Bagisto vs Magento Open Source
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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Magento Open Source
Enterprise-grade open-source commerce platform
| Feature | Bagisto | Magento Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 12,164 |
| First released | 2018 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify Plus, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose Magento Open Source if…
- Powerful for large catalogs
- Robust enterprise features
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Magento Open Source better?
Bagisto is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Magento Open Source if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bagisto and Magento Open Source free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Magento Open Source under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Magento Open Source with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Magento Open Source: yes.