AimeosvsPimcore
Two self-hosted Shopify alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Aimeos | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in E-commerce | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 467 | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +30 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 35 |
| Latest release | — | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Aimeos scores 66/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Aimeos.
If you want the quickest setup, Aimeos is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
Pimcore is growing faster right now (+30 stars in 30 days).
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