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Shopware alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Shopware: needs developers or an agency to run well, and smaller ecosystem outside Europe. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Shopware, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Adobe Commerce (Magento) currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Adobe Commerce (Magento) logoAdobe Commerce (Magento)PaidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 566.5
2Sylius logoSyliusOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3PrestaShop logoPrestaShopOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.6
4BigCommerce logoBigCommercePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
5Shopify logoShopifyPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. Adobe Commerce (Magento) logo

    1. Adobe Commerce (Magento)Top pick

    Best for: Larger retailers and B2B sellers with developers who need deep customisation

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Shopware

    Larger ecosystem for complex enterprise builds.

    Pros

    • Extremely customisable catalogue, pricing and multi-store setup
    • Free open-source edition available
    • Large ecosystem of extensions and agencies

    Cons

    • Needs specialist developers and demanding hosting
    • Upgrades are major projects
    • Adobe Commerce licences are expensive and quote-based
    Visit Adobe Commerce (Magento) Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Adobe Commerce (Magento) a good Shopware alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open-source licence
    OSL-3.0 (Magento Open Source)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source edition
    Magento Open Source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Server stack
    PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, OpenSearch and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    APIs
    GraphQL and REST
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developer.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    On-premises install supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sylius logo

    2. Sylius

    Best for: Symfony agencies and developers building custom mid-market commerce

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Shopware

    Open-source Symfony framework for fully custom headless stores.

    Pros

    • Clean, well-tested Symfony architecture
    • MIT-licensed and free to self-host
    • Headless APIs for custom frontends

    Cons

    • No hosted service or point-and-click setup
    • Smaller plugin ecosystem than Magento
    • Enterprise features need paid Sylius Plus
    Visit Sylius Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Sylius a good Shopware alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built on
    Symfony
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.sylius.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contributors
    700+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sylius.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Installation
    Docker supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.sylius.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. PrestaShop logo

    3. PrestaShop

    Best for: Small and mid-size European merchants who want an open-source store they control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Shopware

    Simpler open-source PHP cart for smaller shops.

    Pros

    • Free download with full control over code and data
    • Strong multi-language and multi-currency support
    • Large module and theme marketplace

    Cons

    • Many important modules cost extra
    • Major upgrades can break modules
    • Needs PHP hosting and some technical skill
    Visit PrestaShop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 PrestaShop a good Shopware alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free download
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prestashop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted edition
    €24/month excl. VAT, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prestashop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prestashop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. BigCommerce logo

    4. BigCommerce

    Best for: Growing and B2B merchants who want rich built-in features and gateway choice

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Shopware

    Hosted platform with B2B features and no servers.

    Pros

    • Many features built in, fewer paid apps needed
    • No extra fee for third-party payment gateways
    • Strong B2B and headless capabilities

    Cons

    • Plans auto-upgrade as annual sales grow
    • Smaller theme and app ecosystem than Shopify
    • Admin can feel complex for small shops
    Visit BigCommerce Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 BigCommerce a good Shopware alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    15 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core plan
    $29/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $79/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sales-based plans
    Auto-upgrade above thresholds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Shopify logo

    5. Shopify

    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 Shopware

    Hosted platform with the largest app ecosystem.

    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 Shopware 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 Shopware alternative for…

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

Adobe Commerce (Magento) logo

Best Shopware alternative for most people

Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Larger ecosystem for complex enterprise builds.

Sylius logo

Best Shopware alternative for a free option

Sylius

Open-source Symfony framework for fully custom headless stores.

PrestaShop logo

Best Shopware alternative for open source

PrestaShop

Simpler open-source PHP cart for smaller shops.

Adobe Commerce (Magento) logo

Best Shopware alternative for self-hosting

Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Larger ecosystem for complex enterprise builds.

BigCommerce logo

Best Shopware alternative for iPhone and Android

BigCommerce

Hosted platform with B2B features and no servers.

Shopify logo

Best Shopware alternative for working in the browser

Shopify

Hosted platform with the largest app ecosystem.

Shopware alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Shopware?

Adobe Commerce (Magento) ranks first right now. Larger ecosystem for complex enterprise builds. Sylius and PrestaShop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Shopware?

Yes. Sylius (open source) and PrestaShop (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Shopware?

Yes: Sylius and PrestaShop. Sylius and PrestaShop can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Shopware?

The complaints we hear most: needs developers or an agency to run well; smaller ecosystem outside Europe; advanced B2B features require paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

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