Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternatives

Killing Custom ($40k+/yr typical) (~$480/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

Custom ($40k+/yr typical)

the answer hard migration

Medusa · Free ⭐ 36.0K stars

Composable commerce backend without six-figure licensing.

you stop paying Custom ($40k+/yr typical) → keep ~$480/yr

head-to-head

Medusa oss ⭐ 36.0K self-host MIT

Free

Composable commerce backend without six-figure licensing.

trade-offs: Requires engineering team

Bagisto oss ⭐ 28.0K self-host MIT

Free

Laravel commerce suite with multi-inventory and channels.

trade-offs: PHP/Laravel skillset

Sylius oss ⭐ 8.5K self-host MIT

Free

Symfony framework for bespoke B2C/B2B builds.

trade-offs: Developer-first

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What is the best free alternative to Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

Medusa is the top free option — Composable commerce backend without six-figure licensing.

How much can I save by switching from Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

Adobe Commerce (Magento) costs Custom ($40k+/yr typical), so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $480/year per seat.

Can Adobe Commerce (Magento) be self-hosted?

Yes — Medusa and Bagisto and Sylius can be self-hosted for free.