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EverShop vs Solidus

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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EV EverShop Modern open-source e-commerce in Node.js VS SO Solidus Free open-source Rails commerce platform
FeatureEverShopSolidus
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score93 · Excellent90 · Excellent
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseGPL-3.0BSD-3-Clause
LanguageTypeScriptRuby
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 10,490★ 5,333
First released20222015
ReplacesShopify, WooCommerceShopify, Magento

What are EverShop and Solidus?

EverShop

EverShop is an open-source e-commerce platform built with Node.js, React, and GraphQL. It offers a modular architecture with a clean admin panel for building modern online stores.

  • React-based storefront and admin
  • GraphQL API
  • Module-based extensibility
  • PostgreSQL backed

Read the full EverShop guide →

Solidus

Solidus is a free, open-source e-commerce platform built with Ruby on Rails. It is a community-maintained fork of Spree focused on stability, security, and customization for high-volume stores.

  • Stable Rails engine architecture
  • Strong upgrade path
  • Highly customizable
  • Active community governance

Read the full Solidus guide →

EverShop vs Solidus: key differences

EverShop is written in TypeScript, while Solidus is built with Ruby. Licensing differs — GPL-3.0 for EverShop versus BSD-3-Clause for Solidus. Solidus is the more established project (first released 2015), while EverShop arrived in 2022.

Why pick each one

Choose EverShop if…

  • Modern JavaScript stack
  • Clean codebase

Watch out for

  • Young project
  • Smaller ecosystem
EverShop details

Choose Solidus if…

  • Reliable for high-volume stores
  • Good security focus

Watch out for

  • Rails knowledge required
  • No managed hosting option
Solidus details

Frequently asked questions

Is EverShop or Solidus better?

EverShop is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Solidus if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are EverShop and Solidus free and open-source?

Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Solidus under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run EverShop and Solidus with Docker?

EverShop: yes. Solidus: yes.

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