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GrandNode vs Alokai

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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GR GrandNode Open-source e-commerce platform built on .NET and MongoDB VS AL Alokai Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
FeatureGrandNodeAlokai
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC#TypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,324★ 10,937
First released20172017
ReplacesShopify, MagentoShopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce

Why pick each one

Choose GrandNode if…

  • Scalable architecture
  • B2B and B2C ready
GrandNode details

Choose Alokai if…

  • Great storefront performance
  • Works with many backends
Alokai details

Frequently asked questions

Is GrandNode or Alokai better?

Alokai 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 Alokai free and open-source?

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

Can I run GrandNode and Alokai with Docker?

GrandNode: yes. Alokai: yes.

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