Aimeos
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VisitAimeos vs Sylius
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| Fact | Aimeos | Sylius |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Developers are instructed to create project extensions and override templates instead of modifying core files. | Sylius is delivered as Symfony packages and supports plugins distributed through its addons marketplace and Packagist. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Opole, Poland |
| Installation | A standalone shop can be created with Composer using the aimeos/aimeos project command, while existing Laravel apps use aimeos/aimeos-laravel. | A new project can be created with Composer, installed with the Sylius console command and run using Symfony tooling; Docker instructions are also provided. |
| License | The core Aimeos packages are open source and free for commercial use with no recurring license fees for self-run stores or client projects. | The Community Edition is free software under the MIT license; Sylius Plus is commercial. |
| Limit: learning curve | Several Capterra reviews describe the architecture as difficult to learn and documentation as extensive but sometimes unclear. | G2 and Capterra reviewers describe a high technical entry barrier and setup that requires developer expertise. |
| Payments | The maker lists more than 100 payment providers through Omnipay, including PayPal, Authorize.net, Mollie, and Stripe. | Official and ecosystem integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Adyen and other payment providers. |
| Praise: flexibility | Reviewers commonly highlight modular customization, flexible data modelling and Laravel, Symfony or TYPO3 compatibility. | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise Sylius for flexibility, customization and the ability to extend its Symfony-based core. |
| Product | Aimeos is an open-source PHP e-commerce framework for Laravel and TYPO3 that supports online shops, headless frontends, marketplaces, and B2B platforms. | Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands seeking custom solutions. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
Aimeos plans
- Core framework—
- Open-source coreFree
- Aimeos coreFree
- Extended long term support$99 a month
- Extended long-term support$99 a month
- Basic subscription$179 a month
Sylius plans
- Sylius Plus€800 a year
- Sylius StandardFree
Pick Aimeos if…
Aimeos suits developers, agencies, and enterprises building online stores, marketplaces, or B2B commerce platforms. It is aimed at teams able to work with a PHP framework.
Pick Sylius if…
Sylius suits mid-market and enterprise brands building custom B2C or B2B commerce. Standard fits teams seeking an open-source, self-hosted platform, while Plus is for customers who need commercial modules and SLA-backed support.