Shopware Community Edition is the open source entry to the Shopware commerce platform. The community page invites merchants and agencies to download Shopware CE for flexible, self-hosted online stores with access to the broader Shopware ecosystem.
Community Edition page meta invites you to experience open source Shopware that is fully under your control at no license fee.
API access
Not confirmed on the Community Edition landing page; Shopware documents APIs in separate product resources.
Is Shopware Community Edition right for you?
A good fit for
Merchants and agencies building customizable European commerce sites who want Shopware’s open source core.
Before you choose
Hosting, extensions, and Shopware commercial plans are separate from the free Community Edition download.
Open commerce foundation
shopware.com’s Community Edition page positions the download as an open source storefront foundation within Shopware’s wider product and partner ecosystem.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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Capability
Value
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Open source
Page title and meta describe getting started with the open source Shopware Community Edition.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Control
Meta description emphasizes secure, flexible commerce fully under your control.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Understand the total cost
Shopware Community Edition pricing & plans
Free
Free
Community Edition page meta invites you to experience open source Shopware that is fully under your control at no license fee.
Access
Community Edition page meta invites you to experience open source Shopware that is fully under your control at no license fee.
Shopware Community Edition is the open source entry to the Shopware commerce platform. The community page invites merchants and agencies to download Shopware CE for flexible, self-hosted online stores with access to the broader Shopware ecosystem.
Does Shopware Community Edition have a free plan?
Community Edition page meta invites you to experience open source Shopware that is fully under your control at no license fee.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Shopware Community Edition cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Shopware Community Edition through an API?
Not confirmed on the Community Edition landing page; Shopware documents APIs in separate product resources.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Hosting, extensions, and Shopware commercial plans are separate from the free Community Edition download.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.