Bagisto vs Vendure
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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Vendure
Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
| Feature | Bagisto | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,951 | ★ 8,302 |
| First released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Choose Vendure if…
- Strong TypeScript developer experience
- Well-documented plugin system
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Vendure 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 Vendure free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Vendure under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Vendure with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Vendure: yes.