
Commerce Layer
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| Fact | Commerce Layer | Sylius |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting model | hosted | self-hosted |
| Integrations | Documented payment integrations include Adyen, Axerve, Braintree, Checkout.com, Klarna, PayPal and Stripe, with external gateways available for custom providers. | The API is intended to connect ERP, CRM, PIM and other best-of-breed enterprise systems. |
| Praise: flexibility | The TrustRadius reviewer praised Commerce Layer’s flexibility, true headless MACH architecture, integrated sales and shipment workflows, and extensive API and webhook coverage. | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise Sylius for flexibility, customization and the ability to extend its Symfony-based core. |
| Product | Commerce Layer is a transactional commerce API for international brands that makes digital experiences shoppable. | Sylius is an open-source headless eCommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise brands seeking custom solutions. |
| Promotions | The promotion engine supports market-specific rules configured with a visual editor or JSON-based DSL. | Core commerce capabilities include promotions and coupons, with Sylius 2.3 adding improved multi-channel promotion behavior. |
| Rating on Capterra | 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews |
Commerce Layer suits brands creating headless ecommerce sites, mobile apps, or omnichannel retail experiences. Its API and order-management features may also fit teams connecting commerce across markets and store locations.
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.