# Shopify vs Vendure

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Shopify

| Attribute | Shopify | Vendure |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 83.7 (72% (medium)) | 45.7 (62% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 8,512 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 36,127 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Shopify is a fully hosted e-commerce platform for building and managing online stores. It provides merchants with payment processing through Shopify Payments, multi-currency support, international market expansion tools, inventory management, and both traditional and headless storefront deployment options. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"What is Shopify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shopify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Shopify Plus and Shopify Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"Is Shopify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Shopify. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"What platforms does Shopify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Shopify, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"Can Shopify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Shopify, including Adyen, Manhattan, Vercel, Hydrogen, Slack, Salesforce, Xero and QuickBooks, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"What does Shopify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Shopify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Shopify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/legal/compliance/reports","question":"What security certifications does Shopify have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Shopify is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","question":"Where is Shopify available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A developer-focused commerce backend using Node.js, NestJS, and GraphQL that enables businesses to build custom D2C, B2B, and omnichannel storefronts through a single extensible API without vendor lock-in. It is indexed under E-commerce Platforms.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"What is Vendure?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vendure is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"Is Vendure free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vendure supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"What platforms does Vendure support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Vendure can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://vendure.io/","question":"Can Vendure be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Vendure is published under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/@vendure/core","question":"Is Vendure open source?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A comprehensive toolkit that enables entrepreneurs and business owners to create, operate, and expand their online sales channels with integrated management tools. | Vendure is a headless commerce platform designed for B2B enterprises with complex requirements. It includes built-in support for company accounts, customer-specific pricing, approval workflows, and deep integrations with existing enterprise systems, available as self-hosted software or a managed cloud service. |
| features.capabilities | `{"headless":true,"free_tier":true,"open_source":false,"b2b_features":true,"platform_type":"hosted_saas","self_hostable":true,"payments_model":"built_in","pci_compliance":true,"pos_omnichannel":true,"transaction_fees":true,"extension_ecosystem":"21,000+ commerce apps available in Shopify App Store","multi_currency_language":true}` | `{"headless":true,"free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"b2b_features":true,"platform_type":"headless","self_hostable":true,"payments_model":"built_in","pci_compliance":true,"pos_omnichannel":true,"extension_ecosystem":"Plugin-first architecture with stable plugin contracts","multi_currency_language":true}` |
| integrations.count | 21,000 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Adyen"},{"name":"Manhattan"},{"name":"Vercel"},{"name":"Hydrogen"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Shop app"},{"name":"Dropshipping apps"},{"name":"Print-on-demand apps"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft ERP"},{"name":"Sentry","native":true,"category":"monitoring"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["GB"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"AT","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Shopify","summary":"Monthly subscription with 3.9% payment processing fee (variable by card type and issuer)","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":3.9}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Shopify Plus","summary":"Custom pricing with advanced capabilities","features":["Fully customizable checkout","Unlimited staff accounts","Enhanced automation","Priority support"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Advanced features for high-growth brands","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Shopify Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing and terms","features":["Higher platform limits","Deep control and customization","Dedicated account management","Committed service levels"],"description":"Enterprise-scale platform for complex organizations","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Shopify Managed Markets","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":3.5}]},{"name":"Shopify Managed Markets (Shopify Plus)","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":3.25}]},{"name":"Currency conversion","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":1.5}]},{"name":"Duties and import tax calculation","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":0.5}]}],"summary":"Monthly subscription from 3.9% per transaction. Free trial available: 3 months at £1/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.shopify.com/international/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T15:58:49.403Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"quote","summary":"Custom-quoted annual subscription with no per-order, GMV, or per-user charges","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://vendure.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:11:32.515Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | - | 20 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.8.0","date":"2026-10-12T13:49:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.7.4","date":"2026-10-05T10:28:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.7.3","date":"2026-09-02T07:47:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.7.2","date":"2026-08-03T17:37:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.7.1","date":"2026-07-14T13:34:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.7.0","date":"2026-07-01T10:56:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.5","date":"2026-07-01T09:29:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.4","date":"2026-06-01T15:05:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.3","date":"2026-05-05T15:17:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.2","date":"2026-04-13T09:24:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.1","date":"2026-04-09T08:11:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.6.0","date":"2026-03-31T14:36:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.6","date":"2026-03-30T12:06:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.5","date":"2026-02-27T13:47:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.4","date":"2026-02-17T09:12:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.3","date":"2026-01-30T13:17:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.2","date":"2025-12-19T12:52:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.1","date":"2025-11-14T08:51:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.5.0","date":"2025-10-22T11:21:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/vendurehq/vendure/releases/tag/v3.4.4","date":"2025-10-08T16:03:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.4.4"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 6.7 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40zooshgroup%2Fvendure-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (E-commerce Platforms)

| Capability | Shopify | Vendure |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | Hosted all-in-one SaaS | Headless / composable |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction fees beyond plan | ✓ | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments model | Built-in payments | Built-in payments |
| **Architecture** |  |  |
| Headless / API-first storefront | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| PCI-DSS compliance provided | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Multi-currency / multi-language | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Selling** |  |  |
| B2B / wholesale features | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS / omnichannel | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| App / extension ecosystem size | 21,000+ commerce apps available in Shopify App Store | Plugin-first architecture with stable plugin contracts |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:38.475Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*