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Sylius 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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SY Sylius Symfony-based open-source commerce platform VS AL Alokai Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
FeatureSyliusAlokai
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 8,510★ 10,937
First released20112017
ReplacesMagento, Shopify PlusShopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce

Why pick each one

Choose Sylius if…

  • Clean, modern PHP codebase
  • Strong testing culture
Sylius details

Choose Alokai if…

  • Great storefront performance
  • Works with many backends
Alokai details

Frequently asked questions

Is Sylius or Alokai better?

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

Are Sylius and Alokai free and open-source?

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

Can I run Sylius and Alokai with Docker?

Sylius: yes. Alokai: yes.

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