Shopware The European alternative to Shopify
Open SourceOpen-source e-commerce system with modular architecture
About Shopware
Shopware implements an e-commerce platform based on Symfony and Vue.js with APIs for headless commerce. As open-source software, it enables full code control and self-hosting, in contrast to proprietary US solutions.
Highlights
- ✓ Open source – fully customizable and extensible
- ✓ Headless commerce with a modern API-first approach
- ✓ Integrated CMS for content commerce
- ✓ Extensive plugin ecosystem (4,000+ extensions)
- ✓ Ideal for the DACH market with a GDPR-compliant setup
Why European?
- → German company – privacy by design
- → GDPR-compliant out of the box
- → Open source: no vendor lock-in
- → No CLOUD Act – full data sovereignty
Pricing
Community free (self-hosted) · Rise from €600/month · Evolve from €2,000/month
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