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Magento

The best alternatives to Magento

9 European alternatives · updated 9 October 2026 · How we select

Magento’s complexity and high running costs are pushing EU merchants toward simpler, more predictable platforms. Shopware, PrestaShop, and Sylius offer open-source flexibility with EU hosting, cutting the need for custom GDPR builds and US-based server locations.

In short

Magento covers storefronts, product catalog, b2b commerce, operations and marketplace. European alternatives: Sylius, Shopware, OXID eSales, Saleor and PrestaShop and 4 more. By area: Sylius, Shopware and OXID eSales for storefronts; Sylius, Shopware and OXID eSales for product catalog; Sylius, Shopware and OXID eSales for b2B commerce; Sylius, Shopware and OXID eSales for operations; Sylius, Saleor and Spryker for marketplace.

European alternatives to Magento

Sylius🇵🇱 PL

Open-source headless eCommerce framework for B2B, B2C and marketplaces

Replaces Magento for B2B, B2C and marketplace needs with a headless, modular framework.

Covers all of MagentoFrom €800/yr★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan
Shopware🇩🇪 DE

German open-source ecommerce platform with B2B features and EU hosting

Replaces Magento for B2B and multi-channel ecommerce with EU-focused features.

StorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperations★ 3.4 (677 reviews)Import from Magento: ✓ official migration tool · source
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planISO/IEC 27001:2022
Shopware vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem and drag-and-drop editor for customization
  • Scalability and robust feature set for growing businesses
  • Smooth integrations with third-party tools and marketplaces like Amazon and eBay
  • High cost of plugins and advanced features, with steep scaling for growing teams
  • Opaque sales-led pricing model without published rate cards
  • Plugin updates and compatibility issues affecting performance
OXID eSales🇩🇪 DE

German open-source ecommerce platform with B2B and ERP integrations

Replaces Magento for B2B and ERP-integrated ecommerce with multi-shop support.

StorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperationsFrom €121/mo★ 4.0 (50 reviews)
GDPROpen SourceISO 27001
Saleor🇵🇱 PL

Open-source headless ecommerce from Poland with GraphQL API

Replaces Magento with a headless, GraphQL-based platform for B2B, B2C and marketplace needs.

Covers all of MagentoFrom $1,599/mo★ 4.8 (3 reviews)
EU hostingOpen SourceFree plan
Saleor vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • Composable, API-first architecture for flexible storefront management
  • High performance and scalability for enterprise ecommerce
  • Open-source nature enabling deep customization and control
  • Steeper learning curve and less intuitive UI for non-technical users
  • Complex onboarding for advanced implementations
  • Limited out-of-the-box features requiring additional development effort
PrestaShop🇫🇷 FR

Open-source ecommerce platform with multi-store and multi-language support

Replaces Magento for full online store management with multi-store and multi-language support.

StorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperationsFrom €24/mo★ 3.5 (1005 reviews)Import from Magento: ✓ via CSV export · source
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planCMMI Level 5
PrestaShop vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • Extensive built-in ecommerce features and customization flexibility
  • Open-source freedom with full code and data ownership
  • Strong performance and scalability for growing businesses
  • Essential features locked behind expensive paid modules
  • Premium support is costly and contradicts free software positioning
  • Requires technical expertise for effective use
commercetools🇩🇪 DE

Headless commerce platform with MACH architecture for scalable ecommerce

Replaces Magento with a headless, API-first platform for scalable B2B and B2C commerce.

StorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperations★ 4.4 (458 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
commercetools vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • Highly customizable and flexible platform for complex enterprise commerce
  • Well-documented, fast, and stable APIs
  • Pure MACH architecture enabling seamless integration and scalability
  • Steep learning curve and onboarding challenges, especially for non-technical staff
  • Requires significant developer expertise, limiting suitability for less technical organizations
  • Order-based pricing model can be high and non-transparent, often requiring direct negotiation
Spryker🇩🇪 DE

Composable B2B and marketplace commerce platform with API-first architecture

Replaces Magento for B2B and marketplace commerce with a composable, API-first platform.

