Shopsys Platform vs Sylius
Shopsys Platform
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Sylius
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| Figure | Shopsys Platform | Sylius |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €66.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Ecommerce platforms | 8.1 (#106) | 9.3 (#7) |
| API | The Frontend API is GraphQL-based, installed in the project base, exposed at /graphql/, and intended for external storefronts and mobile applications. | Sylius provides a customizable REST API built with API Platform for headless frontends and microservice architectures. |
| Documentation | The knowledge base covers installation, configuration, architecture, frontend API, storefront, integrations, testing, extensibility and administration. | Public documentation covers installation, configuration, APIs, customization and release policies, while the complete reference book requires login. |
| Founded | Shopsys says Petr Svoboda founded the company in 2003. | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Hosting model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Dynamics AX, PayPal, GoPay, Akeneo PIM, Algolia, Elasticsearch, DHL, GLS, UPS and Mergado. | The API is intended to connect ERP, CRM, PIM and other best-of-breed enterprise systems. |
| License | The core uses a Development License that permits free evaluation, development and testing but prohibits live commercial stores without a Commercial License. | The Community Edition is free software under the MIT license; Sylius Plus is commercial. |
| Limit: learning curve | The G2 reviewer warns that developers unfamiliar with Symfony and the architecture face a steep learning curve. | G2 and Capterra reviewers describe a high technical entry barrier and setup that requires developer expertise. |
| Praise: flexibility | The sole G2 reviewer describes the framework as a solid, customizable foundation for B2C, B2B and hybrid stores. | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise Sylius for flexibility, customization and the ability to extend its Symfony-based core. |
| Product | Shopsys Platform is an open-code e-commerce platform for building large custom online shops. | Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands seeking custom solutions. |
| Rating on G2 | 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews |
| Sales channels | omnichannel | omnichannel |
| Self-hosting | Docker Compose packages the required application services, while native installation is also documented for customer-controlled servers. | The software is distributed for on-premise deployment and can run on VPS infrastructure, Docker or Kubernetes. |
| Support | Public support channels include Slack, GitHub Discussions and GitHub issue reporting. | Community support is available through Slack, Stack Overflow and GitHub, while Sylius Plus offers SLA-backed vendor support. |
Plans
Shopsys Platform
- Commercial licensePriced on request
- Shopsys PlatformPriced on request
Sylius
- Sylius Plus€800 a year
- Sylius StandardFree
- Sylius StandardFree
- Sylius Plus€800 a year
In their own words
Shopsys Platform
Shopsys Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Sylius
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.