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Spree Commerce

Fully customizable, API‑first eCommerce platform for any business

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Spree Commerce delivers a modular, API‑first eCommerce solution with multi‑store, multi‑currency, and marketplace capabilities, plus a revamped admin dashboard and native Stripe integration.

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Overview

Overview

Spree Commerce is a modular, API‑first eCommerce framework built on Ruby on Rails. It targets developers and businesses that need full control over storefronts, checkout flows, and integrations, while supporting global commerce features such as multi‑currency, multi‑language, and advanced tax calculations.

Capabilities & Deployment

The platform offers a mobile‑first, no‑code storefront, a revamped admin dashboard for efficient product and order management, and native Stripe and Stripe Connect integrations. Its composable architecture enables headless implementations, multi‑vendor marketplaces, B2B/wholesale portals, and white‑label SaaS solutions. Spree runs anywhere—cloud VMs, Docker containers, or Kubernetes clusters—making it suitable for self‑hosted deployments or managed environments.

Community & Enterprise

A vibrant community contributes extensions and provides support via Slack and GitHub. For organizations requiring additional tools, the Enterprise Edition adds audit logs, multi‑tenant SaaS features, and dedicated support services.

Highlights

Revamped admin dashboard for increased productivity
Mobile‑first, no‑code customizable storefront
Native Stripe and Stripe Connect integrations
Multi‑store, multi‑vendor, multi‑tenant architecture

Pros

  • Highly modular and extensible via extensions
  • API‑first design supports headless and micro‑service patterns
  • Built‑in global commerce support (currency, language, tax)
  • Battle‑tested in production since 2007

Considerations

  • Requires Ruby on Rails expertise for deep customization
  • Enterprise‑only features need a paid edition
  • Documentation spans multiple versions and can be fragmented
  • Large ecosystem may increase dependency management effort

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Fit guide

Great for

  • Teams building custom or headless storefronts
  • Businesses needing multi‑vendor marketplace capabilities
  • Companies targeting B2B or wholesale sales models
  • Organizations planning white‑label SaaS eCommerce platforms

Not ideal when

  • Teams without Ruby/Rails development experience
  • Projects that require a turnkey UI with minimal coding
  • Small shops seeking a simple plug‑and‑play solution
  • Organizations unable to allocate resources for self‑hosting and maintenance

How teams use it

Headless micro‑service for digital goods

Capture orders and payments via API while delivering content through a separate front‑end framework.

Multi‑vendor marketplace

Enable independent sellers to manage their own catalogs and fulfill orders through a unified platform.

B2B wholesale portal

Provide custom pricing, bulk order workflows, and secure payment options for reseller customers.

White‑label SaaS eCommerce platform

Launch a multi‑tenant solution that lets clients create branded stores with isolated configurations.

Tech snapshot

Ruby78%
HTML16%
JavaScript3%
SCSS2%
CSS1%
Shell1%

Tags

e-commerceopen-sourcewhite-labelspreerailsecommerce-apishoprubyonrailsecommerceecommerce-frameworkspreecommercespree-commercemarketplacemulti-vendor-ecommercestoreecommerce-platformmulti-vendorcartrubymulti-tenant

Frequently asked questions

What programming language and framework does Spree use?

Spree is built with Ruby on Rails.

Does Spree support multi‑currency and international tax calculations?

Yes, it includes native multi‑currency, multi‑language, and advanced tax handling.

How can I access enterprise‑only features?

Through the Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition or by contacting the sales team.

Can Spree be deployed with Docker or Kubernetes?

Yes, it runs on cloud, VPS, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.

Is there a community channel for support?

Yes, Spree offers Slack, GitHub issues, and a contributing guide for community assistance.

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