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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	BigCommerce	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	55.3

1. BigCommerceTop pick
Best for: Growing and B2B merchants who want rich built-in features and gateway choice
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Vendure
Hosted platform with B2B features and no backend to run.
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 ×0.363
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 BigCommerce a good Vendure 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)

The best Vendure alternative for…

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

Best Vendure alternative for most people

Medusa

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

Best Vendure alternative for a free option

Saleor

GraphQL headless platform in Python with a managed cloud.

Best Vendure alternative for open source

Sylius

Open-source headless framework for PHP and Symfony teams.

Best Vendure alternative for self-hosting

Medusa

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

Best Vendure alternative for iPhone and Android

BigCommerce

Hosted platform with B2B features and no backend to run.

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.