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ECC vs Vendure
ECC has 296,647 GitHub stars, 43,867 forks, 225 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. Vendure has 8,563 stars, 1,541 forks, 231 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. ECC leads on adoption by 3,364% (296,647 vs 8,563 stars). ECC is written in JavaScript under MIT; Vendure is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. ECC has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, Vendure 18%. Vendure 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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| ECC | Vendure | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 297K | ★ 8.6K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 44K | ⑂ 1.5K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ECC if
- You weight community size — 297K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- 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 ECC
Language: English العربية Português (Brasil) 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 Türkçe Русский Tiếng Việt ไทย Deutsch Español Українська Polski বাংলা [!WARNING] Official sources only. Install ECC only from verified channels: the GitHub repository github.com/affaan m/ECC, the npm packages ecc universal and ecc agentshield , the GitHub App, the plugin slug ecc@ecc , and the project website ecc.tools. Third party re uploads and unofficial mirrors are not maintained or reviewed by the project and may contain malware. Install with Claude Code Use the guided setup or native plugin commands. Both install the same ecc@ecc plugin. Choose…
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 ECC or Vendure more popular?
ECC has 296,647 GitHub stars and Vendure has 8,563. ECC has the larger community by that measure.
Are ECC and Vendure free?
Both are open source. ECC is licensed under MIT, and Vendure has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between ECC and Vendure?
ECC is written in JavaScript 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, ECC or Vendure?
Choose ECC if you want the larger community (296,647 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Vendure if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.