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Spec score 9.3 #7 of 280 in Ecommerce platforms

What it is

Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands building custom commerce solutions. Its framework supports B2C and B2B use cases and provides a customizable REST API built with API Platform for headless frontends and microservice architectures. Sylius Standard is a Symfony application with Sylius core as a dependency; it can be installed with Composer or Docker and run on a standard VPS. Docker and Kubernetes are also deployment options for cloud environments. The Addons marketplace lists plugins and third-party integrations. Sylius Plus adds commercial modules such as advanced multi-store, returns management, multi-source inventory, loyalty, partial shipment and request for quotation. Standard is offered under the MIT license with community support and no response-time guarantee; Plus lists SLA-backed support with a one-day response time. Standard has no native quotation process, so customers cannot start price inquiries online. No Standard price is listed. Sylius Plus starts from €800 per year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Sylius is a headless, open-source eCommerce framework built on Symfony for customizable B2C and B2B commerce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Product
Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands seeking custom solutions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
API
Sylius provides a customizable REST API built with API Platform for headless frontends and microservice architectures.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Integrations
The API is intended to connect ERP, CRM, PIM and other best-of-breed enterprise systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Support
Community support is available through Slack, Stack Overflow and GitHub, while Sylius Plus offers SLA-backed vendor support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The Community Edition is free software under the MIT license; Sylius Plus is commercial.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Headquarters
Opole, PolandRead 28 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
App marketplace
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
Apple App Store app
Control for Sylius is listed as a free iPhone and iPad business app that connects to a merchant's own Sylius store.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
B2B features
Sylius Plus offers a B2B Suite with organization-oriented shopping, tailored price lists and order-management tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Catalog management
Sylius supports products, variants, attributes, images, descriptions, categorization and channel-specific pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Company history
The official history says the open-source project began in 2011 after Paweł Jędrzejewski rewrote a family eCommerce platform on Symfony.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Company size and founding
LinkedIn lists Sylius as a privately held company founded in 2017 with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Digital products
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
Documentation
Public documentation covers installation, configuration, APIs, customization and release policies, while the complete reference book requires login.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Download
Sylius Standard is a Symfony application with Sylius core as a dependency and can be installed with Composer or Docker.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Extensibility
Sylius is delivered as Symfony packages and supports plugins distributed through its addons marketplace and Packagist.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Google Play app
Control for Sylius is an Android companion app for connecting to a self-hosted store, viewing orders and working offline; the listing shows 0+ downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Headless architecture
The framework lets teams replace the data model, business logic, checkout and frontend layers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Hosting
Sylius can run on a standard VPS or use Docker and Kubernetes for cloud deployments.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Hosting model
self-hostedRead 20 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
Independent pricing listing
TrustRadius lists a Basic cloud plan at $5420 per year and indicates that a free trial is available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Installation
A new project can be created with Composer, installed with the Sylius console command and run using Symfony tooling; Docker instructions are also provided.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Intended customers
Sylius describes its target audience as mid-market and enterprise brands that need custom eCommerce solutions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
International commerce
The documentation describes multi-currency, multi-locale and multi-channel storefronts managed from one administration interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Inventory
Sylius Plus adds multi-source inventory management as a commercial module.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Latest release news
Sylius 2.3, dated September 28, 2026, added Symfony 8 support, a dark admin theme, PHP-configurable grids and a stable Payment Request API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Legal maker
Sylius identifies its legal entity as Sylius sp. z o.o., registered in Białe Błota, Poland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Limit: B2B completeness
A G2 reviewer says comprehensive B2B functions may require additional development or paid plugins.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: documentation and support
G2 and Capterra reviews mention uneven documentation, slow or absent query responses and weaker support than larger competitors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: implementation complexity
Independent developer commentary characterizes Sylius as powerful but over-engineered for beginners and difficult beyond basic use without Symfony expertise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: learning curve
G2 and Capterra reviewers describe a high technical entry barrier and setup that requires developer expertise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Marketplace features
The Marketplace Suite provides vendor onboarding, communication, payment splitting, reporting and document processing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Notable limits
The Plus comparison says Standard does not include a native quotation process, and customers cannot initiate price inquiries online.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Payments
Official and ecosystem integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Adyen and other payment providers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Plus features
Sylius Plus offers modules including advanced multi-store, returns management, multi-source inventory, loyalty, partial shipment, and request for quotation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Praise: flexibility
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise Sylius for flexibility, customization and the ability to extend its Symfony-based core.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Promotions
Core commerce capabilities include promotions and coupons, with Sylius 2.3 adding improved multi-channel promotion behavior.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Rating on Capterra
4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Release cadence
Patch releases generally arrive every three to six weeks, minor releases every three to six months and major releases every two to three years.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
REST API
Sylius provides a customizable REST API built on API Platform for headless frontends and integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Sales channels
omnichannelRead 20 Sep 2026 · sylius.com
Security incident
A September 2, 2026 advisory reported four vulnerabilities involving API authentication, administrator password reset and payment processing, with two allowing administrator takeover.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Security process
Sylius says releases run automated compatibility and security checks against FriendsOfPHP advisories and block releases when vulnerable dependencies are found.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Security updates
Sylius published a 2026 security update for its Mollie plugin addressing payment-status forgery through webhooks and customer-data exposure through order-ID enumeration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Self-hosting
The software is distributed for on-premise deployment and can run on VPS infrastructure, Docker or Kubernetes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Shipping and taxes
The platform includes shipping and tax management components that can be customized for a store's business rules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
System requirements
Current documentation requires PHP 8.2 or newer with gd, exif, fileinfo, intl and sodium extensions plus Composer; Windows use is through WSL.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sylius.com
Use cases
The framework supports B2C and B2B commerce, including demanding business models.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com

Plans and prices

Sylius Plus €800 a year starts from 800€ / year Commercial license · on-premise · SLA-backed support · one-day response time · enterprise modules Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Sylius Standard Free free MIT license · community support · on-premise Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Sylius Standard Free MIT license · on-premise · community support · no response guarantee Read 15 Oct 2026 · sylius.com
Sylius Plus €800 a year starts from 800€ / year Commercial license · SLA-backed support · on-premise · pricing based on online GMV; modular option also considers selected modules Read 2 Oct 2026 · sylius.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Customizable REST API supports headless frontends.
  • Can run on a standard VPS, Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Marketplace lists plugins and third-party integrations.
  • Plus includes a one-day support response time.

Limits

  • Standard has no native quotation process.
  • Standard community support has no response-time guarantee.
  • Sylius Plus starts from €800 per year.

Who it suits

Sylius suits mid-market and enterprise businesses that need custom B2C or B2B commerce and can manage a self-hosted application. Plus may suit teams needing its commercial modules and SLA-backed support.

Verdict

Sylius offers an open-source foundation for custom commerce, with additional operational and commerce modules in Plus. The lack of native quotations in Standard and the distinction between its support tiers are worth weighing against the listed Plus price.

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