Medusa
Headless open-source commerce platform — modular, API-first, built for developers.
MIT-licensed alternative to Shopify. TypeScript commerce modules for products, carts, orders, and fulfillment — self-host or use Medusa Cloud with any storefront.
Bagisto
Open-source Laravel eCommerce — marketplace, B2B, headless, and multi-store ready.
MIT-licensed alternative to Shopify and Magento. Multi-vendor, multi-currency, Vue.js admin, headless API, and Flutter mobile — self-hosted on Laravel.
Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce API — composable, multichannel, built in Python.
BSD-3-Clause alternative to Shopify. High-performance Django backend with PIM, OMS, and Next.js storefront — self-host via saleor-platform or Saleor Cloud.
Alokai
Composable commerce frontend — Nuxt/Next storefronts connected to any backend API.
MIT-licensed Frontend-as-a-Service (formerly Vue Storefront). Unified Data Layer, Storefront UI, and middleware for Magento, Shopify, Shopware, and more.
WooCommerce
Open-source WordPress ecommerce — millions of stores, endless extensions.
GPL-2.0 alternative to Shopify. Products, checkout, payments, and REST API on WordPress — self-host anywhere with the world's largest plugin ecosystem.
Vendure
Plugin-first headless commerce in TypeScript — NestJS, GraphQL, enterprise-ready.
GPL-3.0 alternative to Shopify. Catalog, orders, promotions, and multi-channel APIs with extensible plugins — self-host or Vendure Cloud.
Your Next Store
AI-native Next.js storefront — Stripe-powered, no database required.
MIT-licensed commerce template with typed Commerce Kit SDK. Next.js 16, Shadcn UI, and AGENTS.md for Claude/Cursor — deploy to Vercel or self-host in minutes.
Solidus
Flexible Ruby on Rails e-commerce — full control, zero licensing fees.
BSD-3-Clause fork of Spree for stability and customization. Modular gems (core, backend, API), custom storefronts, and Stripe/PayPal/Braintree integrations.
Shopware
Open headless commerce — Symfony, Vue.js, and 3,100+ extensions.
MIT-licensed alternative to Magento. API-first experience commerce with CMS, rule builder, and a worldwide extension ecosystem — self-host or Shopware Cloud.
Compare BigCommerce alternatives
| Tool | Stars | Forks | License | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medusa | 34.1K | 4.6K | MIT | Yes |
| Bagisto | 26.9K | 3.1K | MIT | Yes |
| Saleor | 22.9K | 6K | BSD-3-Clause | Yes |
| Alokai | 10.9K | 2.1K | MIT | No |
| WooCommerce | 10.3K | 10.7K | GPL-2.0 | Yes |
| Vendure | 8.2K | 1.4K | GPL-3.0 | Yes |
| Your Next Store | 5.4K | 660 | MIT | No |
| Solidus | 5.3K | 1.4K | BSD-3-Clause | Yes |
| Shopware | 3.4K | 1.2K | MIT | Yes |
BigCommerce is a proprietary, hosted ecommerce platform aimed at mid-market and enterprise stores. Like other hosted platforms, it charges recurring subscription fees that scale with sales volume, and store logic beyond the built-in feature set requires paid apps or BigCommerce's own APIs.
Open-source alternatives cover the same range from full storefront platforms to headless commerce APIs. Since BigCommerce is often chosen for B2B and multi-storefront features, check each alternative's support for multi-store setups, B2B pricing tiers, and catalog complexity before migrating.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to BigCommerce?
Yes. Medusa, Bagisto, Saleor, and WooCommerce are all open source and free to self-host beyond your own infrastructure costs.
What's the best open-source alternative to BigCommerce?
Pick Medusa for a headless, developer-first commerce backend. Pick Bagisto if you want built-in B2B and multi-store support, closer to BigCommerce's target market.
Is there a headless open-source alternative to BigCommerce?
Yes. Medusa, Saleor, and Vendure are all headless, API-first commerce platforms that let you build a fully custom storefront instead of using a bundled theme system.
What are the top open-source alternatives to BigCommerce?
Browse all open-source alternatives to BigCommerce above, or explore the full Commerce and Commerce categories for more options.