Sylius vs WooCommerce
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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Sylius
Symfony-based open-source commerce platform
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WooCommerce
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress
| Feature | Sylius | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,510 | ★ 10,451 |
| First released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Magento, Shopify Plus | Shopify, BigCommerce |
Why pick each one
Choose WooCommerce if…
- Massive plugin and theme library
- Large community and documentation
Frequently asked questions
Is Sylius or WooCommerce better?
WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce free and open-source?
Yes. Sylius is licensed under MIT and WooCommerce under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Sylius and WooCommerce with Docker?
Sylius: yes. WooCommerce: yes.