7 Open Source alternatives to Shopify in 2026
We compare 7 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Quick comparison
Sorted by featured first, then GitHub stars as a tiebreaker — the same rule we use across the whole site.
| Tool | License | Minimum RAM | Docker | GitHub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medusa 100% FOSSMost popular on GitHub | MIT | ~2GB | ✅ | ★ ~26,000 |
| Bagisto 1-Click Deploy | MIT | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~9,000 |
| WooCommerce 1-Click Deploy | GPL-3.0 | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~9,000 |
| PrestaShop 1-Click Deploy | OSL-3.0 | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~8,000 |
| Sylius | MIT | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~8,000 |
| Shopware Lightest option1-Click Deploy | MIT | ~512MB | ✅ | ★ ~7,000 |
| Vendure 1-Click Deploy | GPL-3.0 | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~6,000 |
Detailed profile of each alternative
Headless ecommerce in Node.js, an alternative to Shopify for developers.
TypeScript ecommerce framework, an alternative to Shopify for devs.
Ecommerce on Laravel, a free alternative to Shopify.
Established online store platform, a European alternative to Shopify.
Symfony ecommerce framework, a flexible alternative to Shopify.
Alternative to Shopify, Magento
Ecommerce with a visual editor and API-first design, an alternative to Shopify/Magento.
Ecommerce on WordPress, a free alternative to Shopify.
How much does Shopify cost, and how much can you save?
Shopify charges a recurring monthly fee. Self-hosting the alternative, you only pay for the server — usually a few dollars a month.
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Build my stackFrequently asked questions
Do I need Docker to self-host a Shopify alternative?
Yes, for all 7: each one has a ready-to-copy docker-compose.yml. You just need Docker installed on your server.
How much RAM do I need at minimum?
The lightest option on this list is Shopware, which runs on as little as 512MB of RAM — enough for a cheap VPS.
Are they all 100% free, or are there paid features like on Shopify?
1 out of 7 are 100% FOSS. The rest are Open-Core: the core is free and self-hostable, but some advanced feature may stay paid — we call it out on each tool's page.