Bagisto vs Solidus
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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Solidus
Free open-source Rails commerce platform
| Feature | Bagisto | Solidus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 5,318 |
| First released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Solidus better?
Bagisto is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Solidus if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bagisto and Solidus free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Solidus under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Solidus with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Solidus: yes.