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puppeteer vs Vendure
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars, 9,590 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Vendure has 8,563 stars, 1,541 forks, 231 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. puppeteer leads on adoption by 1,019% (95,792 vs 8,563 stars). puppeteer is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Vendure is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. puppeteer has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, Vendure 18%. puppeteer was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| puppeteer | Vendure | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 96K | ★ 8.6K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 1.5K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick puppeteer if
- You weight community size — 96K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Vendure if
- You want the Vendure feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Vendure fits your workflow better
About puppeteer
Puppeteer Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default Get started API FAQ Contributing Troubleshooting Installation :::note Modern package managers (including npm (see the RFC), pnpm, Yarn, Bun, and Deno) block dependency install scripts by default. If the install script is blocked, Puppeteer will not download the browser during installation, leading to runtime errors. You can manually download the required browsers after installation by running…
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About Vendure
Vendure The open source headless commerce platform. Plugin first, TypeScript end to end: a Node.js, NestJS, and GraphQL backend with a React and TanStack admin dashboard. Documentation Website What is Vendure Vendure is an open source headless commerce platform. Model your catalog, orders, pricing, promotions, and customers on one backend you can change at the core. Run D2C, B2B, marketplace, and omnichannel on it, so teams don't choose between a rigid suite and a DIY composable stack. Model your business, no forks required : Extend or override any part of the system through stable plugin contracts and service…
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or Vendure more popular?
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars and Vendure has 8,563. puppeteer has the larger community by that measure.
Are puppeteer and Vendure free?
Both are open source. puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Vendure has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between puppeteer and Vendure?
puppeteer is written in TypeScript and Vendure in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, puppeteer or Vendure?
Choose puppeteer if you want the larger community (95,792 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Vendure if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.