Vendure

Vendure is an open source headless commerce platform designed for building complex, enterprise-grade digital commerce applications. It offers a rich out-of-the-box feature set along with extensive customization options and a robust plugin architecture.

Vendure is the open source alternative to:

Shopify

Magento

BigCommerce

Sellfy

WooCommerce

About Vendure

Vendure provides a scalable and highly customizable foundation for digital commerce. Engineered with modern technologies like Node.js and TypeScript, it features a customizable Admin Central and a flexible commerce engine that can be extended through a powerful plugin system. This platform is well-suited for building multi-channel commerce experiences, enabling rapid development and seamless integration with third-party systems.

Key Features

Open source core under GPLv3 with free Community Edition
Customizable Admin Central for tailored workflows
Robust plugin architecture for seamless integrations
Built with modern tech stack (Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, Angular)
Scalable design suitable for enterprises and startups
Active global developer community and continuous enhancements

Pricing

Community (CE)

$0/Free

Ideal for individuals and teams starting with digital commerce projects.

Features:

✓Open-source under the GPLv3 license
✓Access to all core features
✓Framework tooling for platform customization
✓Regular releases and maintenance
✓Comprehensive documentation

Business (EE)

$2100/Business

Suitable for mid-size to larger projects requiring commercial flexibility and premium support.

Features:

✓Vendure Commercial License (VCL)
✓Dedicated Slack Support Channel
✓SLA-backed response times
✓Long Term Support for v3.x
✓One installation included with options for multi-tenant setups
✓Enterprise Extensions such as SSO and Audit Logging
✓Priority bug fixes

Enterprise (EE)

Custom

Designed for large-scale, multi-tenant commerce applications with tailored support and advanced requirements.

Features:

✓Vendure Commercial License (VCL)
✓Dedicated Slack Support Channel
✓SLA-backed response times
✓Long Term Support for v3.x
✓Multiple installations included
✓Enterprise Extensions with enhanced features
✓Priority bug fixing and feature requests

Representation of core functionalities

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mindmap Vendure Core Platform GraphQL Layer Admin API Shop API Server Runtime Node.js Nest Framework Database Layer TypeORM MySQL Support PostgreSQL Support SQLite Support MariaDB Support Admin Interface React Dashboard New Alpha Version Modern Architecture Legacy Angular UI Support until 2026 Admin Features Plugin System Core Plugins Payments Plugin Elasticsearch Plugin Asset Server Plugin Extension Points Custom Plugins Integration APIs Development Tools Build System Lerna Management Package Scripts Testing Framework E2E Tests Unit Tests Code Generation GraphQL Types TypeScript Interfaces Project Structure Documentation Guides API Reference Packages Directory Core Modules Plugin Sources Development Server Docker Support Local Setup Infrastructure Version Control Master Branch Minor Updates Major Release Deployment Docker Containers Build Pipeline Monitoring Build Status Package Health

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Summary

Vendure empowers organizations to create unique and scalable commerce experiences through its expertly engineered platform. Its blend of open source flexibility and enterprise-grade enhancements positions it as a versatile solution for diverse digital commerce challenges.

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