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Saleor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Saleor: requires developers to build the storefront, and managed cloud plans are expensive for small shops. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Saleor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Medusa currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Shopify logoShopifyPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. Shopify logo

    1. ShopifyTop pick

    Best for: Most merchants who want a reliable hosted store that can grow from first sale to enterprise

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Saleor

    Shopify's Storefront API and Hydrogen for headless with hosted backend.

    Pros

    • Fast, trusted checkout with Shop Pay
    • Largest ecommerce app and theme ecosystem
    • Built-in POS and multichannel selling

    Cons

    • Apps and plan upgrades push monthly costs up
    • Extra fees when using third-party payment gateways
    • Deep checkout customisation reserved for higher plans
    Visit Shopify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Shopify a good Saleor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    3 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    App Store
    21,000+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Themes
    200+ pre-built
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US ecommerce share
    About 10% of US ecommerce sales
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Saleor alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Medusa logo

Best Saleor alternative for most people

Medusa

Open-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.

Vendure logo

Best Saleor alternative for a free option

Vendure

TypeScript and GraphQL headless framework with strong B2B features.

Commerce Layer logo

Best Saleor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Commerce Layer

API-first SaaS commerce with a free developer plan.

Medusa logo

Best Saleor alternative for open source

Medusa

Open-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.

Medusa logo

Best Saleor alternative for self-hosting

Medusa

Open-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.

Shopify logo

Best Saleor alternative for iPhone and Android

Shopify

Shopify's Storefront API and Hydrogen for headless with hosted backend.

commercetools logo

Best Saleor alternative for working in the browser

commercetools

Enterprise SaaS composable commerce with global support.

Saleor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Saleor?

Medusa ranks first right now. Open-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting. Vendure and commercetools follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Saleor?

Yes. Medusa (open source), Vendure (open source) and Commerce Layer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Saleor?

Yes: Medusa and Vendure. Medusa and Vendure can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Saleor?

The complaints we hear most: requires developers to build the storefront; managed cloud plans are expensive for small shops; smaller plugin ecosystem than monolithic platforms.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Saleor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.