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Vendure Remix Storefront 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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VE Vendure Remix Storefront Example storefront for Vendure built with Remix VS AL Alokai Frontend platform for headless commerce stores
FeatureVendure Remix StorefrontAlokai
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 226★ 10,937
First released20222017
ReplacesShopify Hydrogen, Saleor StorefrontShopify Hydrogen, BigCommerce

Why pick each one

Choose Vendure Remix Storefront if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Vendure Remix Storefront details

Choose Alokai if…

  • Great storefront performance
  • Works with many backends
Alokai details

Frequently asked questions

Is Vendure Remix Storefront or Alokai better?

Neither is universally better. Alokai has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Vendure Remix Storefront and Alokai free and open-source?

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

Can I run Vendure Remix Storefront and Alokai with Docker?

Vendure Remix Storefront: yes. Alokai: yes.

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