Shuup 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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Shuup
Django-based multi-vendor commerce platform
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Vendure
Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
| Feature | Shuup | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,392 | ★ 8,302 |
| First released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Shopify, commercetools |
Why pick each one
Choose Vendure if…
- Strong TypeScript developer experience
- Well-documented plugin system
Frequently asked questions
Is Shuup or Vendure better?
Neither is universally better. Vendure has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Shuup and Vendure free and open-source?
Yes. Shuup is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Vendure under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shuup and Vendure with Docker?
Shuup: yes. Vendure: yes.