Vendure — E-commerce

Vendure is a code-first enterprise commerce platform that gives developers full architectural control without sacrificing stability. Unlike rigid legacy tools or DIY stacks, Vendure provides an extensible, API-first backend built with GraphQL and TypeScript. It solves the problem of forcing businesses to choose between inflexible legacy platforms or building everything from scratch.

What it does

Vendure delivers core commerce capabilities — product management, orders, payments, shipping, multi-channel support — as modular, headless APIs. Developers extend functionality via plugins or custom logic, then connect any frontend (React, Vue, Next.js, mobile apps). The platform includes a powerful admin dashboard, order workflow with customizable state machines, and multi-region, multi-currency support.

Best for

Vendure is ideal for development teams building custom B2B commerce platforms, enterprises needing unique checkout flows or approval workflows, and organizations wanting full control over their stack without vendor lock-in. It is not for non-technical users looking for a turnkey, plug-and-play e-commerce solution.

Real use cases

Complex B2B commerce with approval policies (e.g., high-value order approvals), multi-tenant storefronts managed from one backend, and integrations with ERP/CRM systems like SAP or Dynamics 365. Vendure also supports AI tooling via its enterprise plugin suite for personalized recommendations and agent skills.

• Headless Architecture — Decoupled backend for any frontend (React, Vue, mobile)
• GraphQL API — Query exactly what you need for flexible integrations
• Plugin System — Add payment gateways, shipping, or custom business logic
• Product Management — Variants, options, and inventory tracking
• Order Workflow — Customizable state machine for order processing
• Multi-channel Support — Run multiple storefronts from one backend
• Enterprise Plugin Suite — Production-ready storefront, AI tooling, tax ID management

Vendure pricing: Free (self-hosted) · Cloud from $99/mo. Billing model: Freemium.

For comparison: the median starting price in E-commerce is $39/month, measured across 131 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Core (Open Source)

Free forever under GPLv3. Includes full commerce framework, admin dashboard, plugin model, APIs, multi-channel/region/currency support, regular releases, and community support via Discord and GitHub. Self-host on your own infrastructure at no extra cost beyond your capability layer.

Platform (Enterprise)

Annual subscription, flat-fee pricing (no GMV cut) — contact sales for exact cost. Includes everything in Core plus: production-ready Next.js storefront, 20+ enterprise plugins, AI tooling (Agent Skills + Enterprise MCP), long-term support (LTS), dedicated support, quarterly roadmap calls, and a commercial license (GPLv3-free).

Cloud (Managed Hosting)

From $99/month — runs on Vendure Cloud with auto-scaling, automatic backups, preview deployments per PR, one-click rollbacks, and infrastructure-as-code via config. Works with both Core and Platform. Start with a free trial by contacting sales.

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