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About Alokai
What is Alokai?
Alokai (formerly Vue Storefront) is an open-source Frontend as a Service solution that helps developers build, deploy, and manage enterprise ecommerce storefronts. It decouples the frontend from backend commerce systems, enabling composable architecture without replatforming.
Who is it for?
Alokai is built for ecommerce developers, teams migrating from monolithic to composable stacks, and agencies creating custom shopping experiences. It is not ideal for non-technical users or simple out-of-the-box storefronts.
Key capabilities
Alokai provides a production-ready storefront (Alokai Storefront), an API orchestration layer (Alokai Connect), and an adaptive AI storefront (Alokai Compass). It integrates with Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, Contentful, Algolia, and more, and includes cloud hosting optimized for ecommerce (Alokai Cloud) with ISO/IEC 27001 security.
Real use cases
Use Alokai to modernize a legacy ecommerce stack, launch a headless storefront faster with pre-built integrations, or personalize customer journeys with AI-driven product discovery and guided commerce.
Key features
- SDKs — JavaScript SDKs for integrating with commerce backends
- Middleware — API orchestration layer for connecting frontend to multiple backends
- Pre-built Integrations — connectors for Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, and others
- Performance — server-side rendering, caching, and image optimization
- Extensibility — modular architecture for custom features
- Community — open-source with GitHub repository and contributor guides
Alokai Pricing
Alokai pricing: Free · from custom quote. Billing model: Freemium.
Open-Source (Free)
Free, open-source version with core SDKs and middleware. Self-hosted, limited support via community.
Platform (Enterprise)
Custom pricing — includes Alokai Storefront, Alokai Console, Alokai Connect, Alokai Cloud, Commerce Intelligence, Alokai Compass, and Gold Support (120h/year). Contact for quote. Free demo available.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alokai cost?
Alokai offers a free open-source version. The enterprise Platform plan is custom-priced based on yearly traffic, features, and support level. Contact Alokai for a quote.
Is there a free trial of Alokai?
Alokai does not advertise a free trial for the enterprise plan, but a live personalized demo is available upon request. The open-source version is free to use.
Who is Alokai best for?
Alokai is best for ecommerce developers, agencies, and enterprises building custom headless or composable storefronts. It is not suited for non-developers or simple out-of-the-box shops.
What backends does Alokai integrate with?
Alokai integrates with Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, Contentful, Storyblok, Algolia, ElasticSearch, and custom systems via its API orchestration middleware.
What are the top alternatives to Alokai?
Top alternatives include Builder.io, Bloomreach Frontend, and Union Cloud. Alokai stands out for its open-source core and AI-native storefront.
What are the main limitations of Alokai?
The enterprise plan requires a custom quote (no transparent pricing), and the platform is developer-focused, with less support for non-technical users.
