EverShop vs Saleor
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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Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce platform
| Feature | EverShop | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,213 | ★ 23,190 |
| First released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EverShop or Saleor better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor 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 Saleor free and open-source?
Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Saleor under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EverShop and Saleor with Docker?
EverShop: yes. Saleor: yes.