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Magento Open Source vs Shopper
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| Fact | Magento Open Source | Shopper |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | OSL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 12k | 1.3k |
| Latest | 2.4.9 | v2.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Shopify. Alternatives to Shopify →
Full replacementMagento Open SourceSelf-hosted store with catalogue, checkout and extensions; Adobe Commerce is the paid edition.
PartialShopperA Laravel admin for catalogue, customers and orders; the storefront is yours to build.
Magento Open Source
- 2.4.92026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.9
- 2.4.8-p52026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.8-p5
- 2.4.7-p102026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.7-p10
- 2.4.6-p152026-05-12Magento Release 2.4.6-p15
- 2.4.9-beta12026-03-10Magento Release 2.4.9-beta1
Shopper
- v3.0.0-rc.32026-10-05> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v3.0.0-rc.22026-09-25> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v2.12.02026-09-25feat(admin): listing metadata and stack in the starter kit manifest (#672)
- v3.0.0-rc.12026-09-17> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- v3.0.0-beta.62026-08-19> [!CAUTION]pre-release
Magento Open Source
unsigned The latest release, 2.4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Shopper
✓ signed The latest release, v2.12.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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