Thelia

Self-Hosted

Open-source e-commerce platform for flexible self-hosted online stores

Overview

Thelia is an open-source PHP-based e-commerce solution designed for scalability and customization. It offers modular architecture to extend functionality, multi-language/multi-currency support for global audiences, robust SEO tools, responsive storefronts, and inventory management. Deployable via LAMP stack or Docker containers, it empowers businesses with full data ownership and no vendor lock-in, ideal for building tailored online shops.

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

Key Features

Modular architecture for custom extensions
Multi-language & multi-currency support
Robust SEO optimization tools

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Thelia hard to install?

Thelia needs a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP) or Docker. Users with basic server knowledge can install it via Composer or Docker, but beginners may need documentation or technical help for initial setup.

? Is it a good alternative to Shopify?

Yes—Thelia offers full customization and data control missing in Shopify’s SaaS model. It’s open-source and self-hosted, though it requires more technical maintenance than Shopify’s managed service.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Thelia uses the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute. Costs only apply to hosting, premium modules, or custom development services.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category E-commerce

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership and control over store operations
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source license)

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup (server environment or Docker)
⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical users