Bagisto
A proper Laravel storefront and admin; the free bit ends where hosting and Laravel operations begin.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install with Composer/Git and run php artisan bagisto:install, or use the supplied Docker route
- Operational Setup
- The first obstacle is a Laravel stack: compatible PHP, Composer, Node build tools, database and web-server configuration
- Where Your Data Lives
- Catalog, customers and orders in a MySQL-compatible database; media and generated assets in Laravel's server storage/public directories
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Bagisto lacks Shopify's managed checkout, hosting, app ecosystem, multichannel operations and support; Laravel operations become the merchant's job.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
Bagisto FAQ
Common questions
Is Bagisto free and open source?+
Bagisto is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on self-host. A proper Laravel storefront and admin; the free bit ends where hosting and Laravel operations begin.
What paid software does Bagisto replace?+
Bagisto serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Shopify, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Bagisto?+
Installation: Install with Composer/Git and run php artisan bagisto:install, or use the supplied Docker route. Setup notes: The first obstacle is a Laravel stack: compatible PHP, Composer, Node build tools, database and web-server configuration
What is the catch or trade-off with Bagisto?+
Bagisto lacks Shopify's managed checkout, hosting, app ecosystem, multichannel operations and support; Laravel operations become the merchant's job.