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E-Commerce

Online store builders, headless commerce, and e-commerce platforms

2 open source tools·1 proprietary tools

Open Source Alternatives

Free and open source tools in this category.

Medusa

Open source headless commerce engine — Shopify alternative

32.7kMITSelf-hostable

TypeScriptNode.jsReacte-commerceheadless

Saleor

Open source headless commerce platform with GraphQL API

22.8kBSD-3-ClauseSelf-hostable

PythonDjangoGraphQLe-commerceheadless

Proprietary Tools

Commercial software in this category. Click to see open source alternatives.

Shopify

E-commerce platform to build and manage online stores, payments, and shipping

paidfrom $39/mo2 alternatives

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Best Open Source E-Commerce Platforms 2026

Medusa, Saleor, WooCommerce, and Bagisto vs Shopify: compare open source e-commerce platforms on architecture, integrations, and total cost. Updated March 2026.

Mar 8, 2026e-commerceopen-source

Self-Hosting Medusa: E-Commerce Platform 2026

Deploy Medusa on your own VPS with Docker — Stripe payments, storefront, product management, and production tips for self-hosted headless commerce in 2026.

Mar 8, 2026medusae-commerce

Medusa vs Saleor: Headless Commerce 2026

Medusa vs Saleor compared: Node.js REST vs Python GraphQL for open source headless e-commerce. Features, architecture, and when to choose each in 2026.

Mar 8, 2026medusasaleor

Best Open Source Alternatives to Shopify in 2026

Medusa, Saleor, WooCommerce, and PrestaShop: open source Shopify alternatives — build your store without transaction or monthly fees in 2026 Side-by-side.

Mar 8, 2026shopifye-commerce

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