Ecommerce apps you can self-host — Oct 2026
If you are shopping for ecommerce software you can actually own, this guide walks the shortlist.
11 open-source ecommerce projects made the cut this week. Every figure below is pulled from our own install log.
This week's ranking
| # | App | Category | Installs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PrestaShop Full-featured open-source online store — themes & module marketplace | Ecommerce | 5 200 | €0.046/hr |
| 2 | OpenCart Straightforward open-source storefront — simple, extensible, no lock-in | Ecommerce | 3 800 | €0.023/hr |
| 3 | Medusa The most flexible commerce platform — custom e-commerce on Node.js | Ecommerce | 3 400 | €0.046/hr |
| 4 | nopCommerce Free ASP.NET Core e-commerce engine — robust & enterprise-ready | Ecommerce | 2 600 | €0.046/hr |
| 5 | Shopware Open-source commerce platform — API-first, flexible, made in Germany | Ecommerce | 2 400 | €0.046/hr |
| 6 | Saleor Open-source headless e-commerce platform built on GraphQL | Ecommerce | 2 300 | €0.046/hr |
| 7 | Bagisto Open-source e-commerce platform on Laravel — multi-store ready | Ecommerce | 2 200 | €0.046/hr |
| 8 | Sylius Decoupled e-commerce for Symfony developers — API-first & testable | Ecommerce | 1 900 | €0.046/hr |
| 9 | Spree Ruby on Rails headless commerce API — power any storefront | Ecommerce | 1 700 | €0.046/hr |
| 10 | Vendure Headless commerce framework for TypeScript teams — type-safe & fast | Ecommerce | 1 600 | €0.046/hr |
| 11 | Aimeos Ultra-fast e-commerce for PHP — Laravel, Symfony & Yii integrations | Ecommerce | 950 | €0.023/hr |
What each one is good at
PrestaShop
Built around its core job, PrestaShop stays out of your way. Plan for 2 vCPU and 4 GB of RAM. It tops the table for a reason: the install flow here is one click, and the first hour costs cents.
OpenCart
The core loop is what OpenCart does best. Spec: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB disk. Close second, and some teams prefer its take on the problem.
Medusa
Teams pick Medusa when they need the basics done well. Plan for 2 vCPU and 4 GB of RAM. Lesser known, often a better fit for smaller teams.
nopCommerce
NopCommerce covers the essentials without demanding a manual. It runs comfortably on 2 vCPU / 4 GB here. A niche pick that earns its place.
Choosing a server
You can try any of them for the price of a coffee per day: Pay as you go works out near €0.046 an hour at full spec, and pausing stops the meter. Each app page shows its recommended plan.
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