Bagisto vs Alokai
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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Alokai
Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
| Feature | Bagisto | Alokai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| 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 | ★ 10,937 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bagisto or Alokai 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 Alokai free and open-source?
Yes. Bagisto is licensed under MIT and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bagisto and Alokai with Docker?
Bagisto: yes. Alokai: yes.