An open source e-commerce platform is a type of software for creating and managing online stores that has its source code freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute.
These solutions are typically developed and maintained by a community of volunteers and allow users to customize and extend the software's functionality to fit their specific needs.
Some popular examples include WooCommerce, OpenCart, and Joomla. Open source e-commerce platforms often offer greater flexibility and control compared to proprietary solutions, but may require more technical expertise to set up and maintain.