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What it is

Aimeos is an open-source PHP e-commerce framework for Laravel and TYPO3, for building online shops, headless frontends, marketplaces and B2B platforms. Core packages are free for commercial use, with no recurring license fees for self-run stores or client projects. Commerce features include product variants, bundles, vouchers, downloads, events, subscriptions, recurring payments and configurable goods. The framework supports multi-vendor, multi-channel and multi-warehouse operations, as well as multiple tenant shops in one installation. Custom storefronts and apps can use its JSON:API REST API and GraphQL admin API. Aimeos lists more than 100 payment providers through Omnipay and support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and DB2. Its stated capacity is up to 100,000 products out of the box with standard MySQL, and more than one billion with SOLR or Elasticsearch. Security features described include reviewed code, SQL injection allowlists and Content Security Policy support. Paid support has a 12-month minimum and does not cover implementation or custom development.

Spec sheet

What it does
Aimeos is an open-source PHP ecommerce framework for custom shops, B2B commerce and marketplaces.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Product
Aimeos is an open-source PHP e-commerce framework for Laravel and TYPO3 that supports online shops, headless frontends, marketplaces, and B2B platforms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Intended users
Aimeos describes the framework as intended for developers, agencies, and enterprises building stores, marketplaces, or B2B platforms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Security
The features page describes reviewed code, SQL injection allowlists, and Content Security Policy support against cross-site scripting.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Support
Paid support subscriptions have a 12-month minimum, provide unlimited requests per developer per month, and exclude implementation or custom development.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.com
License
The core Aimeos packages are open source and free for commercial use with no recurring license fees for self-run stores or client projects.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Headquarters
Hamburg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
2026 release news
The 2026.04 release added Laravel 13 and Symfony 8 support plus GraphQL complexity limits and stronger permission checks.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
APIs
Aimeos offers a JSON:API REST API and a GraphQL admin API for custom frontends, progressive web apps, and mobile apps.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Catalog scale
The vendor claims support for catalogues exceeding one billion products when Elasticsearch or distributed architectures are used.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Commerce features
It supports product variants, bundles, vouchers, downloads, events, subscriptions, recurring payments, and configurable goods.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Company founding
Implisense lists Aimeos GmbH as founded on 10 September 2015 in Hamburg.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.implisense.com
Company legal identity
The maker is Aimeos GmbH, registered in Hamburg, Germany, with Norbert Sendetzky listed as managing director.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Database support
Documented databases include MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle and DB2.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dev.aimeos.org
Documentation depth
Documentation covers frontend components, checkout, imports, extension creation, APIs, administration and upgrade paths.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Extensibility
Developers are instructed to create project extensions and override templates instead of modifying core files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Framework integrations
Official integrations are provided for Laravel and TYPO3, with packages installable through Composer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
G2 availability
G2 lists Aimeos with zero reviews and says there is insufficient review data for buying insight.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
GraphQL administration
The admin GraphQL API has existed since version 2022.10 and can access shop data subject to administrator permissions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Headless APIs
The platform exposes JSON:API REST endpoints and a GraphQL administration API for headless storefronts and apps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
A standalone shop can be created with Composer using the aimeos/aimeos project command, while existing Laravel apps use aimeos/aimeos-laravel.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Language support
The project provides multi-language and multi-currency operation with translations in about 30 languages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dev.aimeos.org
Licence
The shop system is distributed under MIT and LGPLv3 terms and is free to use commercially.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: administration UI
Reviewers say the back-office is functional but can feel dated, unattractive or less user friendly than alternatives.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: learning curve
Several Capterra reviews describe the architecture as difficult to learn and documentation as extensive but sometimes unclear.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: reported bugs and support cost
A one-star Trustpilot review alleges buggy Laravel software, expensive hourly support, slow email responses and version-tied Elasticsearch extensions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
MCP integration
The distribution includes an MCP endpoint that lets authorized Claude or ChatGPT clients manage products, orders and other shop data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multi-tenancy
The framework supports multi-vendor, multi-channel, and multi-warehouse commerce, as well as multi-tenant shops in one installation.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Multi-vendor commerce
Aimeos supports multi-vendor, multi-channel and multi-warehouse setups with multi-tenancy.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Payment compliance
The features page says payments are PCI compliant via payment gateways.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Payment integrations
Through Omnipay and plugins, Aimeos connects to more than 100 gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Mollie and Adyen.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Payments
The maker lists more than 100 payment providers through Omnipay, including PayPal, Authorize.net, Mollie, and Stripe.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Performance
Aimeos documents render times down to about 20 milliseconds using caching and optimized queries.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Performance limit
The features page lists up to 100,000 products out of the box with standard MySQL and more than one billion with SOLR or Elasticsearch.Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Praise: flexibility
Reviewers commonly highlight modular customization, flexible data modelling and Laravel, Symfony or TYPO3 compatibility.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: scalability
Capterra reviewers repeatedly praise fast performance, large catalog support and suitability for complex marketplaces.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: support and code
One Trustpilot reviewer praised responsive support, clean code and thorough documentation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Product types
Supported product models include bundles, vouchers, virtual, configurable, custom-input and event products.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
SaaS tenancy
One installation can host unlimited independent merchant shops with separate catalogues, inventory and orders.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Security controls
Official security claims include reviewed code, SQL-injection whitelists, CSP support and a frontend that can work without JavaScript.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dev.aimeos.org
SEO features
SEO tooling includes readable URLs, canonical links, product rich data, deep links and XML sitemaps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dev.aimeos.org
Subscriptions
Products can be sold on recurring schedules with automated subscription renewals and payment captures.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
System requirements
The shop distribution requires PHP 8.1 or newer, supported SQL databases and Apache, Nginx or PHP's integrated server.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org

