The Shopizer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Shopizer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Shopizer
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among online store builders, read from Shopizer’s own pages.
Made by Shopizer · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Shopizer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Shopizer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 15 of the 80 other online store builders we grade
Shopizer is an open-source set of Java microservices, built on Spring Boot 3, for assembling transactional commerce platforms. Services cover the product catalog, merchants, orders, identity, inventory and dynamic rules, and they can run separately or together. The site presents it as API-first and multi-tenant; the older headless version 3.2.7 is still offered for download.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Shopizer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's backend code for developers, not a storefront builder, and the older headless release is kept separately.
- 1
Best for Java developers building their own commerce services
Shopizer is a set of open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms, free with community support.
- 2
It is free
Shopizer has no paid plan at all. Open source at $0 with community support and basic features.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Microservices architecture
Spring Boot 3 services that can be deployed and scaled independently; the site says it can run locally with Docker and Kind.
- 5
Commerce services
Separate services for product catalog, merchants, order management, identity provider, inventory management and dynamic rules.
- 6
Security framework
Spring Security with role-based access control and support for multiple identity providers.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 15 of 80
That is against the other online store builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
Shopizer is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Shopizer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Shopizer
- Category
- Online Store Builders
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for Java developers building their own commerce services
Shopizer is a set of open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms, free with community support. It's backend code for developers, not a storefront builder, and the older headless release is kept separately.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $0, but you run it yourself on a server or Kubernetes, so it sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Open source with no caps, though you provide the hosting and the front end. |
| Features | D | Catalog, merchant, order, identity, inventory and rules services. It has no storefront, so it's a set of parts rather than a store. |
| Ease of use | D | No rating on record. Running Spring Boot services on Docker or Kubernetes is developer work. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web services only, deployable on AWS, GCP, Azure or Kubernetes. No apps and no integration list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Shopizer is for
- Fits if you have Java developers and want to build your own commerce backend
- Makes sense if you want code you control and don't need a finished store
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a ready-made store, as there's no storefront builder
- Skip it if you need paid support, since only community support is listed
- Too light for non-technical owners: it's a set of backend services
- Watch out: the older headless release, 3.2.7, is kept available separately from the newer microservices
Good to know
Good for
- Java teams building their own commerce back end
- Multi-tenant platforms that need API-first services
Worth knowing
- This is a set of backend services for developers, not a ready-made storefront builder.
- Only community support is listed, and the pricing section has a single free plan.
- The previous headless release, version 3.2.7, is kept available separately from the newer microservices.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Shopizer is free to use.
Open source with no caps, though you provide the hosting and the front end.
Open Source
$0
Community support, basic features and the GitHub community. You host it yourself.
The free plan
Open source at $0 with community support and basic features.
Read from shopizer.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open-source Java microservices for building commerce platforms. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, public API, inventory, online store.
Catalog, merchant, order, identity, inventory and rules services.
- Microservices architecture
- Spring Boot 3 services that can be deployed and scaled independently; the site says it can run locally with Docker and Kind.
- Commerce services
- Separate services for product catalog, merchants, order management, identity provider, inventory management and dynamic rules.
- Security framework
- Spring Security with role-based access control and support for multiple identity providers.
- Cloud-agnostic deployment
- Deployable on AWS, GCP, Azure or any Kubernetes-capable cloud.
- Data storage
- Supports PostgreSQL, JSONB and pgvector.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Shopizer is made by Shopizer.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
15/80
Other online store builders it is graded above
Shopizer's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 15 of the 80 other online store builders we grade, and level with 13.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 55 of 80) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Shopizer has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 81 online store builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Shopizer’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 15 of 80
- BFree plan and trialAbove 55 of 80
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 80
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 80
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 80
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 52 online store builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Shopizer is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Shopizer is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 52 of the 80 other online store builders grade higher.
What you could make
- Inventory: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
- An API that other software can build on.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Shopizer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Medusa, Saleor, Vendure, Spree Commerce and Sylius
The 5 tools Shopizer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Medusa
Free plan · from $29/mo
Open-source commerce framework for developers.
- Shopizer also covers inventory.
- 1.6GPA
Saleor
Free plan · from $1599/mo
Open-source headless commerce with managed Cloud hosting.
- Shopizer also covers inventory.
- 1.8GPA
Vendure
Free plan · from €199/mo
Open-source B2B commerce framework with paid plans.
- Shopizer also covers inventory.
- Vendure also covers quotes and estimates.
- 2.2GPA
Spree Commerce
Free plan
Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces.
- Spree Commerce also covers digital downloads.
- 2.0GPA
Sylius
Free plan
Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores.
- Sylius also covers quotes and estimates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Shopizer free?
Yes. Shopizer is free to use.
How much does Shopizer cost?
Shopizer lists one plan. Open Source: $0.
What platforms does Shopizer work on?
Shopizer is available on Web.
Does Shopizer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Shopizer is listed for Web.
Does Shopizer have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Shopizer is listed for Web.
Is Shopizer open source?
Yes. Shopizer is open source, according to its own site.
Does Shopizer have an API?
Yes. Shopizer offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Shopizer?
Shopizer is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Shopizer?
The closest alternatives to Shopizer in our directory are Medusa, Saleor, Vendure, Spree Commerce and Sylius.
How does Shopizer compare with other online store builders?
Shopizer's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 15 of the 80 other online store builders we grade, and level with 13.
Is Shopizer good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Shopizer C for value for money. Shopizer has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Shopizer?
Shopizer is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Shopizer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Shopizer's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Shopizer. Prices change, so check shopizer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Shopizer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/shopizer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Shopizer’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Shopizer is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Shopizer. Prices and plans change: check shopizer.com before you buy.