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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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SaleorOpen Source

Open source headless commerce platform with GraphQL API

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ShopifySaaS

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

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Overview

SaleorShopify
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryE-CommerceE-Commerce
PricingFree (self-hosted)$39/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseProprietary

GitHub Metrics

SaleorShopify
Stars22.8k--
Forks6k--
Contributors258--
Open Issues240--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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