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Open-source alternatives to BigCommerce

BigCommerce is not described as open source on its own site. 10 of the 29 other online store builders in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

BigCommerce is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from BigCommerce

  1. WooCommerce

    Free, open-source store plugin for WordPress that you host yourself

    • WooCommerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports and inventory.
    WooCommerce vs BigCommerceWooCommerce pricing and details

  2. Medusa

    Open-source commerce framework for developers

    • Medusa starts at $29 per month and up, billed monthly (Cloud Develop). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Medusa has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Medusa is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Medusa vs BigCommerceMedusa pricing and details

  3. nopCommerce

    Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart

    • nopCommerce is free. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • nopCommerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • nopCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    nopCommerce vs BigCommercenopCommerce pricing and details

  4. PrestaShop

    Open-source ecommerce software, free to self-host or sold hosted

    • PrestaShop starts at €24 per month excl. VAT, billed annually (Hosted; €29 billed monthly). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • PrestaShop has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • PrestaShop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    PrestaShop vs BigCommercePrestaShop pricing and details

  5. Saleor

    Open-source headless commerce with managed Cloud hosting

    • Saleor starts at $1599 per month (Cloud Select, up to $200,000 monthly GMV). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Saleor has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Saleor is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Saleor vs BigCommerceSaleor pricing and details

  6. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Spree Commerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Spree Commerce also covers digital downloads.
    Spree Commerce pricing and details

  7. Sylius

    Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores

    • Sylius has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sylius is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sylius also covers quotes and estimates.
    Sylius pricing and details

  8. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Shopware has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Shopware is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Shopware pricing and details

  9. Vendure

    Open-source B2B commerce framework with paid plans

    • Vendure starts at €199 per month, 12-month term billed monthly, excl. VAT (Starter). BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Vendure has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Vendure is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vendure pricing and details

  10. OpenCart

    Free open-source shopping cart you host yourself

    • OpenCart is free. BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • OpenCart has a free plan. BigCommerce does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BigCommerce lists iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenCart is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    OpenCart pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to BigCommerce?

Yes. WooCommerce, Medusa, nopCommerce, PrestaShop, Saleor, Spree Commerce, Sylius, Shopware and 2 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is BigCommerce open source?

BigCommerce is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to BigCommerce: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.