Bagisto: Open Source Alternative to Shopify

Bagisto is an open-source Laravel eCommerce platform with 26k+ GitHub stars — a full-stack alternative to Shopify and Magento for PHP teams. Multi-vendor marketplace, B2B, headless commerce, and mobile apps out of the box.

Compare Bagisto with Magento and BigCommerce before you choose your stack.

Key features

Store management

• Product catalog with configurable product types
• Orders, customers, cart, and checkout
• Multi-store and multi-channel from one admin
• Inventory management with stock alerts
• Role-based access control (RBAC) for admin teams

Global & marketplace

• Multi-vendor marketplace support
• Multi-currency and multi-language built in
• B2B and B2C commerce ready
• Tax rules, shipping, and payment gateways

Modern stack

• Laravel backend + Vue.js admin SPA
• Headless commerce with REST/GraphQL APIs
• Next.js storefront for blazing-fast headless setups
• Flutter mobile app (bagisto/flutter-bagisto)
• AI integrations for product and content generation

Bagisto vs Shopify

	Bagisto	Shopify
License	MIT (open source)	Proprietary
Store ownership	Full code and data control	Platform-hosted
Customization	Unlimited themes and extensions	Theme marketplace limits
Payments	Bring your own PSP	Built-in payment stack
Cost	Free software + hosting	Monthly SaaS fees

Choose Bagisto if you want open-source code, self-hosting options, and full control over your data and deployment.

Choose Shopify if you prefer a managed proprietary product with vendor support and minimal setup.

Browse more open-source alternatives to Shopify, or explore other tools in eCommerce.

At a glance

License	MIT
Stack	PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Blade
Self-hosted	Yes
Headless	REST API + Next.js storefront
Marketplace	Multi-vendor native

Getting started

composer create-project bagisto/bagisto my-store
cd my-store && php artisan bagisto:install

Also available via Docker and Laravel Sail. Free forever under MIT — no per-transaction fees.

FAQ

Is Bagisto a free alternative to Shopify?

Yes. Bagisto is open source under MIT. You can self-host it at no software cost — you only pay for infrastructure or optional managed services.

How does Bagisto compare to Shopify?

Bagisto gives you source code access, self-hosting, and data ownership. Shopify is a proprietary product focused on managed convenience. See the comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown.

Can I self-host Bagisto?

Yes. Bagisto supports self-hosted deployment, which is a core reason teams choose it over Shopify. Check the Getting started or Self-hosting section for install commands.

Is Bagisto suitable for production?

Bagisto is actively maintained with a strong open-source community. Many teams run it in production as a eCommerce alternative to Shopify. Review the At a glance table for license and stack details.

What are alternatives to Bagisto and Shopify?

Browse alternatives to Shopify for more open-source options, including tools compared to Magento. Explore the full eCommerce category for related projects.