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Self-hosted alternatives to Shopify

The Shopify listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 29 other online store builders in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Shopify is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month, billed yearly ($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 Shopify

  1. WooCommerce

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

    • WooCommerce has a free plan. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • WooCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shopify also covers email campaigns, inventory and shipping labels.
    WooCommerce vs ShopifyWooCommerce pricing and details

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

  3. Shopware

    Open-source commerce platform for B2B and B2C stores

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

  4. Medusa

    Open-source commerce framework for developers

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

  6. Spree Commerce

    Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces

    • Spree Commerce has a free plan. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shopify 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. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shopify 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. nopCommerce

    Free open-source ASP.NET Core shopping cart

    • nopCommerce is free. Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • nopCommerce has a free plan. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shopify lists iOS and Android apps.
    • nopCommerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    nopCommerce 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). Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Vendure has a free plan. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shopify 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. Shopify starts at $29 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • OpenCart has a free plan. Shopify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shopify 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 a self-hosted alternative to Shopify?

Yes. WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopware, Medusa, Saleor, Spree Commerce, Sylius, nopCommerce and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Shopify be self-hosted?

The Shopify listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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 Shopify: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.