swell-js
The premium Open Source alternative to Shopify Storefront API
🎯 Best for:Developers building custom headless storefronts on Swell
What is swell-js?
A JavaScript library designed to interface with the Swell headless commerce API. It provides native methods for cart persistence, checkout processing, and customer authentication without proprietary middleware.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptE-commerce & Retail
Why swell-js?
- • Lightweight bundle size
- • TypeScript support
- • Simplified cart logic
Limitations
- • Locked to Swell backend
- • Requires JS environment
- • Limited to client-side operations
2/12/2026
Last Update
29
Forks
30
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$3,480
/ year (est. based on Shopify Storefront API)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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