Magento

Magento Open Source - Free Forever

Magento Open Source (Adobe Commerce's free edition) is a fully-featured, self-hosted ecommerce platform with no license fee, ever.

Free forever (self-hosted)

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✓Verified Sep 27, 2026

What you get

Free alternative to Shopify for merchants comfortable self-hosting and managing their own server/dev resources. You pay for hosting and developer time, not a Magento license fee.

Eligibility

Open to anyone; no application or approval.

Open to anyone; no application or approval

Exclusions

Hosting, maintenance, extensions and support are your own cost; Adobe Commerce is a separate paid product.

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Firstbase: Formation on Us

Formation fee waived; pay only the state fee

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ZenBusiness LLC Formation from $0

LLC formation from $0 plus state fees

Stripe

Stripe Atlas Partner Perks

$2,500 Stripe credits + $50k+ partner perks

Guides for Set Up Your Business

How to Start an Online Business with No Money→How to Start a Small Online Business→How to Start a Side Hustle Online→

Subject to provider eligibility and final approval.