Solidus

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E-commerce · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Solidus is an open-source Ruby eCommerce platform for brands that need customizable online stores, subscriptions, promotions, and internationalization. Teams launch quickly with starter themes and admin tools, then extend the stack with APIs and enterprise hosting options as order volume grows.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

Official website

Category: E-commerce
Free access: Homepage presents Solidus as open-source software maintained by Nebulab and the OSS community.
API access: Developers section documents REST and GraphQL APIs for headless storefront integrations.

Is Solidus right for you?

A good fit for

Direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and subscription merchants that outgrow template SaaS shops and need full code-level control.

Before you choose

Enterprise-grade hosted operations are sold separately; the marketing site does not list simple monthly SaaS tiers for the open-source core.

Extensible commerce platform

Solidus targets brands that need open-source storefronts with rich merchandising, subscription tooling, and APIs they can evolve over time.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Customization	Homepage emphasizes an open architecture with no limits on tailoring merchandising, subscriptions, and promotions.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
APIs	Developer navigation links REST API and GraphQL API documentation for integrations.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Use cases	Solutions pages cover DTC, subscriptions, marketplaces, global commerce, and enterprise deployments.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Solidus pricing & plans

Free

Homepage presents Solidus as open-source software maintained by Nebulab and the OSS community.

Access: Homepage presents Solidus as open-source software maintained by Nebulab and the OSS community.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Solidus used for?

Does Solidus have a free plan?

Homepage presents Solidus as open-source software maintained by Nebulab and the OSS community.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Solidus 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 Solidus through an API?

Developers section documents REST and GraphQL APIs for headless storefront integrations.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Enterprise-grade hosted operations are sold separately; the marketing site does not list simple monthly SaaS tiers for the open-source core.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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