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OXID eShop 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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OX OXID eShop Modular PHP e-commerce platform for mid-size retailers VS AL Alokai Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
FeatureOXID eShopAlokai
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 237★ 10,937
First released20032017
ReplacesMagentoShopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce

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
OXID eShop details

Choose Alokai if…

  • Great storefront performance
  • Works with many backends
Alokai details

Frequently asked questions

Is OXID eShop or Alokai better?

Alokai is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OXID eShop if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are OXID eShop and Alokai free and open-source?

Yes. OXID eShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OXID eShop and Alokai with Docker?

OXID eShop: yes. Alokai: yes.

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