Jigoshop vs Saleor
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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Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce platform
| Feature | Jigoshop | Saleor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 246 | ★ 23,190 |
| First released | 2011 | 2016 |
| 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 Saleor better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor 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 Saleor free and open-source?
Yes. Jigoshop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Saleor under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jigoshop and Saleor with Docker?
Jigoshop: yes. Saleor: yes.