# Saleor: Free Open Source Alternative to Adobe Commerce, CommerceTools, Magento

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/saleor
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Saleor (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Adobe Commerce, CommerceTools, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Headless, API-first e-commerce solution with powerful features for customization, scalability, and seamless integration across channels.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Saleor
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://saleor.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/saleor/saleor
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 23.5k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/saleor/saleor or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Saleor saves up to $90/mo ($1,080/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adobe Commerce](https://caniforkit.com/adobe-commerce) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare Adobe Commerce vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/adobe-commerce-vs-saleor) |
| [CommerceTools](https://caniforkit.com/commercetools) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare CommerceTools vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/commercetools-vs-saleor) |
| [Magento](https://caniforkit.com/magento) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare Magento vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/magento-vs-saleor) |
| [Salesforce Commerce Cloud](https://caniforkit.com/salesforce-commerce-cloud) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare Salesforce Commerce Cloud vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/salesforce-commerce-cloud-vs-saleor) |
| [Wix Stores](https://caniforkit.com/wix-stores) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare Wix Stores vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/wix-stores-vs-saleor) |
| [WooCommerce](https://caniforkit.com/woocommerce) | [commerce](https://caniforkit.com/category/commerce) | $15/mo | [Compare WooCommerce vs Saleor](https://caniforkit.com/vs/woocommerce-vs-saleor) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Saleor free and open source?
Saleor is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Headless, API-first e-commerce solution with powerful features for customization, scalability, and seamless integration across channels.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Saleor?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)