Plans and prices

Core framework Price not published Open source · Free for commercial use · No license or transaction fees Read 22 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Aimeos core Free Open source (LGPLv3) · free for commercial use Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.org
Open-source core Free MIT/LGPLv3 · commercial use · no recurring licence fee Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.org
Extended long term support $99 a month from 1 $ 99.00 per month + VAT · yearly payments 12 month minimum · bugfixes and security updates for Aimeos LTS versions · Laravel, TYPO3, and Symfony Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.com
Extended long-term support $99 a month + VAT · yearly · 12-month minimum LTS bug fixes and security updates · Laravel/TYPO3/Symfony · up to five years Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.com
Basic subscription $179 a month + VAT · 12-month minimum Email support · direct developer support · 24-business-hour response · weekdays Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.com
Basic support subscription $179 a month from 1 $ 179.00 per month + VAT 12 month minimum · email and direct developer support · 24 business hour response · English and German Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.com
Professional support $259, paid once + VAT 2 hours · email/developer support · remote web/SSH · 24-business-hour response Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.com
Professional support package $259, paid once from 1 $ 259.00 + VAT · 2 hours Personal email and direct developer support · web or SSH support · 24 business hour response · English and German Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.com
Extended subscription $379 a month + VAT · 12-month minimum Email support · callback calls · 12-business-hour response · weekdays Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.com
Extended support subscription $379 a month from 1 $ 379.00 per month + VAT 12 month minimum · email, direct developer, and telephone/video callback support · 12 business hour response · English and German Read 29 Sep 2026 · aimeos.com
Premium subscription $569 a month + VAT · 12-month minimum Email · callback · web/SSH support · 8-business-hour response · 7 days Read 14 Oct 2026 · aimeos.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Core framework is free for commercial use.
  • Supports multi-vendor, multi-channel and multi-warehouse commerce.
  • Provides REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • Lists more than 100 payment providers.
  • Supports multiple tenant shops in one installation.

Limits

  • Paid support subscriptions require a 12-month minimum.
  • Support excludes implementation and custom development.
  • Basic support costs $179 a month.

Who it suits

Aimeos is intended for developers, agencies and enterprises building shops, marketplaces or B2B commerce platforms. It may suit teams needing multi-store commerce, APIs or a choice of supported databases.

Aimeos in depth

Read the full write-up

Aimeos is an open-source PHP commerce framework for Laravel and TYPO3, built for developers and organizations creating online stores, marketplaces, or B2B platforms. It suits teams that can build and operate a self-run commerce stack; buyers who want a ready-made hosted storefront should look elsewhere.

Overview

Aimeos combines broad commerce functions with support for headless frontends and multiple selling operations. Its strongest case is a project with specific business rules, multiple channels or vendors, or a large catalog: the trade-off is that it is a framework for developers, not a finished store with implementation bundled in.

Key features

The framework handles product variants, bundles, vouchers, downloads, events, subscriptions, recurring payments, and configurable goods. Multi-vendor, multi-channel, multi-warehouse, and multi-tenant support can bring several commerce operations into one installation. That breadth is useful for marketplaces and complex businesses, but likely unnecessary overhead for a straightforward shop.

A JSON:API REST API and GraphQL admin API support custom storefronts, progressive web apps, and mobile apps. Omnipay provides connections to more than 100 payment providers, including PayPal, Authorize.net, Mollie, and Stripe. Aimeos describes gateway-based payments as PCI compliant and cites reviewed code, SQL injection allowlists, and Content Security Policy support against cross-site scripting.

