Saleor vs Vendure
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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Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce platform
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Vendure
Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
| Feature | Saleor | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,190 | ★ 8,302 |
| First released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Choose Vendure if…
- Strong TypeScript developer experience
- Well-documented plugin system
Frequently asked questions
Is Saleor or Vendure better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor has the larger community, while Vendure is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Saleor and Vendure free and open-source?
Yes. Saleor is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Vendure under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Saleor and Vendure with Docker?
Saleor: yes. Vendure: yes.