Saleor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Saleor alternative for most people
MedusaOpen-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.
Best Saleor alternative for a free option
VendureTypeScript and GraphQL headless framework with strong B2B features.
Best Saleor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Commerce LayerAPI-first SaaS commerce with a free developer plan.
Best Saleor alternative for open source
MedusaOpen-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.
Best Saleor alternative for self-hosting
MedusaOpen-source TypeScript commerce framework with cheaper managed hosting.
Best Saleor alternative for iPhone and Android
ShopifyShopify's Storefront API and Hydrogen for headless with hosted backend.
Best Saleor alternative for working in the browser
commercetoolsEnterprise 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.