Sylius
Open-source headless ecommerce framework built on PHP and Symfony
- #8 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 8 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
An MIT-licensed headless store framework on PHP and Symfony, with a commercial Sylius Plus edition. It needs developers to build and host the store, so it suits custom projects rather than quick launches.
Best for Developer teams building custom open-source stores
About Sylius
Sylius is a framework for building online stores, with products, orders, payments and promotions implemented as code-level components. The GitHub project describes it as an open-source headless platform on top of PHP, Symfony and API Platform, and the Community Edition is MIT-licensed. The site lists a demo of the open-source version and a commercial edition called Sylius Plus.
It suits development teams that want a custom store with full control of the code and checkout. It is a framework, not a point-and-click builder, so non-developers will need a partner or a hosted platform. Compared with WooCommerce or PrestaShop in this list, Sylius targets custom builds for mid-market and enterprise brands rather than small shops.
Key features
- Headless architecture
- PHP and Symfony
- MIT Community Edition
- Sylius Plus commercial edition
- Self-hosted
Strengths
- MIT-licensed Community Edition
- Headless API for custom storefronts
Limits
- Needs developers to build and host
- Not a point-and-click store builder
Where Sylius ranks
How Sylius compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting | Headless option | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Shopware | 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 |
| #8Sylius | 78.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted | Yes | Sylius plugins on Packagist |
#9 Medusa | 76.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or Medusa Cloud | Yes | Modules |
#10 Saleor | 74.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or Saleor Cloud | Yes | Composable extensions |
The full comparison table for best ecommerce platforms has all 11 products.
Alternatives to Sylius
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- ShopwareOpen-source ecommerce platform for custom online stores with B2B features
Questions about Sylius
- Is Sylius free?
- Sylius can be used without paying: Free MIT-licensed Community Edition; Sylius Plus is commercial. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Sylius open source?
- Yes. Sylius publishes its source code under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does Sylius support?
- Sylius is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is Sylius best for?
- Developer teams building custom open-source stores. In our ranking of ecommerce platforms it is number 8 of 11 with a score of 78.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Sylius?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace.
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