Spree Commerce

Self-Hosted

Open-source e-commerce platform for customizable online stores

Overview

Spree Commerce is a modular, Ruby on Rails-based open-source e-commerce solution. It offers customizable storefronts, flexible product management (variants, categories), multi-store support, and integrations with popular payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) and shipping providers. Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or traditional servers, it’s built for developers to extend with plugins. Ideal for businesses seeking tailored B2C/B2B stores without vendor lock-in, with scalable architecture to support growing sales volumes.

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

Key Features

Modular Ruby on Rails architecture
Customizable storefront & product management
Multi-store support & payment integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Spree Commerce hard to install?

It’s manageable with Docker (using official images) or Rails generators, but requires basic server setup knowledge. Developers familiar with Ruby on Rails will find it easy, while non-technical users may need assistance.

? Is it a good alternative to Shopify?

Yes—for businesses needing full customization and data control. Unlike Shopify’s managed SaaS, Spree is self-hosted, allowing complete modification, though it demands more technical maintenance than Shopify.

? Is it completely free?

Yes, the core Spree Commerce platform is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. Third-party plugins or hosting services may have costs, but the core is free.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category E-commerce

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control (self-hosted)
⊕ No vendor lock-in

Cons

⊖ Requires Ruby on Rails knowledge for deep customization
⊖ Steeper setup for non-developers