Adobe Commerce
Enterprise e-commerce platform (formerly Magento Commerce) for building customizable online storefronts with rich features
EverShop
TypeScript-first eCommerce platform built with GraphQL and React
Modern, modular eCommerce platform designed for developers who need essential commerce features with full customization. Built on TypeScript, GraphQL, React, and PostgreSQL.
Overview
Developer-Centric Commerce Platform
EverShop is a TypeScript-first eCommerce platform engineered for developers who demand flexibility and modern architecture. Built on GraphQL, React, and PostgreSQL, it delivers essential commerce capabilities through a modular, fully customizable foundation that accelerates tailored shopping experiences.
Architecture & Extensibility
The platform embraces a component-driven approach with Express.js powering the backend and React handling the frontend. Its modular architecture supports custom extension and theme development, enabling teams to build precisely the commerce experience their business requires without wrestling against framework constraints.
Rapid Deployment
EverShop ships with Docker support for instant local development and streamlined production deployments. The platform includes core commerce features—product catalogs, shopping cart, checkout workflows—while maintaining the flexibility to extend or replace functionality as requirements evolve. Whether launching an MVP or scaling an established storefront, EverShop provides the technical foundation without imposing rigid business logic.
Highlights
TypeScript-first architecture with GraphQL API and React frontend
Modular design supporting custom extensions and theme development
Docker-ready deployment with PostgreSQL database backend
Essential commerce features: catalog, cart, checkout workflows
Pros
- Modern tech stack (TypeScript, GraphQL, React) appeals to contemporary developers
- Modular architecture enables precise customization without framework lock-in
- Docker support simplifies environment setup and deployment
- GPL-3.0 license provides full source access and modification rights
Considerations
- Smaller ecosystem compared to established platforms like Magento or WooCommerce
- Requires TypeScript and GraphQL expertise for effective customization
- GPL-3.0 license may complicate proprietary derivative works
- Limited built-in integrations may require custom development
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Fit guide
Great for
- Development teams comfortable with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Businesses requiring highly customized commerce experiences
- Projects prioritizing API-first architecture and headless commerce patterns
- Startups and agencies building bespoke storefronts from scratch
Not ideal when
- Non-technical merchants seeking plug-and-play SaaS solutions
- Teams without TypeScript or GraphQL development capacity
- Projects requiring extensive third-party marketplace integrations out-of-the-box
- Organizations needing enterprise-grade support contracts and SLAs
How teams use it
Custom B2C Storefront
Launch a branded direct-to-consumer shop with tailored product catalogs, checkout flows, and customer experiences using React components and GraphQL queries.
Headless Commerce Backend
Deploy EverShop as a GraphQL API layer powering mobile apps, progressive web apps, or multi-channel storefronts while maintaining centralized product and order management.
Niche Marketplace MVP
Rapidly prototype a specialized eCommerce marketplace by extending core modules and customizing business logic without rewriting foundational commerce features.
Agency Client Projects
Deliver bespoke commerce solutions for clients by leveraging modular architecture and theme development capabilities to match exact brand and functional requirements.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript55%
JavaScript42%
SCSS3%
HTML1%
Dockerfile1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
What technology stack does EverShop use?
EverShop is built with TypeScript, GraphQL, React for the frontend, Express.js for the backend, and PostgreSQL as the database. It supports Docker for containerized deployments.
Can I customize the platform for my specific business needs?
Yes. EverShop's modular architecture supports custom extension and theme development, allowing you to tailor commerce features, UI components, and business logic to your requirements.
How quickly can I get EverShop running locally?
Using Docker, you can launch EverShop in minutes with a simple docker-compose command. The Docker image handles dependencies and environment configuration automatically.
What license does EverShop use?
EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0, which permits use, modification, and distribution but requires derivative works to be released under the same license.
Is EverShop suitable for non-developers?
EverShop is designed for developers and requires TypeScript, GraphQL, and React expertise for customization. Non-technical users may find hosted SaaS platforms more accessible.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 8,965
- Watchers
- 8,965
- Forks
- 2,069
LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age4 years old
Last commit9 hours ago
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 2 hours ago