Saleor 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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Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce platform
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Alokai
Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
| Feature | Saleor | Alokai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| 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 | ★ 10,937 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Shopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Saleor or Alokai better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor 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 Saleor and Alokai free and open-source?
Yes. Saleor is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Saleor and Alokai with Docker?
Saleor: yes. Alokai: yes.