Advantages of OpenMage over Magento 1

OpenMage is a fork of Magento 1, developed after Magento officially stopped supporting Magento 1 in June 2020. OpenMage LTS (Long Term Support) is a community-driven project that aims to extend the life of Magento 1 through updates, patches and support.

There are several advantages to working with OpenMage LTS over Magento 1:

1. Active community: OpenMage LTS is maintained by an active community of more than 150 contributors. This means regular updates and fixes are released to keep the software up-to-date and secure.
2. Regular releases: Unlike Magento 1, where official support has stopped, OpenMage LTS still releases new releases regularly. This ensures that the software is continuously improved and updated with the latest developments.
3. No subscription fees: With OpenMage LTS, there are no subscription fees associated with using the software. This can provide significant savings compared to paying for a subscription to Mage-ONE for Magento 1 support.
4. Integrated maintenance: OpenMage LTS is maintained as a single entity, meaning updates and patches are released as a whole rather than as separate patches. This can simplify the maintenance process and reduce the potential for conflicts.
5. Future-proof: Since OpenMage LTS is maintained by an active community and updated regularly, it is considered a more future-proof option than sticking with Magento 1, for which no further official updates are released.

In short, OpenMage LTS offers an alternative solution for Magento 1 users who want to extend the life of their web shops and continue to benefit from support and updates after the end of official support for Magento 1. Without the costs and limitations of a subscription to MageONE.

Ask Vicus for advice if you are considering converting your Magento1 system to OpenMage.