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Here's how Litestore compares with the alternatives. If something else suits you better, we'll say so.

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Litestore and the alternatives

Pick an alternative to see where it differs from Litestore.

  • MIT licensed
  • Storefront included
  • You host it

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LitestoreShopify
Who hosts itYouShopify
Open sourceMIT
Storefront included
Built withTypeScript, PostgresHosted platform
Marketing toolsBuilt inSome, plus apps
Stable plugin APIEdit the codeApp store
Honest fit

When to pick something else

Litestore isn't right for everyone. Answer four questions and we'll tell you which option fits, even when it isn't us.

  • If you don't want to run servers or don't have a developer, Shopify is easier.
  • If you already run WordPress, WooCommerce plugs straight into it.
  • If you need a stable plugin API today, Medusa has one.
Best fitLitestoreYou get the whole store in one app you own and can change.
Gaps

What's there, and what isn't yet

Litestore is young, and we haven't built the dashed tiles yet.

One app

You get the storefront and the admin in one app.

Stripe only

Stripe is the only payment provider for now.

Storefront
Page builder
Admin
Marketing tools
Stripe payments
Markets and currencies
Email
Blog
AI with your own key
Other payment providers
Subscriptions
B2B quotes and accounts
App marketplace
Theme store
Native apps and POS
Ships today Not yet
No subscriptions yet

You can't sell subscriptions or run B2B accounts with quotes yet.

You change the code

There's no app store. You add features by changing the code.

Moving from Shopify?

You can import your catalog from Shopify.

See how to import