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Shopware 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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SH Shopware Flexible open-source commerce for growing brands VS AL Alokai Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
FeatureShopwareAlokai
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 3,400★ 10,937
First released20102017
ReplacesShopify, MagentoShopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce

Why pick each one

Choose Shopware if…

  • Polished merchant experience
  • Powerful B2B suite available
Shopware details

Choose Alokai if…

  • Great storefront performance
  • Works with many backends
Alokai details

Frequently asked questions

Is Shopware or Alokai better?

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

Are Shopware and Alokai free and open-source?

Yes. Shopware is licensed under MIT and Alokai under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Shopware and Alokai with Docker?

Shopware: yes. Alokai: yes.

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