What is Vendure?
Vendure is a headless commerce platform engineered to address complex e-commerce requirements that standard SaaS solutions cannot accommodate. Built on cutting-edge technologies including NestJS, TypeScript, GraphQL, React, and Tailwind, it provides a robust foundation for B2B, multi-vendor, and custom direct-to-consumer models. The platform emphasizes developer experience with code-first configuration, a powerful plugin system, and enterprise-grade access control, enabling businesses to tailor workflows, business models, and architectures to their specific needs.
The platform offers a customizable admin dashboard for daily operations management, a commerce framework with GraphQL APIs for scalability, and CLI tools with an Automation SDK to boost developer productivity. It supports internationalization for global operations, including multi-currency transactions and cross-border omnichannel ecommerce. Vendure's open-source Community Edition is free forever, while the Commercial Edition provides priority support and licensing for proprietary use, making it suitable for startups to enterprises seeking flexible, scalable commerce solutions.
Features
- Powerful Plugin System: Build reusable modules with dynamic plugin architecture for customization and community contributions
- Focused on Customizability and Extensibility: Robust, unopinionated core with foundational blocks easily adapted to unique business needs
- Ready for Internationalization: Supports multi-currency transactions and cross-border omnichannel ecommerce for global operations
- Enterprise-Grade Access Control: Advanced permission system for fine-grained control over user access across API and Admin Dashboard
- Built on Modern Technologies: Leverages NestJS, TypeScript, GraphQL, React, and Tailwind for a modern ecommerce solution
Use Cases
- Building B2B eCommerce platforms with custom pricing tiers and approval workflows
- Creating multi-vendor marketplace platforms with separate inventories and seller dashboards
- Developing custom direct-to-consumer models like subscription boxes or made-to-order products
- Implementing enterprise digital commerce solutions with scalable GraphQL APIs
- Streamlining developer workflows with CLI tools and Automation SDK for CI/CD processes
FAQs
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What is the difference between the Community Edition and Commercial Edition?
The Community Edition is free and open-source under GPLv3, offering full platform functionality with community support. The Commercial Edition costs 8,000 EUR per year per project and includes a commercial license, priority support, and rights to keep code proprietary or sell Vendure-based products. -
Can I upgrade from the Community Edition to the Commercial Edition later?
Yes, you can start with the Community Edition and upgrade to the Commercial Edition later as your business needs evolve. -
Does the Commercial License include support?
Yes, the Commercial Edition includes priority support, along with additional features like multi-instance coverage and quarterly core team calls. -
How many projects or instances does one Commercial License cover?
One Commercial License covers multiple instances for development, staging, and production environments per project. -
What technologies is Vendure built on?
Vendure is built on modern technologies including NestJS, TypeScript, GraphQL, React, and Tailwind CSS.
