openfront

The premium Open Source alternative to Shopify Plus

🎯 Best for:Developers preferring a code-first schema approach.

What is openfront?

A headless Shopify alternative that combines Next.js for server-side rendering with Keystone.js for a powerful GraphQL-based backend. It enables developers to build high-performance, SEO-optimized stores with a schema-driven content management approach.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptE-commerce & Retail

Why openfront?

  • Strong GraphQL support
  • Next.js SSR performance
  • Flexible data modeling

Limitations

  • Steeper learning curve for Keystone
  • Requires Node.js hosting
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem
2/23/2026
Last Update
12
Forks
1
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$3,480
/ year (est. based on Shopify Plus)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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