Free, open-source alternatives to BigCommerce
Hosted e-commerce for growing brands. 5 apps you can run yourself instead of BigCommerce, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
PrestaShopBest match
Fully scalable e-commerce solution.
Saleor
GraphQL native, API-only platform for scalable composable e-commerce storefront.
MedusaJs
Headless commerce engine that enables developers to create amazing digital commerce experiences.
Sylius
Symfony2 powered open source full-stack platform for eCommerce.
OpenCart
Shopping cart solution.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrestaShop | 9,226 | OSL-3.0 | PHP | |
| Saleor | 23,435 | BSD-3-Clause | Docker, Python | |
| MedusaJs | 36,718 | MIT | Node.js | |
| Sylius | 8,557 | MIT | PHP | |
| OpenCart | 8,218 | GPL-3.0 | PHP |
Why replace BigCommerce?
BigCommerce works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to BigCommerce?
PrestaShop is the closest open-source replacement for BigCommerce in our list. Saleor and MedusaJs are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to BigCommerce?
Yes. All 5 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.