Saleor
API-first, GraphQL-based ecommerce platform designed for composability and extensibility. Powers modern storefronts with full control over the tech stack.
Saleor is an open-source alternative to:
Saleor: The Open Source Headless Ecommerce Platform
Saleor is an AI-ready, open-source ecommerce platform that gives teams full control to build fast, integrate freely, and evolve as commerce becomes more connected, intelligent, and conversational. Built for the composable era, Saleor combines a powerful GraphQL API with an extensible admin dashboard, enabling businesses to create unique shopping experiences without vendor lock-in.
Key Features
- GraphQL-First Architecture: Native GraphQL API for flexible data fetching and real-time updates
- Composable Commerce: Build and scale without replatforming, supporting omnichannel operations
- Extensible Dashboard: Powerful admin interface with PIM, OMS, and translation capabilities
- Open Source Core: Transparent, self-hostable solution with no proprietary black boxes
- AI-Ready Infrastructure: Designed to integrate with AI agents and automation tools
- Scalable Performance: Handles 1B+ requests/month with 400k+ monthly orders processed
- Omnichannel Support: Process orders across web, mobile, retail, and agentic channels
- Developer Tooling: Includes Configurator CLI, OpenTelemetry integration, and granular permissions
Tech / Self-Hosting
- Open Source License: MIT
- Self-Hosting: Fully self-hostable with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud deployments
- Cloud Offering: Saleor Cloud provides managed SaaS with automatic scaling
- Tech Stack: Python (Django), GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Deployment Options: Self-hosted, Saleor Cloud, or hybrid configurations
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides at docs.saleor.io
- Community: Active GitHub repository with 23k+ stars and regular releases