OXID eShop vs Solidus
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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OXID eShop
Modular PHP e-commerce platform for mid-size retailers
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Solidus
Free open-source Rails commerce platform
| Feature | OXID eShop | Solidus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 237 | ★ 5,318 |
| First released | 2003 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Magento | Shopify, Magento |
Why pick each one
Choose OXID eShop if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is OXID eShop or Solidus better?
Neither is universally better. Solidus has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OXID eShop and Solidus free and open-source?
Yes. OXID eShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Solidus under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OXID eShop and Solidus with Docker?
OXID eShop: yes. Solidus: yes.