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commercetools alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded commercetools alternative is BigCommerce (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Shopware (2.4 GPA).

commercetools compared with 7 alternatives: Shopware, Saleor, Medusa, BigCommerce, Vendure and 2 more.

commercetools's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
commercetoolsThis toolFree trialTrial onlyWeb
ShopwareFree plan · from €600/moYesWeb
SaleorFree plan · from $1599/moYesWeb
MedusaFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb
BigCommerceFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
VendureFree plan · from €199/moYesWeb
Elastic PathFree trialTrial onlyWeb
Spree CommerceFree planYesWeb

How each one differs from commercetools

  1. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan).
    • Shopware has a free plan, which commercetools lacks.
    • Shopware is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Agencies and developers who want the source code and their own hosting

    Shopware vs commercetoolsShopware pricing and details

  2. Saleor

    Open-source headless commerce with managed Cloud hosting

    • Saleor starts at $1599 per month (Cloud Select, up to $200,000 monthly GMV).
    • Saleor has a free plan, which commercetools lacks.
    • Saleor is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Growing or high-volume merchants that want a custom headless build

    Saleor vs commercetoolsSaleor pricing and details

  3. Medusa

    Open-source commerce framework for developers

    • Medusa starts at $29 per month and up, billed monthly (Cloud Develop).
    • Medusa has a free plan, which commercetools lacks.
    • Medusa is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Developer teams building custom or headless stores in JavaScript

    Medusa vs commercetoolsMedusa pricing and details

  4. BigCommerce

    Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales

    • BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • BigCommerce also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BigCommerce also covers reports and inventory.

    Suits: Stores that want many built-in features without adding paid apps

    BigCommerce vs commercetoolsBigCommerce pricing and details

  5. Vendure

    Open-source B2B commerce framework with paid plans

    • Vendure starts at €199 per month, 12-month term billed monthly, excl. VAT (Starter).
    • Vendure has a free plan, which commercetools lacks.
    • Vendure is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vendure also covers quotes and estimates.

    Suits: Distributors and manufacturers selling to business customers

    Vendure vs commercetoolsVendure pricing and details

  6. Elastic Path

    API-first composable commerce platform for enterprise teams

    • Elastic Path also covers inventory.

    Suits: Engineering teams building a custom storefront on commerce APIs

    Elastic Path vs commercetoolsElastic Path pricing and details

  7. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce has a free plan, which commercetools lacks.
    • Spree Commerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.

    Suits: Development teams that want to own their commerce code and hosting

    Spree Commerce vs commercetoolsSpree Commerce pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in commercetools

  • No prices are published; the pricing page sends buyers to sales and says pricing is order-based rather than based on sales volume.
  • There is no built-in storefront theme editor; a team has to build or buy the front end, and Frontend is a separate product.
  • Premium Support, advanced B2B APIs, checkout, HIPAA compliance and extra regions are listed as add-ons.
  • The 60-day trial covers the core commerce APIs and Merchant Center, but not InStore, Frontend or agentic capabilities.
commercetools pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to commercetools?

The alternatives to commercetools in this directory are Shopware, Saleor, Medusa, BigCommerce, Vendure, Elastic Path and Spree Commerce. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with commercetools.

Is there a free alternative to commercetools?

Yes. Shopware, Saleor, Medusa, Vendure and Spree Commerce have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which commercetools alternatives work on Android?

The commercetools listing does not include an Android app. BigCommerce lists one.

Which commercetools alternatives work on iOS?

The commercetools listing does not include an iOS app. BigCommerce lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to commercetools?

Shopware, Saleor, Medusa, Vendure and Spree Commerce are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

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