Build your professional online store, free and secure.
Shopware Community Edition gives you a fully featured open-source ecommerce platform designed for flexibility, modularity, and scalable growth. Built for developers, delivering real business impact.
Freedom to grow without lock-in or license fees.
Extend, customize, and scale without compromise.
Sell from day one with embedded payments.
Innovate faster with a flexible extension ecosystem.
Choose the setup that fits your goals
Whether you're ready to start developing or simply want to explore the platform, there are two ways to get started with Shopware Community Edition. Choose the option that best matches how you want to experience Shopware today.
Install and build locally with the CLI
The Shopware CLI is the recommended way for developers and builders to get started with Shopware locally. Build Shopware locally, create deployment-ready projects, and streamline plugin and storefront development with AI-assisted workflows.
Ideal for
Creating new Shopware projects quickly
Developing shops and extensions locally
Modern workflows including Git and CI/CD
Try Shopware online
Launch a fully hosted free demo store in minutes and explore Shopware without any technical setup. Choose from industry-specific templates, discover key commerce features, and start experimenting with features right away to discover what you can build with Shopware.
Ideal for
Exploring Shopware quickly
Learning the platform without technical setup
Evaluating features with realistic sample data
Trusted by leading global enterprise brands.
Features and capabilities, ready to scale.
From flexible storefront design and product management to built-in commerce functionality, Shopware Community Edition gives you powerful features to launch and run modern ecommerce experiences.
Content Management & Design
Visual page builder
Media manager
Default theme
Customer Experience & Marketing
Customer groups
Promotions
Net-/gross price display
Rule-based & scaled pricing
SEO
Basic search
Filter and sorting options
Cross-selling
Product reviews
Tag management
Product feeds
Internationalization & Localization
Sales channels
Multi-language
Currency and tax management
Workflows & Automation
Roles and permissions
Rule Builder
Flow Builder
Extensibility
Use or publish extensions from/to App Store
API
Custom fields
Custom entities
Admin SDK
Inventory & Order Management
Physical products
Digital products
Product variants
Dynamic product groups
Properties
Manufacturers
Category management
Order management
Admin orders
Customer management
Payment method integration
Shipping provider integration
Support
Community support via Discord
Other
Import / Export
Migration
MCP Server
Everything you need to get started
Whether you're installing, developing, or looking for help from other community members, these resources will point you in the right direction.
Start Shopware in just minutes
Follow the official Shopware documentation for detailed setup steps, configuration options, and advanced usage.
Apps & Extensions
Extend your commerce capabilities with our ecosystem of verified applications.
Discord community
Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other developers.
Learning Paths
Follow interactive learning paths tailored to your role and goals. Build your skills step by step and put your knowledge into practice along the way.
Community Hub
Be part of a global community shaping the next evolution of commerce. Follow guided learning paths, explore tutorials and documentation, join community discussions, and find answers as you build with Shopware.
Ready to take your business further?
Community Edition is the foundation for Shopware Rise, Shopware Evolve, and Shopware Beyond plans. When you’re ready to grow faster, you can move to advanced B2B/B2C capabilities and expert support designed to accelerate growth. Explore the plan that fits your next step.
