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Solidus 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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SO Solidus Free open-source Rails commerce platform VS VE Vendure Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
FeatureSolidusVendure
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseGPL-3.0
LanguageRubyTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 5,318★ 8,302
First released20152019
ReplacesShopify, MagentoShopify, commercetools

Why pick each one

Choose Solidus if…

  • Reliable for high-volume stores
  • Good security focus
Solidus details

Choose Vendure if…

  • Strong TypeScript developer experience
  • Well-documented plugin system
Vendure details

Frequently asked questions

Is Solidus or Vendure better?

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

Are Solidus and Vendure free and open-source?

Yes. Solidus is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Vendure under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Solidus and Vendure with Docker?

Solidus: yes. Vendure: yes.

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