Vendure

E-commerce Free (self-hosted) · Cloud from $99/mo

About Vendure

Vendure gives developers a flexible, API-first commerce backend to build unique storefronts. It's not a turnkey shop—it's a framework for creating tailored e-commerce systems with GraphQL and TypeScript.

What it does

It provides core commerce features like product management, orders, payments, and shipping as modular APIs. Developers extend it with plugins or custom logic, then connect any frontend (React, Vue, mobile apps).

Best for

Developers building custom e-commerce platforms
Businesses needing unique checkout flows
Teams wanting full control over their stack

Strengths

Open-source with no vendor lock-in
GraphQL API for flexible integrations
Plugin system for easy extensibility

Key features

Headless Architecture — Decoupled backend for any frontend
GraphQL API — Query exactly what you need
Plugin System — Add payment gateways, shipping, or custom logic
Product Management — Variants, options, and inventory tracking
Order Workflow — Customizable state machine for orders
Multi-channel Support — Run multiple storefronts from one backend

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