Bagisto vs Polar
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Bagisto
Laravel-based open-source e-commerce platform
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Polar
Open-source monetization platform for developers
| Feature | Bagisto | Polar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 10,171 |
| First released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad |
Why pick each one
Choose Polar if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Polar 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 Polar free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Polar under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Polar with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Polar: yes.