Bagisto vs Catalyst Storefront
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bagisto
Laravel-based open-source e-commerce platform
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Catalyst Storefront
Composable storefront starter for BigCommerce-style backends
| Feature | Bagisto | Catalyst Storefront |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify Hydrogen, Vue Storefront |
Why pick each one
Choose Catalyst Storefront if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Catalyst Storefront better?
Neither is universally better. Bagisto has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bagisto and Catalyst Storefront free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Catalyst Storefront under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Catalyst Storefront with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Catalyst Storefront: yes.