Shopify B2B alternatives for teams that can write code
- Type
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- Medusa v2.x
- Updated
Short answer
For teams that can write code, the main Shopify B2B alternatives are Medusa, BigCommerce B2B, OroCommerce, Adobe Commerce B2B and Vendure. Medusa's core is open source (MIT) with no GMV fee, and its B2B starter adds companies, approvals and quotes. Shopify B2B limits non-Plus plans to 3 catalogs and reserves per-company catalogs for Shopify Plus.
What Shopify B2B includes on each plan
Shopify B2B is available on the Basic, Grow, Advanced and Shopify Plus plans, and not on Starter or Retail. According to Shopify's plan comparison, most B2B features work on every one of those plans. The limits that push teams to look elsewhere are on pricing and payments:
Shopify's pricing page lists Basic at $27, Grow at $72 and Advanced at $399 per month when billed monthly, and Shopify Plus from $2,300 per month (October 2026, USD).
What B2B apps cost on Shopify
Quotes, approvals and richer wholesale portals usually come from apps. Listed prices on the Shopify App Store in October 2026:
- SparkLayer B2B & Wholesale: free to $299 per month. Quoting and API access are on the $299 Pro plan, which caps B2B orders at 150 per month.
- Wholesale Gorilla: $34.95 to $149.95 per month.
- BSS B2B Wholesale Pricing: free to $99 per month.
These fees come on top of the Shopify plan, and some app plans cap the number of B2B orders per month.
Shopify B2B alternatives compared
Each row uses the vendor's own site. Medusa statuses: Native (core), Starter (B2B starter), Official guide (docs with example code), Custom (you build it).
Why teams that write code choose Medusa for B2B
Medusa is a commerce platform with a built-in framework for customization. For B2B, that means:
- No catalog cap. Price lists with Copy to clipboard
customer.groups.idrules, price rules and quantity tiers are part of the open-source Pricing Module, with no plan gate. - B2B starter. The Medusa B2B starter adds companies, employees, spending limits, approval workflows, quote management and bulk add-to-cart.
- Custom logic in workflows. Net terms, credit limits and ERP prices are code in your repo, built with Medusa workflows, modules and API routes. See the ERP recipe.
- Predictable cost. Medusa Cloud plans start at $29 per month with a 0% GMV platform fee and no limits on orders or products.
When to stay on Shopify B2B
- You have no developer. Medusa expects code for company accounts, storefront changes and integrations.
- Your pricing fits in 3 catalogs and you don't need per-company catalogs. Shopify's non-Plus plans cover net terms, PO numbers, volume pricing and quick order lists without custom work.
- You already pay for Shopify Plus and its B2B features cover your workflows.
Common questions
Which Shopify plans include B2B?
According to Shopify's Help Center, Shopify B2B is available on the Basic, Grow, Advanced and Shopify Plus plans, and not on Starter or Retail. Non-Plus plans are limited to 3 active B2B catalogs.
Is Medusa free for B2B?
Medusa's core is open source under the MIT license, so self-hosting has no license fee. Medusa Cloud, the managed hosting option, starts at $29 per month with a 0% GMV platform fee.
Does Medusa have quotes and company accounts for B2B?
Yes, through the Medusa B2B starter, which adds companies, employees, spending limits, approval workflows and quote management on top of Medusa's core modules. Medusa's docs also include a quote management guide.
Can I migrate from Shopify to Medusa?
Yes. Medusa's Docs MCP server has a Shopify migration tool that imports catalog data such as products, variants, prices, inventory and collections. B2B setup such as companies and price lists is rebuilt with the Medusa B2B starter and Pricing Module.