Sylius
by SyliusSylius suits mid-market and enterprise brands that need custom B2C or B2B commerce and have the resources to manage a self-hosted platform.
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Best Headless Ecommerce Platforms 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Headless ecommerce platforms provide commerce capabilities that can be compared against the way you plan to sell and manage a store. Check API protocols and deployment options, then consider B2B commerce, subscription products, marketplace support and multi-store support. Inventory management can matter to how products are handled, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help clarify cost. Aimeos, Crystallize and Bagisto are among the options shown, alongside Sylius and Unchained Engine. Compare the listed capabilities with your storefront plans and operational needs, including the channels and store setups you expect to support.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Sylius | Sylius suits mid-market and enterprise brands that need custom B2C or B2B commerce and have the resources to manage a self-hosted platform. | 6.6 | €800 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Aimeos | Aimeos suits developers, agencies, and enterprises building online stores, marketplaces, or B2B platforms. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Bagisto | Bagisto suits teams building self-hosted online stores, marketplaces, B2B sites, or multi-tenant commerce services. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Spree Commerce | Spree Commerce suits businesses and developers building B2B stores, marketplaces, or multi-store commerce. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Elastic Path | 5.1 | — | Free trial | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 19 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Medusa | Medusa suits businesses and development teams with specific commerce requirements, especially those building custom features. | 5.1 | $29 a month | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Commerce Layer | Commerce Layer may suit brands building shoppable digital experiences across online and physical retail, including headless commerce, mobile apps, and omnichannel use… | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Crystallize | Crystallize suits commerce teams that need a unified product and content model with APIs for connecting external business systems. | 5.0 | $949 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Swell | 4.9 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Virto Commerce | 4.9 | — | — | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 |
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Aimeos
Aimeos suits developers, agencies, and enterprises building online stores, marketplaces, or B2B platforms.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.3 Visit
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Bagisto
Bagisto suits teams building self-hosted online stores, marketplaces, B2B sites, or multi-tenant commerce services.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.9 Visit
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Spree Commerce
Spree Commerce suits businesses and developers building B2B stores, marketplaces, or multi-store commerce.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.6 Visit
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Elastic Path
WebLinuxAPI+1 Record5.1 Visit
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Medusa
WebAPISelf-hosted $29 a month Record5.1 Visit Medusa suits businesses and development teams with specific commerce requirements, especially those building custom features.
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Commerce Layer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Commerce Layer may suit brands building shoppable digital experiences across online and physical retail, including headless commerce, mobile apps, and omnichannel use…
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Crystallize
WebWindowsMac+1 $949 a month Record5.0 Visit Crystallize suits commerce teams that need a unified product and content model with APIs for connecting external business systems.
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Solidus
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.8 Visit Solidus suits brands seeking control over their commerce storefront and operations, including businesses with complex customizations or integrations.
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Vendure
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.5 Visit Vendure suits manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and global enterprises handling complex commerce.
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Intershop Commerce Platform
WebWindowsLinux+2 A$15,000 a month Record4.3 Visit It is aimed at B2B manufacturers, wholesalers, holding companies, and business associations needing complex commerce operations.
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Jiffoo
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit Jiffoo suits independent brands and developers building customizable stores or headless commerce systems.
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SCAYLE
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit SCAYLE is designed for enterprise B2C brands and retailers, including businesses in fashion, general retail, home and living, and sports and lifestyle.
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Unchained Engine
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit It suits teams building stores or B2B marketplaces that need a headless commerce backend, including self-hosted deployments.
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Centra
WebAPI — Record3.7 Visit Centra suits fashion and lifestyle brands selling through direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.
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Kibo Commerce
WebAPI — Record3.7 Visit Kibo Commerce suits businesses managing omnichannel sales, order fulfillment, or B2B commerce.
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