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Solidus
Solidus is an open-source eCommerce platform designed for brands that require extensive customization and scalability beyond what typical off-the-shelf solutions offer.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The open-source eCommerce platform for brands that demand complete customization and scalability.
Who should look elsewhere
DIY Edition requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance
Pros
- +Unparalleled customization capabilities due to open architecture
- +Scalable to handle high transaction volumes and complex business models
- +Rich set of native features for core eCommerce functionalities
- +Flexible deployment options (free DIY or managed Cloud)
- +Strong community and developer support
Cons
- −DIY Edition requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance
- −May be overkill for very simple, standard eCommerce needs
- −Cloud plans can be costly for advanced features and support
Key features
- ✓Extensible product catalog with custom data
- ✓Advanced stock and fulfillment management (split shipments, global fulfillment, WMS/3PL integration)
- ✓Built-in and third-party taxation system (VAT, GST, US sales taxes)
- ✓Fully customizable promotions engine with custom rules and actions
- ✓Open and customizable checkout flow (one-click, multi-step, upsells)
- ✓Native subscription engine with unified checkout and subscriber-only promos
- ✓Multi-store, multi-language, multi-currency support
- ✓RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY Edition | — | month | Bring your own infrastructure; Use the entire Solidus platform |
| Starter Cloud | — | month | Managed Platform Upgrades; Managed Infrastructure; Standard Application Monitoring |
| Enterprise Cloud | — | month | Expedited Platform Upgrades; Tailored/BYO Infrastructure; Standard + DMS Application Monitoring |