Drupal Commerce vs WooCommerce
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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Drupal Commerce
E-commerce framework for the Drupal CMS
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WooCommerce
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress
| Feature | Drupal Commerce | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 353 | ★ 10,451 |
| First released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Shopify, WooCommerce | Shopify, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose Drupal Commerce if…
- Great for content-heavy stores
- Powerful field system
Choose WooCommerce if…
- Massive plugin and theme library
- Large community and documentation
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal Commerce or WooCommerce better?
WooCommerce is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Drupal Commerce if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Drupal Commerce and WooCommerce free and open-source?
Yes. Drupal Commerce is licensed under GPL-2.0 and WooCommerce under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Drupal Commerce and WooCommerce with Docker?
Drupal Commerce: yes. WooCommerce: yes.