18 open source shop systems at a glance – strengths, special features and recommended applications for your e-commerce.
“Digitalization is not an IT project—it is a business strategy.”
– Björn Groenewold, Managing Director, Groenewold IT Solutions
> Key Takeaway: This overview compares 18 open-source shop systems (including WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, Shopware) by feature set, scalability, community size, and hosting requirements. The choice depends on product count, integration requirements, and technical expertise.
Open Source Shop Systems in Test: The 18 most important eCommerce platforms for online shops
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The following independent references complement the topics in this article:
- Bitkom – German digital industry association
- German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
- European Commission – Digital strategy
- MDN Web Docs (Mozilla)
- W3C – World Wide Web Consortium
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About the author
Managing Director of Groenewold IT Solutions GmbH and Hyperspace GmbH
For over 15 years Björn Groenewold has been developing software solutions for the mid-market. He is Managing Director of Groenewold IT Solutions GmbH and Hyperspace GmbH. As founder of Groenewold IT Solutions he has successfully supported more than 250 projects – from legacy modernisation to AI integration.
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