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Saleor

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3.7(24 ratings)

Open-source GraphQL-first headless e-commerce platform

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About Saleor

Best for developer teams building custom headless e-commerce experiences.

Saleor is an open-source, headless e-commerce platform that uses a GraphQL-first API architecture, built with Python (Django) on the backend and React on the frontend dashboard. It's designed for developers and engineering teams who want full control over their storefront experience without being locked into a monolithic platform. Saleor supports multi-channel selling, multi-currency, and multi-language out of the box, making it suitable for international commerce. Its composable, API-driven approach lets teams integrate best-of-breed services for payments, search, CMS, and more, though it requires significant technical expertise to deploy and maintain compared to traditional e-commerce platforms.

Pros

Fully open-source with no vendor lock-in
GraphQL API enables flexible frontend development
Strong multi-channel and internationalization support built-in
Cloud-hosted option available via Saleor Cloud
Active developer community and solid documentation

Cons

Requires strong developer resources to implement and maintain
No built-in storefront—you must build your own
Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Shopify or WooCommerce
Self-hosted deployments can be complex to scale

Use Cases

Best for building custom-branded headless storefronts with unique user experiences

Best for international e-commerce businesses needing multi-currency and multi-language support

Best for developers seeking a composable commerce backend with GraphQL APIs

Best for companies migrating away from monolithic platforms to a modular architecture

Key Features

10 features

GraphQL API

Headless architecture

Multi-channel selling

Multi-warehouse

Custom checkout flows

Plugin system

Dashboard UI

Multi-currency

Gift cards & vouchers

Webhooks & events

SaasHunter Score

6.8/10

“You want a free, open-source e-commerce platform with GraphQL support for a tech-savvy team.”

Ease of Use

6.0

Features

8.0

Pricing

7.0

Support

6.0

Integrations

7.0

Best For

Enterprise 8Agencies 7Startups 7Small Business 6Freelancers 5

Integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saleor?

Saleor is an open-source, GraphQL-first headless e-commerce platform built with Python and Django. It provides a flexible API backend that lets developers build fully customized storefronts and commerce experiences.

How much does Saleor cost?

The open-source self-hosted version is free. Saleor Cloud offers a managed hosting option with pricing that starts with a free developer tier and scales up based on usage and enterprise needs.

What are the main features of Saleor?

Key features include a GraphQL API, multi-channel selling, multi-currency and multi-language support, a React-based admin dashboard, flexible product and order management, and a webhook-based extensibility system for custom apps.

Who should use Saleor?

Saleor is best suited for development teams and mid-to-large businesses that want complete control over their e-commerce frontend and architecture. It's not ideal for non-technical users looking for a plug-and-play store setup.

Is there a free plan for Saleor?

Yes, the entire platform is open-source and free to self-host. Saleor Cloud also offers a free developer sandbox for building and testing before moving to a paid production environment.