Closest to WooCommerce
Shopware is an MIT commerce platform with headless and API-first options, no-code automation, and a CMS, covering B2B and B2C. Bagisto is Laravel-based with a built-in multi-vendor marketplace.
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7 open-source alternatives
7 Best Open Source WooCommerce Alternatives in 2026
Looking for an open source WooCommerce alternative? We compared 7 open source ecommerce platforms by license, architecture, and maintenance. Most are headless and developer-oriented, so they replace WordPress as well as WooCommerce.
Written by Maxime DERAME
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Best WooCommerce alternatives at a glance
| Alternative | Best for | License |
|---|---|---|
| Medusa | Modular TypeScript commerce | MIT + proprietary Enterprise Edition files |
| Bagisto | Laravel commerce with multi-vendor | MIT |
| Saleor | GraphQL-first headless platform | BSD-3-Clause |
| Spree Commerce | REST API platform with B2B features | BSD-3-Clause + Enterprise Edition |
| Vendure | Node.js commerce framework | GPL-3.0 or commercial license |
| Your Next Store | Stripe-powered Next.js store (hosted) | MIT |
| Shopware | Full platform with headless options | MIT |
How we chose these WooCommerce alternatives
We looked for open-source tools that run online stores like WooCommerce: catalog, cart, checkout, and orders. We verified each project's license, recent activity, stars, and self-hosting in its repository. See our methodology for the full criteria.
Headless platforms
Medusa is a modular TypeScript commerce platform, Saleor is a GraphQL-first headless platform, Spree offers a REST API and Next.js storefront, and Vendure is a Node.js and TypeScript framework with a plugin system.
Hosted-style option
Your Next Store is a fast Next.js and Stripe storefront with a store builder, but it is positioned as a hosted service, so self-hosting details are unclear.
Important: licenses
Vendure is dual licensed: GPL-3.0 as the Community Edition, or a commercial license. Spree's Enterprise Edition adds features such as dedicated support and advanced security. Saleor and Spree's core are BSD-3-Clause.
License details
Medusa, Bagisto, Shopware, and Your Next Store are MIT. Saleor and Spree are BSD-3-Clause. Vendure is GPL-3.0 or commercial.
Maintenance status
All seven had commits within days of this update.
Why look for a WooCommerce alternative?
WooCommerce depends on WordPress and a large set of plugins, which brings maintenance and performance work. Alternatives offer standalone commerce engines with APIs, but most require developers to build the storefront and lack WordPress's plugin marketplace.
medusajs.com
Medusa is a headless, API-first commerce platform written in TypeScript, with modules for products, carts, orders, and fulfillment, a plugin ecosystem, and any storefront you choose, self-hosted or on Medusa Cloud. The repository is MIT, except for Enterprise Edition materials that are proprietary and need a commercial agreement.
36.8K5.4KMIT + proprietary Enterprise Edition filesSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free and open source (MIT), self-hosted; Medusa Cloud offers paid managed hosting.
- Most active community of the group (34K+ stars)
- Modular architecture — use only the commerce modules you need
- Developer-focused, with no ready-made storefront theme
- Some Enterprise Edition materials need a commercial license
bagisto.com
MIT-licensed alternative to Shopify and Magento. Multi-vendor, multi-currency, Vue.js admin, headless API, and Flutter mobile — self-hosted on Laravel.
28.3K3.3KMITSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free and open source (MIT), self-hosted.
- Built-in multi-vendor and B2B support
- Familiar Laravel/Vue.js stack for PHP teams
- Smaller plugin ecosystem than Shopify or WooCommerce
- Performance tuning needed at scale
saleor.io
BSD-3-Clause alternative to Shopify. High-performance Django backend with PIM, OMS, and Next.js storefront — self-host via saleor-platform or Saleor Cloud.
23.5K6.2KBSD-3-ClauseSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free and open source (BSD-3-Clause); Saleor Cloud offers paid managed hosting.
- Modern GraphQL API, good for headless/composable setups
- High-performance Django backend
- Requires separate storefront setup (Next.js)
- Steeper learning curve for non-Python teams
spreecommerce.org
Spree is a BSD-3-Clause open-source commerce platform built on Ruby on Rails, with a complete REST API, TypeScript SDKs, a React admin dashboard, and a production-ready Next.js storefront, supporting B2B, marketplaces, and multi-vendor stores. Some features, such as multi-tenant SaaS, require the paid Enterprise Edition.
15.8K5.3KBSD-3-Clause + Enterprise EditionSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free and open source; the Enterprise Edition and hosted options are paid.
- Complete REST API, TypeScript SDKs, and a Next.js storefront
- B2B, multi-vendor, and marketplace support
- Mature project with a BSD-3-Clause license
- Ruby on Rails stack
- Some features such as multi-tenant SaaS need the Enterprise Edition
vendure.io
Vendure is a headless, API-first commerce framework for Node.js and TypeScript with a plugin system, a built-in admin UI, and support for complex catalogs and variants. It is dual licensed: GPL-3.0 as the Community Edition, or a commercial license for use without GPL obligations.
8.5K1.5KGPL-3.0 or commercial licenseSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free under GPL-3.0; commercial license is paid.
- Plugin system and admin UI
- Handles complex catalogs
- TypeScript throughout
- GPL-3.0 obligations unless you buy a license
- You build the storefront yourself
demo.yournextstore.com
MIT-licensed commerce template with a typed Commerce Kit SDK. Next.js 16, Shadcn UI, and AGENTS.md for Claude/Cursor — deploy to Vercel or self-host in minutes.
5.5K674MIT
Pricing: Free and open source (MIT); Stripe handles payments and takes its own processing fee.
- No database required — fastest path to a live store
- Modern Next.js/Shadcn UI stack, AI-assistant-friendly
- A template, not a full commerce backend
- Fewer built-in features than a dedicated commerce platform
shopware.com
MIT-licensed alternative to Magento. API-first experience commerce with CMS, rule builder, and a worldwide extension ecosystem — self-host or Shopware Cloud.
3.5K1.2KMITSelf-hosted
Pricing: Free and open source (MIT) Community Edition; paid Shopware Cloud/Enterprise tiers exist.
- 3,100+ extensions, mature European ecommerce ecosystem
- API-first with a built-in CMS
- Enterprise features require a paid tier
- Symfony/Vue stack has a learning curve for newcomers
Compare WooCommerce alternatives
| Alternative | Type | License | Self-hosted | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medusa | Headless commerce | MIT | Yes | Node.js teams |
| Bagisto | Commerce platform | MIT | Yes | Marketplaces |
| Saleor | Headless commerce | BSD-3-Clause | Yes | Multi-channel stores |
| Spree Commerce | Headless commerce | BSD-3-Clause + Enterprise Edition | Yes | B2B and marketplaces |
| Vendure | Headless commerce | GPL-3.0 or commercial | Yes | Complex catalogs |
| Your Next Store | Storefront | MIT | Unclear | Quick launches |
| Shopware | Commerce platform | MIT | Yes | Closest replacement |
Which one should you choose?
Want a full platform with a CMS
Shopware offers headless and API-first options with a CMS and B2B and B2C support.
Want a modular TypeScript engine
Medusa is MIT with multi-region selling and order and inventory management.
Want a multi-vendor marketplace
Bagisto includes a built-in multi-vendor marketplace on Laravel.
Want a GraphQL-first API
Saleor has multi-channel, multi-language, and multi-currency support.