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Shopware

by Shopware · Schöppingen, Germany · Since 2000

Open-source commerce.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Shopware?

Shopware is e-commerce platforms & website builders from Shopware, based in Schöppingen, Germany and has been building software since 2000. Open-source commerce.

E-commerce platforms let you build and run an online store — catalogue, checkout, payments, shipping and marketing — and sync with marketplaces. Global platforms dominate D2C; Indian products compete on price, UPI checkout and WhatsApp commerce.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +26 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Shopware features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Shopware adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Storefront themes and mobile checkout
  • Indian payment gateways and COD
  • Shipping integrations
  • Marketplace sync (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)
  • Discounts, coupons and abandoned cart recovery
  • WhatsApp commerce
  • Apps and plugins
  • Analytics and SEO
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host

Shopware pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Shopware charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on shopware.com.

Specifications

Category
E-commerce platforms & website builders
Vendor
Shopware
Headquarters
Schöppingen, Germany
Founded
2000
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Shopware — frequently asked questions

What is Shopware?+

Shopware is e-commerce platforms & website builders by Shopware. Open-source commerce.

How much does Shopware cost?+

Shopware has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Shopware offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Shopware offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Shopware made in India?+

No. Shopware is developed by Shopware in Schöppingen, Germany, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Shopware best suited for?+

Shopware suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for e-commerce platforms & website builders.

What are the best alternatives to Shopware?+

Popular alternatives in e-commerce platforms & website builders include Swiggy Minis, Instamojo Store, Instamojo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Shopware deployed?+

Shopware is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Shopware

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Shopware · Schöppingen, Germany · Founded 2000 · 1 product in our catalogue

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