An open-source online store, without the licence fees
CommerceCore is a free, open-source eCommerce platform built on PHP 8.3 and SQLite — install it on standard shared hosting in minutes, no DevOps team required.
Licensing costs and lock-in shouldn't be the price of a good store
Platforms like Magento and Shopify Plus come with licensing costs, vendor lock-in, or infrastructure demands that don't fit every business. CommerceCore is an open-source alternative built to run on hosting you probably already have.
Key features
Product types
Simple, variable, digital downloads, subscriptions, gift cards, bundles, services.
Storefront
Wishlists, reviews, related/upsell products, fast filterable search.
Checkout
Guest and registered flows, coupons, tax and shipping calculation.
Admin panel
Orders, inventory, customers, marketing, CMS pages and blog, role-based permissions, audit logging.
Payments and shipping, your way
A plugin architecture covers payments (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Razorpay, Cash on Delivery, Bank Transfer) and shipping (flat rate, free, local pickup, weight-based). New providers can be added without touching core code.
One codebase, multiple storefronts
A theme engine ships with 11 ready-made themes. One CommerceCore installation can power multiple isolated storefronts, each with its own domain, branding, currency and language.
As easy to self-host as WordPress
CommerceCore installs on standard shared hosting via a guided web installer — no Node.js, no proprietary dependencies, no DevOps team needed.
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Who it's for
Businesses and developers who want a full online store without ongoing licensing fees or heavy infrastructure, and who are comfortable on standard PHP/SQLite shared hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Is CommerceCore really free?
The software itself is free and open-source. Setup, hosting, customisation and ongoing support from Clyde Systems are separate paid services.
Is it as powerful as Magento or Shopify Plus?
CommerceCore is an open-source alternative with its own feature set — we don't claim it replaces or matches either platform, and the right choice depends on what you need.
What do I need to run it?
Standard shared hosting with PHP 8.3 and SQLite support — no Node.js or DevOps team required.
What payment providers are supported?
Stripe, PayPal, Square, Razorpay, Cash on Delivery and Bank Transfer, via the plugin architecture — more can be added without touching core code.
Can I run more than one store?
Yes — one codebase can power multiple isolated storefronts, each with its own domain, branding, currency and language.
Is it certified or compliant with any particular standard?
We don't claim any specific certification or compliance status for CommerceCore.
Get CommerceCore
The software is free — talk to us if you'd like help installing, customising or hosting it.