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Saleor alternatives

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

Saleor compared with 9 alternatives: Medusa, Vendure, commercetools, Shopware, BigCommerce and 4 more.

Saleor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1599 per month (Cloud Select, up to $200,000 monthly GMV). 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 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
SaleorThis toolFree plan · from $1599/moYesWeb
MedusaFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb
VendureFree plan · from €199/moYesWeb
commercetoolsFree trialTrial onlyWeb
ShopwareFree plan · from €600/moYesWeb
BigCommerceFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Elastic PathFree trialTrial onlyWeb
Spree CommerceFree planYesWeb
SwellFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb
SyliusFree planYesWeb

Price against what you get

Saleor starts at $1,599 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Shopware, BigCommerce and Swell.

Medusa and Vendure start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSaleorMedusaVendureShopwareBigCommerceSwell

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of online store builders, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Saleor

  1. Medusa

    Open-source commerce framework for developers

    • Medusa starts at $29 per month and up, billed monthly (Cloud Develop).

    Suits: Developer teams building custom or headless stores in JavaScript

    Medusa vs SaleorMedusa pricing and details

  2. Vendure

    Open-source B2B commerce framework with paid plans

    • Vendure starts at €199 per month, 12-month term billed monthly, excl. VAT (Starter).
    • Vendure also covers quotes and estimates.

    Suits: Distributors and manufacturers selling to business customers

    Vendure vs SaleorVendure pricing and details

  3. commercetools

    API-first headless commerce platform for large retailers

    • commercetools has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Saleor.

    Suits: Enterprises replatforming a large multi-market commerce stack

    commercetools vs Saleorcommercetools pricing and details

  4. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

    • Shopware starts at €600 per month, excl. VAT (Rise plan).

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

    Shopware vs SaleorShopware pricing and details

  5. BigCommerce

    Hosted ecommerce platform with plans set by yearly sales

    • BigCommerce starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • BigCommerce has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Saleor.
    • 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 SaleorBigCommerce pricing and details

  6. Elastic Path

    API-first composable commerce platform for enterprise teams

    • Elastic Path has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Saleor.
    • Elastic Path also covers inventory.

    Suits: Engineering teams building a custom storefront on commerce APIs

    Elastic Path vs SaleorElastic Path pricing and details

  7. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.

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

    Spree Commerce vs SaleorSpree Commerce pricing and details

  8. Swell

    Headless-ready store platform for subscriptions and B2B

    • Swell starts at $29 per month, billed yearly.
    • Swell has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Saleor.
    • Swell also covers inventory and digital downloads.

    Suits: Subscription and replenishment brands that need recurring billing natively

    Swell vs SaleorSwell pricing and details

  9. Sylius

    Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores

    • Sylius also covers inventory and quotes and estimates.

    Suits: Symfony teams building a bespoke B2C or B2B storefront

    Sylius vs SaleorSylius pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Saleor

  • Cloud pricing is tied to monthly GMV, and orders above the plan's limit add a percentage fee (0.8% on Select, 0.4% on Volume).
  • The free Sandboxes plan is for non-commercial use only.
  • Optional add-ons: the Accelerator Plan costs $6,000 and Forward Deployed Engineering $12,000, credited back over 12 months after go-live.
  • Saleor Engine is labeled beta, and the Essential Apps run only on Saleor Cloud.
Saleor pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Saleor?

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

Is there a free alternative to Saleor?

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

Which Saleor alternatives work on Android?

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

Which Saleor alternatives work on iOS?

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

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.