Covers all of Magento★ 4.3 (252 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001:2022
Spryker vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • Highly flexible and customizable for complex business cases
  • Modular, composable architecture avoids feature bloat
  • Stable system with fast site speed and reliable performance
  • Steep learning curve and complex onboarding
  • Requires substantial technical investment and resources
  • Frontend capabilities lag behind backend strength
Mirakl🇫🇷 FR

French SaaS marketplace platform for B2B and B2C businesses

Replaces Magento’s marketplace features only, not full ecommerce.

MarketplaceFrom $699/mo★ 4.4 (56 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001
Mirakl vs Magento →
What users praise and criticise
  • AI-powered catalog management accelerates product data mapping by ~1,000x
  • B2B-specific features: complex hierarchies, multiple pricing models, quotes, invoicing, and specialized order workflows
  • Mirakl Connect network links businesses with vetted sellers and partners
  • Steep learning curve and non-intuitive interface requiring extensive training
  • Unbundled APIs with unclear documentation complicate integrations
  • Support issues: unanswered tickets for weeks and billing disputes over SKU counts
Oxatis🇫🇷 FR

French B2B ecommerce platform with headless architecture and EU hosting

Replaces Magento for B2B ecommerce with headless architecture and multi-channel selling.

StorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperationsFrom €39/mo★ 1.8 (15 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

All Magento alternatives at a glance

Which part of Magento each alternative covers.

ProviderStorefrontsProduct catalogB2B commerceOperationsMarketplaceFromRatingImport from Magento
Magento 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓–★ 4.2–
Sylius 🇵🇱✓✓✓✓✓€800/yr★ 4.7 (29)–
Shopware 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓On request★ 3.4 (677)✓ service
OXID eSales 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓€121/mo★ 4.0 (50)–
Saleor 🇵🇱✓✓✓✓✓$1,599/mo★ 4.8 (3)–
PrestaShop 🇫🇷✓✓✓✓€24/mo★ 3.5 (1005)✓ via file
commercetools 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓On request★ 4.4 (458)–
Spryker 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓✓On request★ 4.3 (252)–
Mirakl 🇫🇷✓$699/mo★ 4.4 (56)–
Oxatis 🇫🇷✓✓✓✓€39/mo★ 1.8 (15)–

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Magento: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US · since 2007
Where your data is stored
EU region only on some plansEU hosting is available for Adobe Commerce on Cloud, with production in select AWS regions and development/reporting in US or EU.
Transfers to the US based on
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts
DPA · Sub-processors
Price
Free plan
Rating
★ 4.2 (1,286 reviews)

What users value in Magento

  • Highly customizable for complex e-commerce needs
  • Strong API and headless capabilities
  • Large ecosystem of extensions and themes

What they criticise

  • Steep learning curve for developers and admins
  • High total cost of ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Performance can degrade with large catalogs without optimization

Sources: adobe.com · g2.com · capterra.com · magento.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Magento

Magento exports your data as CSV, and its API can read everything out. Via the export files: PrestaShop. With help from the vendor: Shopware. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool can fully replace Magento?

PrestaShop, Shopware, Sylius, Saleor and OXID eSales cover storefronts, product catalogs, B2B commerce and operations. Spryker and commercetools also cover these areas. Mirakl focuses on marketplace functionality only.

Which European alternative is best for a marketplace?

Mirakl is a SaaS marketplace platform. Sylius and Saleor also support marketplace functionality. Spryker covers marketplace features as well.

Can I migrate my data from Magento to a European alternative?

PrestaShop supports migration via CSV export. Shopware offers an official migration tool. For other platforms, check their import options.

Are European Magento alternatives GDPR-compliant by default?

PrestaShop, Shopware, Sylius, Saleor, Spryker, commercetools and Oxatis offer EU hosting. OXID eSales does not have confirmed EU hosting. Compliance also depends on your configuration and integrations.

Do European Magento alternatives offer free plans?

PrestaShop, Shopware, Sylius, Saleor and OXID eSales are open source and free to use. Saleor, Sylius and PrestaShop also have published paid plans.

Where does Magento store my data?

Magento offers optional EU data residency for Adobe Commerce on Cloud. Production data can be hosted in select AWS regions, while development and reporting may be in the US or EU.

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