Microweber

Self-Hosted

Open-source drag-and-drop CMS & e-commerce builder

Overview

Microweber is an open-source, drag-and-drop CMS and e-commerce platform that lets you build websites, online stores, and blogs without coding. It offers product management, multiple payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), shipping options, and inventory tracking for e-commerce. Deploy via Docker, shared hosting, or VPS (supports PHP/MySQL). Features include multilingual support, SEO tools, responsive design, modular plugins/themes, and real-time previews—ideal for small businesses wanting self-hosted control.

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:
  microweber:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: microweber
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

No-code drag-and-drop website & store builder
Full e-commerce suite (payments, inventory, shipping)
Modular plugins/themes ecosystem for customization

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Microweber hard to install?

Microweber is easy to install: use Docker for containerized deployment, upload files to a PHP/MySQL host, or use one-click installers like Softaculous. Official docs provide step-by-step guides for all methods.

? Is it a good alternative to Shopify?

Yes—great for users wanting self-hosted control and no recurring fees. It lacks Shopify’s enterprise features but offers core e-commerce tools plus drag-and-drop building, perfect for small/medium stores.

? Is it completely free?

The core platform is free, open-source, and modifiable. Premium plugins, themes, or support services cost extra but are optional for basic/intermediate use cases.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category E-commerce

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted with full data privacy and control
⊕ Core platform is free and open-source (no subscription fees)
⊕ Intuitive interface for non-technical users

Cons

⊖ Requires PHP/MySQL hosting (technical setup for self-hosting)
⊖ Premium add-ons needed for advanced e-commerce features
⊖ Less enterprise-level support than SaaS alternatives