Saleor

saleor.io
E-commerce
Few Days

Open-source headless commerce platform for modern brands

How to Replace Saleor

Overview

Saleor is a headless GraphQL commerce platform that enables merchants to build custom storefronts and manage products, orders, and customers with complete flexibility. It provides a modular architecture suitable for B2B, B2C, and marketplace businesses of any size.

Features

45 features across 20 categories

API(2)

API Rate Limiting

Configurable rate limiting to manage API usage and ensure system stability.

GraphQL API

Fully-featured GraphQL API for building custom storefronts and integrations.

Admin(4)

Bulk Operations

Batch import and export capabilities for products and orders.

Dashboard

Intuitive admin dashboard for managing all commerce operations.

Performance MonitoringPremium

Built-in monitoring and alerting for system health and performance metrics.

Staff Management

Manage team members with role assignments and activity tracking.

Also in: Insider CDP, Jira, Asana

Analytics(1)

Analytics

Built-in sales analytics with revenue tracking and customer insights.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Email Notifications

Customizable automated emails for orders, shipments, and customer events.

SMS NotificationsPremium

SMS-based order updates and customer communication capabilities.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Catalog(4)

Bundle Products

Create product bundles and kits with custom pricing and inventory.

Custom Attributes

Define custom product attributes and metadata for flexible catalog management.

Product Management

Manage products, variants, attributes, and categories with rich media support.

Search Functionality

Full-text search with filtering, faceting, and autocomplete capabilities.

Channels(1)

Multi-Channel Sales

Sell across multiple channels including web, mobile, and marketplace platforms.

Compliance(1)

Tax Management

Automatic tax calculation with support for multiple jurisdictions and rates.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Content(1)

Content Management

Build rich pages and content sections with flexible layout options.

Also in: Squarespace, Hunter, Notion

Customers(2)

Customer Groups

Organize customers into groups for targeted promotions and pricing.

Customer Management

Centralized customer profiles with order history, preferences, and segmentation.

Features(8)

B2B FunctionalityPremium

Wholesale and B2B capabilities including bulk ordering and custom pricing.

Digital Products

Support for digital product delivery with file hosting and access control.

Dynamic PricingPremium

Rules-based dynamic pricing engine with time-based and demand-driven adjustments.

Gift Cards

Digital and physical gift card creation, management, and redemption.

Marketplace SupportPremium

Multi-vendor marketplace capabilities with commission management.

Mobile App Support

Native mobile app support with full catalog and checkout functionality.

Subscription ManagementPremium

Recurring billing and subscription products with flexible billing cycles.

White-Label SolutionsPremium

Fully customizable branding and theming options for resellers and agencies.

Fulfillment(2)

Returns Management

Automated return processing with refund and exchange workflows.

Shipping Integration

Built-in shipping rate calculation and label generation with carrier integrations.

Integration(2)

POS IntegrationPremium

Point-of-sale system integration for omnichannel retail operations.

Webhooks

Real-time event-driven webhooks for order, product, and customer updates.

Inventory(1)

Inventory Management

Real-time inventory tracking with warehouse management and stock allocation.

Localization(2)

Multi-Currency

Support for multiple currencies with automatic conversion and pricing.

Multi-Language Support

Full internationalization with support for multiple languages and locales.

Marketing(5)

Abandoned Cart RecoveryAIPremium

Automated email campaigns for recovering abandoned shopping carts.

Discount Management

Create and manage promotional codes, sales, and automatic discounts.

Loyalty ProgramsPremium

Points-based loyalty and rewards system for customer retention.

Recommendation EngineAIPremium

AI-powered product recommendations based on browsing and purchase history.

SEO Management

Built-in SEO tools including metadata management and structured data.

Orders(1)

Order Management

Complete order processing with fulfillment, returns, and tracking capabilities.

Payments(1)

Payment Processing

Support for multiple payment gateways with secure transaction handling.

Security(2)

Audit Logs

Complete audit trail of all system changes and staff actions.

Role-Based Access Control

Fine-grained permission system with customizable user roles and team management.

Social(1)

Product Reviews

Customer review system with ratings and moderation capabilities.

Support(2)

Community Support

Active community forums and GitHub discussions for peer support.

Developer Documentation

Comprehensive API documentation and developer guides for integrations.

Pricing

Community

Free
  • Open-source
  • self-hosted

Starter

$299/mo
  • Cloud-hosted with basic features

Professional

Popular
$799/mo
  • Advanced features and analytics

Business

$1999/mo
  • Premium support and features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Saleor

Monthly$299/mo
Yearly$3.6k/yr
5-Year Total$17.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $3.3k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $10k
SaaS
$10.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $16.7k
SaaS
$17.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Saleor alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 45 features.

Buy Saleor

Monthly cost$2,990/mo
3-year total$107,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$52,200 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 45 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations