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Commerce Layer

Ch 068.4of 277 Ecommerce platforms
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Hosting modelhosted
  4. 4Sales channelsomnichannel
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Overview

Commerce Layer is ranked #6 of 277 in ecommerce platforms on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Commerce Layer plans and pricing

All plans
Developer Not published 1 organization · 2 users · 2 markets · 1,000 SKUs · 10 links · 100 free live orders/month commercelayer.io · 20 Sept 2026
Enterprise Not published Unlimited organizations · Unlimited users · Unlimited markets · Unlimited SKUs · Unlimited links · Custom orders/year commercelayer.io · 20 Sept 2026
Developer Free 1 organization · 2 users · 2 markets · 1,000 SKUs · 10 links · unlimited test orders · 100 free live orders/month · Core API access · community support commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Enterprise Not published Unlimited organizations, users, markets, SKUs, and links · custom orders/year · Core, Metrics, and Provisioning API access · dedicated support · custom user roles · custom identity provider · enterprise SLAs commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on ecommerce platforms

Free plan
Yescommercelayer.io
Hosting model
hostedcommercelayer.io
Sales channels
omnichannelcommercelayer.io

Facts

Product
Commerce Layer is a transactional commerce API for international brands that makes digital experiences shoppable.docs.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Checkout
Its API-first, stateless checkout supports multiple markets and currencies and can connect to payment gateways and tax calculators.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Order management
Its distributed OMS provides a unified view of inventory across locations and automates order steps from reservation through shipping.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Promotions
The promotion engine supports market-specific rules configured with a visual editor or JSON-based DSL.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
In-store commerce
The POS system uses the same API as online channels and supports store inventory, endless aisle, and shareable selling links.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The platform supports third-party integrations, and its documentation describes a Zapier app for connecting to third-party services.docs.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Payment gateways
Commerce Layer says it integrates out of the box with commonly used payment providers and also allows manual or external payment services.docs.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
API and events
The homepage lists 400+ API endpoints and real-time webhooks with 100+ trigger events.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Performance and availability
The homepage states an average API response time below 90 ms and a guaranteed uptime of 99.99%.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The security page states SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS Level 1 Provider, and ISO 27001 certifications.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Access controls
Commerce Layer uses OAuth 2.0 and resource-level permissions to control API access.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The homepage advertises 24/7 support; the Developer plan includes community support and Enterprise includes dedicated support.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Pricing limit
The Developer plan includes 100 free live orders per month and unlimited test orders; Enterprise orders are custom quoted.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Trial and hosting limits
There is no trial period, though Enterprise trial options can be discussed with sales; Commerce Layer does not offer an on-premise version.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
The site describes use for headless ecommerce websites, existing websites, mobile apps, omnichannel retail, subscriptions, shoppable links, and connected devices.commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026

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