EverShop vs Reaction Commerce
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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Reaction Commerce
Headless GraphQL commerce microservices platform
| Feature | EverShop | Reaction Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 12,400 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or Reaction Commerce better?
Neither is universally better. Reaction Commerce has the larger community, while EverShop is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EverShop and Reaction Commerce free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Reaction Commerce under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and Reaction Commerce with Docker?
EverShop: yes. Reaction Commerce: yes.