Shopware
Open-source ecommerce platform for custom online stores with B2B features
- #6 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 6 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
An MIT-licensed ecommerce platform with B2B features and headless options, for merchants who want code they can host and extend. Setup usually needs developers, so it is a heavier choice than Ecwid for a small shop.
Best for Merchants and agencies building custom open-source stores
About Shopware
Shopware is an ecommerce platform for building storefronts with customizable design, B2B features and headless commerce options. Its site describes an open-source core, a developer community and an ecosystem of merchants and developers. The main repository is published under the MIT License, and the site lists enterprise B2B features.
It suits merchants and agencies that want open-source code they can host and extend. Because it is a full platform, setup and theme work usually needs developers, and the site's enterprise positioning points to larger merchants. Compared with WooCommerce in this list, Shopware is a standalone platform rather than a WordPress plugin.
Key features
- Open-source core
- B2B features
- Headless commerce
- Custom storefront design
- Developer community
Strengths
- MIT-licensed core
- Built-in B2B features
Limits
- Setup and theming need developers
- Larger platform than a plugin-based store
Where Shopware ranks
How Shopware compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting | Headless option | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Squarespace | 84.0 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | Vendor-hosted | No | Built-in features |
#5 Ecwid | 82.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Vendor-hosted | Yes | App Market of free and paid apps |
| #6Shopware | 80.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted | Yes | Extensive partner and developer ecosystem |
#7 PrestaShop | 79.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or partner-hosted | No | Modules |
#8 Sylius | 78.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted | Yes | Sylius plugins on Packagist |
The full comparison table for best ecommerce platforms has all 11 products.
Alternatives to Shopware
All 10 alternatives
ShopifyAlso runs on iOS, Android.
WooCommerceOpen-source ecommerce plugin for WordPress sites
BigCommerceHosted ecommerce platform for B2B, multi-storefront and headless stores- SquarespaceAlso runs on iOS, Android.
- EcwidOnline store builder that adds a shopping cart to any website
- PrestaShopOpen-source ecommerce software for self-hosted online shops
Questions about Shopware
- Is Shopware free?
- Shopware can be used without paying: Free to download and self-host under MIT. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Shopware open source?
- Yes. Shopware publishes its source code under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does Shopware support?
- Shopware is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is Shopware best for?
- Merchants and agencies building custom open-source stores. In our ranking of ecommerce platforms it is number 6 of 11 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Shopware?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace.
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