Jigoshop 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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Jigoshop
WordPress e-commerce plugin for online stores
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Alokai
Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
| Feature | Jigoshop | Alokai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 246 | ★ 10,937 |
| First released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify | Shopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce |
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 Alokai better?
Neither is universally better. Alokai has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jigoshop and Alokai free and open-source?
Yes. Jigoshop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jigoshop and Alokai with Docker?
Jigoshop: yes. Alokai: yes.