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Headless, cloud-native, API-first, and scalable to billions of items
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Why Aimeos?

Build ultra-fast online stores, headless frontends, multi-vendor marketplaces, and complex B2B eCommerce platforms. As a cloud-native, composable, and API-first eCommerce framework for Laravel and TYPO3, Aimeos scales seamlessly from single stores to 1,000,000,000+ items with sub-20ms response times.

Loved by developers and trusted across 400,000+ installations worldwide, the Aimeos eCommerce package is 100% open source and free for commercial use. Power monolithic setups, microservices, or headless architectures with Next.js, Nuxt, and modern PWAs.

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Key Capabilities

Whether building headless storefronts, composable architectures, or enterprise B2B portals, Aimeos provides the flexibility, speed, and scalability modern eCommerce demands:

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Multi-vendor marketplaces, multi-channel & multi-warehouse

Launch B2B and B2C marketplaces with hierarchical multi-tenancy out of the box using the Aimeos sites extension. Manage distinct vendor portals, regional channels, and decentralized warehouses in a single instance.

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Complex product types, digital downloads & configurable goods

Support any catalog structure: configurable variants, bundles, digital downloads, event bookings, vouchers, and custom personalized products with flexible attribute pricing templates.

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Scalable to 1,000,000,000+ items with sub-20ms rendering

Achieve extreme performance with multi-level caching and the #gigacommerce extension. Integrate Elasticsearch to power enterprise catalogs of over 1 billion items with sub-20ms response times.

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Subscription commerce & automated recurring billing

Monetize physical goods, digital services, or memberships with recurring billing intervals. Aimeos automatically manages subscription renewals and payment gateway captures.

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100+ global payment gateways & flexible fulfillment

Integrate with Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Adyen, and over 100 payment providers via the Omnipay PHP library, combined with flexible shipping and tax calculation rules.

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Multi-tenant SaaS eCommerce & merchant networks

Launch multi-tenant eCommerce SaaS platforms hosting unlimited independent merchant stores on one infrastructure. Each tenant receives dedicated product management, inventory, orders, and localized payment options.

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Headless commerce with GraphQL & JSON:API REST

Decouple your frontend with standard-compliant JSON:API and GraphQL endpoints. Build cutting-edge frontends using Next.js, Nuxt, Svelte, Vue, React, mobile apps, or Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

Aimeos Showcases

Discover real-world Aimeos showcases featuring online stores, multi-vendor marketplaces, and enterprise B2B portals across diverse industries such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, mobility, and retail.

droppe.com

B2B Marketplace | Medical

Explore the Aimeos Demo Setups

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Aimeos Case Studies

From agile online shops to complex B2B platforms for leading manufacturers, Aimeos powers high-performance digital commerce solutions worldwide. Discover how leading businesses achieve measurable success with Aimeos.

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Multi-brand dealer portal for one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in Europe

Derby Cycle

Become an Aimeos Partner

Aimeos partners are first-class specialists in creating or hosting your Aimeos e-commerce project. They have proven their expertise by building top level e-commerce applications using Aimeos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aimeos and who is it for?

Aimeos is an ultra-fast, open-source PHP eCommerce framework designed for Laravel and TYPO3. It is built for developers, agencies, and enterprises looking for a scalable, cloud-native solution ranging from agile online shops to complex multi-vendor marketplaces and B2B platforms.

How does Aimeos achieve sub-20ms response times at scale?

Aimeos features a lightweight, highly optimized architecture with multi-tier caching and minimal database queries. For extreme catalog sizes—scaling up to one billion products—Aimeos integrates with Elasticsearch and distributed architectures to maintain sub-20ms rendering times.

Can I use Aimeos as a headless commerce backend?

Yes. Aimeos is API-first out of the box, offering comprehensive JSON:API REST and GraphQL endpoints. You can power headless frontends using Next.js, Nuxt, React, Vue, mobile apps, or Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

Is Aimeos free for commercial projects?

Yes. The core Aimeos eCommerce packages are fully open source and free for commercial use. There are no recurring license fees for running your own online stores or client projects.

Does Aimeos support multi-vendor marketplaces and multi-tenancy?

Yes. Aimeos includes robust multi-tenancy and marketplace features with hierarchical site trees. You can run multiple vendor storefronts, regional portals, or multi-warehouse setups within a single installation.

Which payment and delivery providers are supported?

Through integrations with the Omnipay library and dedicated plugins, Aimeos connects to over 100 payment gateways—including Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, and Adyen—along with configurable shipping and fulfillment methods.

Need Support?

Aimeos GmbH provides professional support packages tailored to your project requirements, available on demand or as monthly subscriptions.