Database support includes MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and DB2. Standard MySQL supports up to 100,000 products out of the box; SOLR or Elasticsearch can take catalogs beyond one billion, with the gigacommerce extension. That gives large-catalog projects room to scale, but the higher figure depends on additional search technology rather than the standard setup.

Pricing

The Aimeos core is open source under LGPLv3 and free for commercial use, with no recurring license or transaction fees for self-run stores or client projects. The Core framework is also described as open source and free for commercial use, with no published price. This makes the software itself accessible to teams able to handle their own build and operation; it does not include implementation or custom development.

Paid support is separate. Extended long term support costs $99 a month, billed yearly with a 12-month minimum, and covers bug fixes and security updates for Aimeos LTS versions on Laravel, TYPO3, and Symfony. Basic support is $179 a month, billed yearly with a 12-month minimum, for email and direct developer support with a 24-business-hour response. Extended support is $379 a month, billed yearly with a 12-month minimum, adding telephone or video callback support and a 12-business-hour response. Premium support is $569 a month, billed yearly with a 12-month minimum, with remote web or SSH support and an 8-business-hour response. The subscriptions provide unlimited requests per developer per month; all support tiers exclude implementation and custom development.

For a bounded issue, the Professional support package costs $259, paid once, plus VAT, for two hours of personal email and direct developer support, web or SSH support, and a 24-business-hour response. It avoids a subscription commitment but is limited to two hours. Subscription prices are stated with VAT additional.

Platforms

Aimeos is a PHP framework for Laravel and TYPO3, with API, Linux, self-hosted, and web platform support. Its REST and GraphQL APIs make it suitable for custom frontends, while database options include MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and DB2. This range helps teams fit it to existing technical environments, but the self-run framework model calls for development and operational capacity.

Who it's for

Aimeos is best for developers, agencies, and enterprises building stores, marketplaces, or B2B platforms that need control over commerce logic, multi-tenancy, or catalog scale. It is a weaker fit for small teams seeking a managed storefront or hands-off implementation.

Pros and cons

Pro: The core is free for commercial use without recurring license or transaction fees, keeping software licensing costs low for self-run projects.

Pro: Broad product types, multi-tenant operation, and multi-vendor and multi-channel support suit complex commerce in one installation.

Pro: REST and GraphQL APIs, wide database support, and more than 100 payment-provider connections leave room for custom architecture.

Con: Aimeos is a framework rather than a ready-made hosted storefront, so teams need the capability to build and operate their solution.

Con: Support subscriptions require a 12-month minimum, and none of the support options includes implementation or custom development.

Con: Catalog scale beyond the standard MySQL limit relies on SOLR or Elasticsearch and the gigacommerce extension.

Alternatives

Bagisto is another free, self-hosted option; its stated requirements include PHP 8.3+, MySQL 8.0.32+ or MariaDB 10.3+, and at least 4 GB of RAM, making those concrete prerequisites useful to check against an existing environment.

Spree Commerce offers a free Community Edition and a price-unlisted Enterprise Edition; consider it when its DTC, B2B, and marketplace positioning is a closer match.

Crystallize has a free Particle plan capped at one tenant per project, 25 orders, 100 items, and 5 GB of bandwidth. Choose it when those defined allowances fit better than a self-run framework.

Commerce Layer offers a free Developer plan limited to one organization, two users, two markets, 1,000 SKUs, 10 links, and 100 free live orders per month; those caps help teams judge whether its plan fits a smaller deployment.

Elastic Path has no free plan and offers order-based paid tiers, with the Entry tier covering up to 15,000 orders per year. It may suit buyers comparing a paid option against Aimeos's free core.

Solidus has a free DIY Edition covering its entire platform and requiring users to bring their own infrastructure; it is another option for teams prepared to self-host.

Vendure offers an open-source GPLv3 core and a separate platform tier; compare it when that framework and licensing model better fits the project.

Sylius has an open-source Standard edition and a Sylius Plus plan priced at €800 a year; consider it when that edition and price structure better suits the team.

For broader comparisons, see Headless Ecommerce Platforms and Ecommerce platforms.

Verdict

Choose Aimeos if your team can develop and run its own commerce platform and needs the flexibility of a free commercial-use core, extensive selling models, or multi-tenant and large-catalog support. Look elsewhere if you need a managed storefront or implementation included: Aimeos gives you the framework, while its paid support is a separate commitment.

Verdict

Aimeos provides a free commercial-use core with broad commerce, API and database support. Paid support is separate, requires at least 12 months for subscriptions and does not include implementation or custom development.

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