Saleor vs WooCommerce
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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WooCommerce
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress
| Feature | Saleor | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,190 | ★ 10,451 |
| First released | 2016 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Shopify, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose WooCommerce if…
- Massive plugin and theme library
- Large community and documentation
Frequently asked questions
Is Saleor or WooCommerce better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor has the larger community, while WooCommerce is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Saleor and WooCommerce free and open-source?
Yes. Saleor is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and WooCommerce under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Saleor and WooCommerce with Docker?
Saleor: yes. WooCommerce: yes.