Aimeos 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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Aimeos
Ultra-fast Laravel and TYPO3 e-commerce package
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Vendure
Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
| Feature | Aimeos | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,674 | ★ 8,302 |
| First released | 2015 | 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 Aimeos or Vendure better?
Neither is universally better. Aimeos has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Aimeos and Vendure free and open-source?
Yes. Aimeos is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Vendure under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Aimeos and Vendure with Docker?
Aimeos: yes. Vendure: yes.