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Comparison

commercetools vs Swell

On the evidence we track, Swell leads this comparison with a composite score of 82/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

commercetools full profile →Swell full profile →
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commercetools55
★Swell82
Score
Vioscale score
commercetools55 / 100medium · 59%
Swell82 / 100medium · 52%
Pricing
Free tier
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Model
commercetoolsquote
Swellcommercial
Price level
commercetoolsunknown
Swelllow
Transparent
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Integrations
Count
commercetools9
Swell10
Security
Disclosure policy
commercetools✓
Swell–
Gdpr
commercetools✓
Swell–
Hipaa
commercetools✓
Swell–
Soc2
commercetools✓
Swell–
Reliability
Sla pct
commercetools99.99
Swell100
Status page
commercetools✓
Swell✓
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for e-commerce platforms. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Platform type
commercetoolsHosted all-in-one SaaS
SwellHosted all-in-one SaaS
Licensing
Open-source
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Deployment
Self-hostable
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Pricing
Free / open tier
commercetools✗
Swell-
Transaction fees beyond plan
commercetools✗
Swell-
Payments
Payments model
commercetoolsBuilt-in + BYO gateway
SwellBuilt-in payments
Architecture
Headless / API-first storefront
commercetools✓
Swell✓
Compliance
PCI-DSS compliance provided
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Reach
Multi-currency / multi-language
commercetools✓
Swell-
Selling
B2B / wholesale features
commercetools✓
Swell-
POS / omnichannel
commercetools✓
Swell-
Extensibility
App / extension ecosystem size
commercetoolsISV partner network with Solution Hub offering ready-to-go integrations, acceler
SwellApps and integrations ecosystem with Klaviyo, Omnisend, Resend, and payment prov

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

commercetools

A composable, API-first commerce infrastructure used by 600+ global enterprises to manage B2C, B2B, and omnichannel commerce at scale. Emphasizes headless architecture, real-time operations, modular components, and intelligent automation without GMV-based fees.

Independently observed

Swell

Leader

A SaaS ecommerce platform enabling retailers to build storefronts and manage subscriptions, digital products, and physical goods through a visual dashboard and flexible APIs.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

commercetools

Quote-based

Order-based pricing model. Contact sales for quote.

  • PremiumContact sales
    • Premium Support with enhanced SLA and priority support
    • Audit Log Premium for tracking changes
    • Advanced B2B APIs with Business Units and role-based permissions
    • Performance testing add-on
    • HIPAA compliance add-on
as of verify ↗

Swell

Leader
from $5/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $29/month billed yearly. Free tier and trial available. Usage-based API request and data storage overages.

  • Starter$29/month billed yearly
    • Basic reports
    • Email & chat support
  • Basic$79/month billed yearly
    • Basic reports
    • Email & chat support
  • Standard$299/month billed yearly
    • Advanced reports
    • Priority support
    • Role-based permissions
    • International price lists
  • Unlimited$2250/month billed yearly
    • Advanced reports
    • Priority support
    • Developer support
    • Role-based permissions
  • CustomContact sales
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
commercetools✓
Swell✓
CLI
commercetools✓
Swell✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
commercetools✓
Swell✓
Self-hosted
commercetools✗
Swell✓
Hybrid
commercetools✓
Swell✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

commercetools

10 total
  • TrustElevate
  • Krish Multi Vendor Marketplace
  • Google Cloud Marketplace
  • AWS Marketplace
  • Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
  • Franka Emika
  • PSPs (Adyen, Stripe, Square, etc.)
  • Shipping & Tax providers
  • PIMs (Product Information Management)
  • Search & Personalization platforms
Independently observed

Swell

Leader
8 total
  • Klaviyo
  • ShipStation
  • PayPal
  • Braintree
  • Sezzle
  • Resend
  • Omnisend
  • Shopify
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.