Best Headless Ecommerce Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Crystallize is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Aimeos and Bagisto. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Aimeos. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Medusa at $29/mo.
Building an online store with a separate storefront and commerce backend calls for a platform that fits how you plan to sell and operate. The ranked entries start with Medusa, Saleor, and Aimeos. Compare API protocols and deployment options, then check capabilities for inventory, multiple stores, marketplaces, B2B commerce, and subscription products. These features can help you assess how each platform maps to your store setup and sales model. Pricing details also matter: note whether a free plan is available and what the paid starting price is. Use the listed criteria to weigh the tradeoffs among the options, whether you’re planning a single storefront or need support for more involved commerce operations.
28 headless ecommerce platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Crystallize Top pick · 7.2 
#2 Aimeos Runner-up · 7.1 
#3 Bagisto Also great · 7.0 Free plan · Free- Free plan apimacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 949 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment options
- both
- API protocols
- rest_and_graphql
- Multi-store support
- Yes
- B2B commerce
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment options
- both
- API protocols
- rest_and_graphql
- B2B commerce
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiWeb
- Deployment options
- cloud
- API protocols
- rest
- Multi-store support
- Yes
- B2B commerce
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 29 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$29/mofirst paid tier About MedusaVisit site - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 1,599 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 30 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$30/mofirst paid tier About FoxyVisit site - apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment options
- cloud
- API protocols
- rest_and_graphql
- Multi-store support
- Yes
- B2B commerce
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - self-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 29 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$29/mofirst paid tier About SwellVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Deployment options
- cloud
- Multi-store support
- Yes
- B2B commerce
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which headless ecommerce platform is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Crystallize is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.2. Aimeos is second and Bagisto third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Medusa has the lowest first paid tier we found: $29/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.