Why I Chose Vendure for Building E-Commerce Websites
September 29, 2026
Choosing the right e-commerce platform is one of the most important decisions when building an online store. It affects how fast you can launch, how easily you can grow, and how much freedom you have to build what your business actually needs.
After working with Vendure, I can say my overall experience has been great. Here's why I chose it, and why I've joined their partner program.
A Complete, Open-Source Core
Vendure is built on Vendure Core, an open-source framework that comes with all the essential features needed for e-commerce: catalogues, pricing, customer accounts, carts, checkout, and orders. You don't need to piece together the basics before you can start selling. The foundation is already solid, so you can focus on your store, your products, and your customers.
Because the core is open source, developers can inspect exactly how it works, and your customizations stay in your own codebase.
Fully Extensible
What I like most about Vendure is its flexibility. The platform is fully extensible, which means you can build and add your own custom features on top of Vendure Core. As your business grows or your requirements change, the platform grows with you instead of holding you back.
Vendure is also headless, so you can connect it to any frontend you like. For developers, this is a big advantage: you can shape the platform around the business, not the other way around.
A Useful Plugin Ecosystem
Vendure has a plugin directory that makes it easy to add new functionality without building everything from scratch. Need a new feature? There's a good chance a plugin already exists for it, and if not, you can build one.
B2B and B2C on One Platform
Vendure can run both B2B and B2C stores on the same platform, and you can choose to self-host it or use Vendure Cloud. That makes it a strong option whether you're building a simple online shop or a more complex commerce setup.
Joining the Vendure Partner Program
Because I believe in the platform, I've joined the Vendure partner program and started contributing to the ecosystem. I'm currently working on my first plugin, and I'll share more about it in an upcoming post once it's released.
Final Thoughts
If you're looking for an e-commerce platform that gives you a strong foundation and the freedom to build more, Vendure is well worth considering. An open-source core, full extensibility, and a growing plugin ecosystem make it a great choice for businesses and developers alike.
Stay tuned for more updates!