EverShop vs Polar
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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EverShop
Modern open-source e-commerce in Node.js
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Polar
Open-source monetization platform for developers
| Feature | EverShop | Polar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 10,171 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad |
Why pick each one
Choose Polar if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or Polar better?
Neither is universally better. EverShop has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EverShop and Polar free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Polar under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and Polar with Docker?
EverShop: yes. Polar: yes.