The Best Self-Hosted E-Commerce Platforms of 2025

Optimized for UnderHost’s High-Performance, Privacy-First Servers

Why Self-Hosted E-Commerce in 2025?

With SaaS platforms imposing strict content policies and transaction fees, developers and merchants are migrating to self-hosted solutions for full control, scalability, and DMCA-free operation. UnderHost’s offshore VPS and dedicated servers provide the ideal infrastructure: 10Gbps uplinks, NVMe storage, and zero takedown hassles.

UnderHost’s Netherlands servers reduced our Medusa.js API latency by 62% compared to our old SaaS provider. Now we handle 50K checkouts/month without throttling.
— Markus R., E-Commerce Architect

Top 6 Self-Hosted Platforms for 2025

1. Medusa.js (Headless Commerce Engine)

The open-source alternative to Shopify’s backend, Medusa.js decouples frontends (React, Vue) from a Node.js API core. Perfect for:

• Multi-vendor marketplaces
• Custom checkout flows
• High-traffic stores needing GraphQL

UnderHost Optimization: Deploy on a Cloud VPS with 4+ vCPUs for sub-100ms API responses. Pair with UnderEDGE CDN for global product catalogs.

2. Saleor (Python-Powered GraphQL)

Built with Django and React, Saleor excels at B2B transactions and subscription models. Key features:

• Webhook-based real-time updates
• Multi-currency/warehouse support
• PWA-ready

UnderHost Recommendation: Use offshore dedicated servers for GDPR-avoidant enterprises. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS preferred.

3. Sylius (PHP Symfony Flex)

A Magento alternative without the bloat, Sylius offers:

• Modular architecture (plugins for auctions, memberships)
• Behat-powered testing suite
• Taxonomy-driven product management

Hosting Tip: Optimize with Redis caching on managed business hosting for PHP 8.3.

4. Bagisto (Laravel + Vue)

Tailored for privacy-centric stores in regulated niches (CBD, gaming, adult). Highlights:

• Built-in multi-channel fulfillment
• TOR network compatibility
• Monero/XMR payment gateways

UnderHost Advantage: Host on Caribbean dedicated servers for legal insulation.

5. Magento 2.x (Enterprise-Grade)

The heavyweight for complex catalogs (500K+ SKUs). Requires:

• Minimum 8GB RAM + NVMe storage
• Elasticsearch clustering
• Redis for session storage

Infrastructure Solution: 10Gbps dedicated servers with UnderManagement for auto-scaling.

6. WooCommerce (Headless Mode)

Transform WordPress into a decoupled e-commerce engine using:

• WPGraphQL plugin
• Next.js frontends
• Faust.js for authentication

Hosting Pairing: Managed WordPress hosting + Cloud VPS for API microservices.

How to Choose Your Stack

Match your platform to UnderHost’s infrastructure:

Platform	Recommended Hosting	Ideal For
Medusa.js/Saleor	Cloud VPS (4+ cores)	Headless stores, global brands
Bagisto/Sylius	Offshore VPS	Privacy-first merchants
Magento 2.x	10Gbps Dedicated	Enterprise catalogs