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Vendure alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Medusa logoMedusaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Saleor logoSaleorOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Sylius logoSyliusOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
  1. Medusa logo

    1. MedusaTop pick

    Best for: JavaScript teams building custom commerce, B2B or marketplace backends

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vendure

    MIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting.

    Pros

    • Fully customisable TypeScript modules
    • Free to self-host; cloud charges no GMV fee
    • Admin dashboard and Next.js starter included

    Cons

    • Needs developers for storefront and integrations
    • Younger ecosystem than established platforms
    • No theme marketplace for quick launches
    Visit Medusa 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 Medusa a good Vendure alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Cloud Develop plan
    From $29/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medusajs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud Launch plan
    From $99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medusajs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GMV fees
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medusajs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medusajs.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Saleor logo

    2. Saleor

    Best for: Engineering teams building custom headless storefronts with GraphQL

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vendure

    GraphQL headless platform in Python with a managed cloud.

    Pros

    • Clean GraphQL API and extensible app model
    • BSD-licensed and self-hostable
    • Multi-channel and multi-currency built in

    Cons

    • Requires developers to build the storefront
    • Managed cloud plans are expensive for small shops
    • Smaller plugin ecosystem than monolithic platforms
    Visit Saleor 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 Saleor a good Vendure alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud sandbox
    Free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026saleor.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud Select plan
    $1,599/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026saleor.io(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    GraphQL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026saleor.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Sylius logo

    3. Sylius

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vendure

    Open-source headless framework for PHP and Symfony teams.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Sylius a good Vendure 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)

The best Vendure alternative for…

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

Medusa logo

Best Vendure alternative for most people

Medusa

MIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting.

Saleor logo

Best Vendure alternative for a free option

Saleor

GraphQL headless platform in Python with a managed cloud.

Sylius logo

Best Vendure alternative for open source

Sylius

Open-source headless framework for PHP and Symfony teams.

Medusa logo

Best Vendure alternative for self-hosting

Medusa

MIT-style open-source TypeScript framework with cheaper cloud hosting.

BigCommerce logo

Best Vendure alternative for iPhone and Android

BigCommerce

Hosted platform with B2B features and no backend to run.

commercetools logo

Best Vendure alternative for working in the browser

commercetools

Enterprise 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.