Shopware
German open-source commerce platform: free Community Edition, paid Rise plan from EUR 600/mo; backed by PayPal and Carlyle.
- Best for
- Mid-market brands in Europe
- Pricing
- Free Community Edition; paid tiers
- Price
- Free plan
- Location
- Germany
- Launched
- 2000
- Team
- 201-500
What Shopware does
Shopware was founded in 2000 in Schöppingen, Germany, and in 2022 announced a $100M investment from PayPal and The Carlyle Group (Wikipedia). Its open-source Community Edition has no license fee; Rise starts at EUR 600/mo and Evolve at EUR 2,400/mo. It suits mid-market and B2B sellers, especially in Europe; US partner ecosystem is smaller.
Pricing
| Pricing model | Free Community Edition; paid tiers |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan |
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Pros and cons
- Free open-source edition
- Published paid-tier pricing
- Strong B2B features
- Paid tiers priced in EUR
- Smaller US agency ecosystem
Key features
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Shopware FAQs
What is Shopware?
Shopware is a german open-source commerce platform: free Community Edition, paid Rise plan from EUR 600/mo; backed by PayPal and Carlyle. Core services: Open-source commerce, B2B components, Headless/PWA, AI content tools, Open-source commerce platform.
How much does Shopware cost?
Shopware has a free plan, with paid tiers on a free community edition; paid tiers basis. Prices come from public pricing pages; confirm current rates before you sign.
Who is Shopware best for?
Shopware is best for mid-market brands in Europe.
Where is Shopware based?
Shopware is based in Germany, was founded in 2000 and has a team of 201-500 people.
What are the pros and cons of Shopware?
Pros: free open-source edition; published paid-tier pricing; strong B2B features. Cons: paid tiers priced in EUR; smaller US agency ecosystem.
What are the best Shopware alternatives?
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