E-commerce
Shopware
Open-source commerce platform from Germany.
What it is
Shopware is an open-source commerce platform, popular in Europe, offering both self-hosted and cloud options. The open-source core means the storefront and checkout can be changed rather than configured around, which suits merchants with unusual catalogue or B2B rules. The cost is that you need developers; there is no version of this that a marketing team runs alone.
Shopware pricing
Shopware does not publish a plan ladder we could verify. Free tier available.
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-08. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget.
Key features
Open-source core
Ships source code that can be extended rather than only configured.
B2B capabilities
Supports customer-specific pricing, quotes and account hierarchies.
Self-hosted or cloud
Runs on your own hosting or as a managed cloud plan.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Open source with full code access
- Strong B2B commerce features
- European hosting and compliance focus
Where it falls short
- Implementation usually needs a partner
- Smaller ecosystem outside Europe
- Self-hosting is real work
Who it is for
European merchants with complex requirements who need control.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Shopware if
- Merchants with a developer team who want a free, open-source Community Edition they host themselves
- Growing DACH and EU shops that can budget from €600/month for Rise with unlimited sales channels
- B2B-heavy brands: Evolve (from €2,400/month) adds B2B components, advanced search and 4-hour support reaction
Skip it if
- You want a hosted store with no developers — Community Edition is self-hosted and the paid plans start at €600/month
- You are a very small shop for whom €600/month exceeds the margin
- You need 24/7 priority support, subscriptions or multi-inventory: those sit in the custom-priced Beyond plan
Our verdict
A serious platform for complex catalogues. Expect an implementation project, not a signup.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Shopware cost, and is there a free version?
- Yes. Shopware Community Edition is free and open source, but you host it yourself. The commercial plans start at €600 per month (excl. VAT) for Rise, €2,400 per month for Evolve with B2B features, and Beyond is custom-priced with 24/7 priority support. Shopware also sells SaaS and PaaS hosting; self-hosting is recommended only if you have an expert developer team.
- Does Shopware have a free plan?
- Yes. Shopware offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
- Who is Shopware best for?
- European merchants with complex requirements who need control.
- What are the main drawbacks of Shopware?
- The trade-offs we noted: Implementation usually needs a partner; Smaller ecosystem outside Europe; Self-hosting is real work.
- When should you not use Shopware?
- Skip Shopware if: You want a hosted store with no developers — Community Edition is self-hosted and the paid plans start at €600/month; You are a very small shop for whom €600/month exceeds the margin; You need 24/7 priority support, subscriptions or multi-inventory: those sit in the custom-priced Beyond plan.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.Yes
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- Shopware — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: Community Edition free, open-source core, self-hosted, Rise from €600/month excl. VAT: unlimited sales channels, basic support with 8-hour reaction time, Evolve from €2,400/month excl. VAT: B2B components, advanced search, 4-hour reaction, phone support, Beyond custom: digital sales rooms, multi-inventory, customer-specific pricing, subscriptions, 24/7 priority support, Shopware Intelligence+ add-on €29/month (Community) or €19/month (paid plans)
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change. Prices were read from the vendor's EUR price list; USD figures on the same page were not used.
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