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Shuup
Customizable Django‑based e‑commerce platform for multivendor stores
Shuup delivers a fully extensible Django e‑commerce solution with built‑in multivendor support, Docker quick‑start, theming addons, and comprehensive documentation for developers and merchants.
Overview
Overview
Shuup is a Django‑based e‑commerce framework that lets businesses build fully customizable online stores and multivendor marketplaces. It provides a rich admin interface, product catalog management, order processing, and a flexible pricing engine, all written in Python.
Extensibility
The platform follows a modular architecture; core functionality can be extended through addons, theming, and the Provides system. Developers can replace or augment front‑end templates, add custom payment or shipping integrations, and create bespoke business rules without modifying the core codebase.
Deployment
Getting started is fast with the official Docker‑compose setup – a single command brings up the full stack and a demo admin user. For production, Shuup can be installed via pip into any Django project, and the provided project template accelerates custom development. Comprehensive documentation, API references, and a Gitter community support the entire lifecycle from prototype to launch.
Highlights
Built‑in multivendor marketplace capabilities
Modular architecture with addons and theming system
Docker‑based quick start for instant local development
Comprehensive admin UI and API documentation
Pros
- Deep integration with Django makes it familiar for Python developers
- Extensible via addons, allowing custom business logic and UI
- Ready‑to‑run Docker setup reduces initial configuration time
- Active community and detailed documentation
Considerations
- Requires Python/Django expertise for advanced customization
- Theming system is undergoing major changes in upcoming releases
- Limited out‑of‑the‑box payment gateway integrations compared to SaaS platforms
- Upgrade path may involve migration when major version changes occur
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Fit guide
Great for
- Businesses that need a self‑hosted multivendor marketplace
- Developers seeking a Pythonic e‑commerce framework
- Projects that want full control over UI and backend logic
- Teams comfortable managing Docker or virtual environments
Not ideal when
- Non‑technical users looking for a plug‑and‑play SaaS solution
- Small shops that require minimal setup and no custom development
- Organizations that cannot allocate resources for server maintenance
- Projects that depend on a fixed set of themes without future changes
How teams use it
Launch a marketplace for independent retailers
Enable multiple vendors to manage their own catalogs, orders, and payments from a single Shuup installation.
Create a branded B2C storefront with custom checkout
Leverage the theming addons to design a unique UI while integrating bespoke payment and shipping workflows.
Develop a headless commerce API for mobile apps
Expose Shuup’s core services via REST/GraphQL to power native iOS/Android shopping experiences.
Prototype a new e‑commerce feature in a Docker sandbox
Spin up the provided docker‑compose stack, iterate quickly, and push changes as reusable addons.
Tech snapshot
Python83%
Jinja9%
JavaScript5%
SCSS2%
Less2%
CSS1%
Frequently asked questions
What programming language and framework does Shuup use?
Shuup is built with Python and the Django web framework.
Can I run Shuup locally without Docker?
Yes, you can install Shuup via pip and follow the standard Django setup described in the Getting Started guide.
Is there support for multiple vendors out of the box?
Shuup includes native multivendor functionality, allowing each vendor to manage products, orders, and payouts.
How is the project licensed?
Shuup is released under the Open Software License version 3.0 (OSL‑3.0).
Where can I find community help?
The project maintains a Gitter chat room and extensive documentation on Read the Docs.
Project at a glance
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