Can I open-source Shopify?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Medusa (30k stars), Bagisto (28k stars), Magento Open Source (12k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Shopify — self-host with docker and stop paying $25/mo.
They pay because ecommerce failures cost real revenue and trust.
xtrusted checkout
xpayment risk
xapp marketplace
xthemes
xshipping/tax integrations
xPOS
xsupport
xscale
These projects already replace it, free.
MMedusaHeadless commerce framework in Node.js — carts, orders, payments, fully customizable.open source↗BBagistoA proper Laravel storefront and admin; the free bit ends where hosting and Laravel operations begin.open source↗MMagento Open SourceA vast store engine for anyone who thought running WooCommerce did not involve enough infrastructure.open source↗What each one is, in full: Medusa
all 6 open-source alternatives to Shopify →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Shopify pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| starter | $5/workspace | — | Simple online store and product links; 0 staff accounts; 5% transaction fee with Shopify Payments. |
| basic | $25/workspace | $19/workspace | Unlimited products; 10 inventory locations; 0 additional staff accounts; 2% fee when using a third-party payment provider. |
| grow | $65/workspace | $49/workspace | Unlimited products; 10 inventory locations; up to 5 staff accounts; 1% third-party-provider fee. |
| advanced | $399/workspace | $299/workspace | Unlimited products; 10 inventory locations; up to 15 staff accounts; 0.6% third-party-provider fee. |
| plus | $2300/workspace | — | Starts at $2,300/month; unlimited staff; up to 200 inventory locations, 9 expansion stores and 20 POS Pro locations; 0.2% third-party-provider fee. |
free tierno free tier; 3-day trial, then a promotional $1/month for 3 months before standard pricing
billingStarter is monthly only; Basic/Grow/Advanced offer monthly + annual; Plus uses 1- or 3-year contracts
hidden costsStarter charges a 5% transaction fee with Shopify Payments; POS Pro is $89/month per location on non-Plus plans; synced marketplace orders above 50/month cost 1% up to $99/month; third-party gateway fees (2%/1%/0.6%/0.2%) are on top of the provider's processing fees; apps, themes and domains can add recurring costs.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Shopify?
Yes. Medusa replaces Shopify today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify costs about $25/month (Basic, checked 2026-08-14), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Shopify?
Honestly: trusted checkout; payment risk; app marketplace; themes; shipping/tax integrations; POS; support; scale. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Shopify?
Yes: Medusa (Headless commerce framework in Node.js — carts, orders, payments, fully customizable.) Bagisto (A proper Laravel storefront and admin; the free bit ends where hosting and Laravel operations begin.) Magento Open Source (A vast store engine for anyone who thought running WooCommerce did not involve enough infrastructure.) All 6 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/shopify/alternatives.