Jigoshop vs Reaction Commerce
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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Jigoshop
WordPress e-commerce plugin for online stores
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Reaction Commerce
Headless GraphQL commerce microservices platform
| Feature | Jigoshop | Reaction Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 246 | ★ 12,400 |
| First released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Shopify | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Choose Jigoshop if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Jigoshop or Reaction Commerce better?
Neither is universally better. Reaction Commerce has the larger community, while Jigoshop is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jigoshop and Reaction Commerce free and open-source?
Yes. Jigoshop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Reaction Commerce under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jigoshop and Reaction Commerce with Docker?
Jigoshop: yes. Reaction Commerce: yes.