Aimeos

Self-Hosted

Open-source e-commerce platform for scalable, high-performance online stores

Overview

Aimeos is an open-source, high-performance e-commerce platform built for scalable online shops. It supports multi-language/currency setups, integrates with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and TYPO3, and offers flexible deployment via Docker, cloud hosting, or self-managed servers. Key features include product management, order processing, payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal), SEO tools, and REST APIs for headless e-commerce. Ideal for small businesses to enterprise-level stores with large product catalogs.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  aimeos:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: aimeos
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Scalable headless and traditional e-commerce support
Multi-language & multi-currency capabilities
Integration with popular frameworks and payment gateways

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Aimeos hard to install?

Installation varies: Docker setups are straightforward, but integrating with frameworks like Laravel requires basic PHP knowledge. Official docs provide step-by-step guides for all deployment options.

? Is it a good alternative to Shopify?

Yes—for users wanting full data control and customization. Unlike Shopify’s SaaS model, Aimeos is self-hosted and open-source, though it lacks Shopify’s one-click setup convenience.

? Is it completely free?

The core Aimeos platform is free under the MIT license (for personal/commercial use). Premium extensions for advanced features (e.g., enterprise analytics) are available but optional.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category E-commerce

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted deployment
⊕ Highly scalable for large product catalogs (100k+ items)
⊕ Extensive customization options via extensions

Cons

⊖ Requires technical expertise for framework integration
⊖ Steeper learning curve for beginners
⊖ Some advanced features need premium extensions