Magento Open Source 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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Magento Open Source
Enterprise-grade open-source commerce platform
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Alokai
Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
| Feature | Magento Open Source | Alokai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | OSL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,164 | ★ 10,937 |
| First released | 2008 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify Plus, BigCommerce | Shopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose Magento Open Source if…
- Powerful for large catalogs
- Robust enterprise features
Frequently asked questions
Is Magento Open Source or Alokai better?
Neither is universally better. Magento Open Source has the larger community, while Alokai is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Magento Open Source and Alokai free and open-source?
Yes. Magento Open Source is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Magento Open Source and Alokai with Docker?
Magento Open Source: yes. Alokai: yes.