Shopinvader 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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Shopinvader
Headless e-commerce framework powered by Odoo
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Alokai
Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
| Feature | Shopinvader | Alokai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 134 | ★ 10,937 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify Plus, commercetools | Shopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose Shopinvader if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopinvader or Alokai better?
Alokai is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Shopinvader if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Shopinvader and Alokai free and open-source?
Yes. Shopinvader is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shopinvader and Alokai with Docker?
Shopinvader: yes. Alokai: yes.