Django Oscar vs Shopware
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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Django Oscar
Domain-driven e-commerce framework for Django
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Shopware
Flexible open-source commerce for growing brands
| Feature | Django Oscar | Shopware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,616 | ★ 3,400 |
| First released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Django Oscar or Shopware better?
Neither is universally better. Django Oscar has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Django Oscar and Shopware free and open-source?
Yes. Django Oscar is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Shopware under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Django Oscar and Shopware with Docker?
Django Oscar: check the project docs for container support. Shopware: yes.