GrandNode vs Shopware
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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GrandNode
Open-source e-commerce platform built on .NET and MongoDB
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Shopware
Flexible open-source commerce for growing brands
| Feature | GrandNode | Shopware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,324 | ★ 3,400 |
| First released | 2017 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is GrandNode or Shopware better?
Neither is universally better. Shopware has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GrandNode and Shopware free and open-source?
Yes. GrandNode is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Shopware under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GrandNode and Shopware with Docker?
GrandNode: yes. Shopware: yes.