Vendure alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Vendure: GPLv3 core; commercial licence needed for some uses, and requires developers for storefront and setup. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vendure, 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 Vendure alternative for most people
MedusaMIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting.
Best Vendure alternative for a free option
SaleorGraphQL headless platform in Python with a managed cloud.
Best Vendure alternative for open source
SyliusOpen-source headless framework for PHP and Symfony teams.
Best Vendure alternative for self-hosting
MedusaMIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting.
Best Vendure alternative for iPhone and Android
BigCommerceHosted platform with B2B features and no backend to run.
Best Vendure alternative for working in the browser
commercetoolsEnterprise SaaS composable commerce with strong B2B.
Vendure alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Vendure?
Medusa ranks first right now. MIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting. Saleor and Sylius follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Vendure?
Yes. Medusa (open source), Saleor (open source) and Sylius (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Vendure?
Yes: Medusa, Saleor and Sylius. Medusa, Saleor and Sylius can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Vendure?
The complaints we hear most: GPLv3 core; commercial licence needed for some uses; requires developers for storefront and setup; paid plans are expensive for small shops.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Vendure, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.