GrandNode vs Shuup

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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FeatureGrandNodeShuup
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC#Python
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,324★ 2,392
First released20172016
ReplacesShopify, MagentoShopify, Magento

Why pick each one

Choose GrandNode if…

  • Scalable architecture
  • B2B and B2C ready
GrandNode details

Choose Shuup if…

  • Good for marketplace builds
  • Pythonic codebase
Shuup details

Frequently asked questions

Is GrandNode or Shuup better?

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

Are GrandNode and Shuup free and open-source?

Yes. GrandNode is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Shuup under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GrandNode and Shuup with Docker?

GrandNode: yes. Shuup: yes.

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