Frappe Webshop vs Magento Open Source
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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Frappe Webshop
Open-source e-commerce storefront on the Frappe framework
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Magento Open Source
Enterprise-grade open-source commerce platform
| Feature | Frappe Webshop | Magento Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 197 | ★ 12,164 |
| First released | 2022 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify Plus, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose Frappe Webshop if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Choose Magento Open Source if…
- Powerful for large catalogs
- Robust enterprise features
Frequently asked questions
Is Frappe Webshop or Magento Open Source better?
Neither is universally better. Magento Open Source has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Frappe Webshop and Magento Open Source free and open-source?
Yes. Frappe Webshop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Magento Open Source under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Frappe Webshop and Magento Open Source with Docker?
Frappe Webshop: yes. Magento Open Source: yes.