The Spree Commerce Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Spree Commerce 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.
Spree Commerce
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among online store builders, read from Spree Commerce’s own pages.
Made by Spree Commerce · checked Nov 12, 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 Spree Commerce’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Spree Commerce’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 9 of the 26 other online store builders we grade
Spree Commerce is an open-source ecommerce platform that you host yourself, with a REST API, a TypeScript SDK and a Next.js storefront. It covers B2B wholesale, multi-vendor marketplaces, multi-store and multi-region selling. A paid Enterprise Edition adds support services.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Spree Commerce, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It needs self-hosting, upgrades and coding.
- 1
Best for an open-source store you host and code yourself
You host and maintain it, there is no drag-and-drop builder, and its Enterprise Edition has no published price.
- 2
There is a free plan
The open-source edition is free to download and host yourself, with no platform fees; hosting and development are your own cost.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Store and Admin REST APIs
A REST API and TypeScript SDK cover the store and the admin, so any frontend or mobile app can sit on top. A Next.js storefront is included.
- 5
B2B and wholesale pricing
Price lists, volume tiers and per-customer rates, plus buyer organizations, purchase approvals and net payment terms.
- 6
Multi-vendor marketplaces
Vendors manage their own products while the operator controls payouts, commissions and quality.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 9 of 26
That is against the other online store builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Spree Commerce you would be making checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Spree Commerce at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Spree Commerce
- Category
- Online Store Builders
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for an open-source store you host and code yourself
Spree is an open-source commerce framework with B2B, multi-vendor and multi-store features and no platform fees. You host and maintain it, there is no drag-and-drop builder, and its Enterprise Edition has no published price.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The open-source edition is free, but needs a server and developers, so it is a C. The Enterprise Edition price is not published. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free to download and host yourself with no platform fees. The cost is hosting and development time, and the page offers a free sandbox. |
| Features | C | Store and Admin APIs, B2B pricing, multi-vendor marketplaces and multi-store. The storefront is a Next.js app edited in code, with no builder for non-technical sellers. |
| Ease of use | D | No rating on record. It needs self-hosting, upgrades and coding. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, but with REST APIs and connections to Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Klaviyo and Mailchimp. |
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 Spree Commerce is for
- Fits if you have developers and want a store that can run a marketplace or B2B portal
- Works for teams that want API-first commerce with no platform fees
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you have no developer, as the storefront is customised in code
- Skip it if you do not want to run servers and upgrades yourself
- Watch out: the Enterprise Edition has no published price, and support and long-term support are sold through sales
- Too light for a non-technical seller, since there is no drag-and-drop store builder
Good to know
Good for
- Development teams that want to own their commerce code and hosting
- B2B sellers and wholesalers needing price lists and buyer accounts
- Marketplace operators running many vendors in one store
Worth knowing
- You host and maintain it yourself, so servers, upgrades and developer time are your cost.
- The Enterprise Edition has no published price; support, SLAs and long-term support are sold through sales.
- There is no built-in drag-and-drop store builder for non-technical sellers; the storefront is a Next.js app you customize in code.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
2
plans to choose from
Spree Commerce has a free plan.
The open-source edition is free, but needs a server and developers, so it is a C.
Open source
$0
The BSD-licensed platform, self-hosted on Docker, AWS, GCP, Azure or your own servers. The site lists no platform fees.
Enterprise Edition
Custom
Adds SLA response times, a success manager, long-term support, priority fixes and security features. No price is published; sold through sales.
The free plan
The open-source edition is free to download and host yourself, with no platform fees; hosting and development are your own cost.
Read from spreecommerce.org on Nov 12, 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 headless commerce for B2B and marketplaces. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, public API, inventory, online store, digital downloads.
The storefront is a Next.js app edited in code, with no builder for non-technical sellers.
- Store and Admin REST APIs
- A REST API and TypeScript SDK cover the store and the admin, so any frontend or mobile app can sit on top. A Next.js storefront is included.
- B2B and wholesale pricing
- Price lists, volume tiers and per-customer rates, plus buyer organizations, purchase approvals and net payment terms.
- Multi-vendor marketplaces
- Vendors manage their own products while the operator controls payouts, commissions and quality.
- Multi-store and multi-region
- Run several storefronts from one admin with shared inventory, with currencies, languages, taxes and shipping set per market.
- Physical and digital products
- Variants, metafields and nested categories for physical goods, alongside downloads, license keys and subscription products.
- Payments, shipping and marketing integrations
- The integrations page lists Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Shippo, USPS, Klaviyo, Mailchimp and ElasticSearch, among others.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Braintree
- Klaviyo
- Mailchimp
- Shippo
- USPS
- ElasticSearch
Spree Commerce is made by Spree Commerce.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
9/26
Other online store builders it is graded above
Spree Commerce's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 26 other online store builders we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 14 of 26) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 27 online store builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Spree Commerce’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 26
- BFree plan and trialAbove 14 of 26
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 26
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 26
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 26
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
To replace Spree Commerce you would be making checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Spree Commerce is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could make
- Inventory and digital downloads: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
- It plugs into other products, Stripe, PayPal and Braintree among them, and has an API.
What this rests on. Spree Commerce’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, Sylius and commercetools
The 5 tools Spree Commerce 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.
- Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.
- 1.6GPA
Saleor
Free plan · from $1599/mo
Open-source headless commerce with managed Cloud hosting.
- Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.
- 1.8GPA
Vendure
Free plan · from €199/mo
Open-source B2B commerce framework with paid plans.
- Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.
- Vendure also covers quotes and estimates.
- 2.0GPA
Sylius
Free plan
Open-source Symfony ecommerce framework for custom stores.
- Spree Commerce also covers digital downloads.
- Sylius also covers quotes and estimates.
- 2.0GPA
commercetools
Free trial
API-first headless commerce platform for large retailers.
- Spree Commerce has a free plan. commercetools does not, though it has a free trial.
- Spree Commerce is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Spree Commerce also covers inventory and digital downloads.
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 Spree Commerce free?
Spree Commerce has a free plan. The open-source edition is free to download and host yourself, with no platform fees; hosting and development are your own cost.
How much does Spree Commerce cost?
Spree Commerce lists 2 plans. Open source: $0.
What platforms does Spree Commerce work on?
Spree Commerce is available on Web.
Does Spree Commerce have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Spree Commerce is listed for Web.
Does Spree Commerce have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Spree Commerce is listed for Web.
Is Spree Commerce open source?
Yes. Spree Commerce is open source, according to its own site.
Does Spree Commerce have an API?
Yes. Spree Commerce offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Spree Commerce integrate with?
Spree Commerce's listing names Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Shippo, USPS and ElasticSearch.
Who makes Spree Commerce?
Spree Commerce is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Spree Commerce?
The closest alternatives to Spree Commerce in our directory are Medusa, Saleor, Vendure, Sylius and commercetools.
How does Spree Commerce compare with other online store builders?
Spree Commerce's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 26 other online store builders we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of Spree Commerce?
To replace Spree Commerce you would be making checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Spree Commerce’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Spree Commerce's own pages on 12 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 Spree Commerce. Prices change, so check spreecommerce.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Spree Commerce, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/spree-commerce
- 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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Prices and grades as they are today
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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 Spree Commerce’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. Spree Commerce is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Spree Commerce. Prices and plans change: check spreecommerce.org before you buy.