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WooCommerce Alternative for Next.js & Astro

The most popular WordPress e-commerce plugin. Learn how to migrate to modern headless commerce solutions.

TL;DR

You don't need WooCommerce after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace WooCommerce with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with WooCommerce

WooCommerce is resource-heavy, slow at scale, and requires constant maintenance. Modern headless solutions offer better performance and developer experience.

Modern Alternatives

Shopify + Next.js

Use Shopify as your backend with a custom Next.js frontend.

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Pros

  • Proven e-commerce platform
  • Great admin
  • Handles payments

Cons

  • Monthly fees
  • Transaction fees

How to Implement

Use Shopify Storefront API with Next.js to build a custom headless store.

Snipcart

Add a shopping cart to any website with a few lines of code.

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Pros

  • Easy to add
  • No backend needed
  • Multiple payment options

Cons

  • 2% transaction fee
  • Less admin features

How to Implement

Add Snipcart script and data attributes to your product elements.

Medusa

Open-source headless commerce engine for developers.

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Pros

  • Open source
  • Self-hosted option
  • Highly customizable

Cons

  • More complex setup
  • Requires hosting

How to Implement

Deploy Medusa backend and connect your Next.js frontend via API.

Migration Steps

1

Export WooCommerce products, orders, and customers

2

Choose your new commerce platform

3

Import products to new platform

4

Build frontend with product pages

5

Set up cart and checkout

6

Configure payment processing

7

Set up order management

8

Test complete purchase flow

9

Set up redirects from old URLs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I migrate my customers and orders?
Most platforms have import tools for customer data. Orders can be exported for records but typically don't need to be imported to the new system.
What about my WooCommerce subscriptions?
Use Stripe Billing for subscriptions. It's more reliable and offers better analytics than WooCommerce Subscriptions.

Guides for Replacing WooCommerce

In-depth guides and tutorials to help with your migration

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