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Openfront - Multi-Region E-commerce Platform
A comprehensive e-commerce platform designed for businesses that need complete control over their online store. Openfront provides everything from storefront to admin dashboard, payment processing, and inventory management - all built with modern architecture you can customize and truly own.
Key Features
Complete E-commerce Solution
- Customer storefront with mobile-responsive design
- Admin dashboard for complete store management
- Product catalog with advanced inventory tracking
- Order management with automated workflows
Industry-Specific Solutions
- Restaurant ordering with table management and kitchen workflows
- Automotive parts with compatibility matching and service scheduling
- Healthcare with appointment booking and patient records
- Fitness with class scheduling and membership management
- Generic e-commerce for any retail business
Payment & Fulfillment
- Multi-provider support - Stripe, PayPal, and custom gateways
- Regional payment methods with currency localization
- Shipping integrations with multiple carriers
- Automated tax calculations for global sales
Ownership & Customization
- 100% open source - modify anything to fit your business
- Self-hostable - complete data ownership and control
- Standards-based - integrate with any third-party service
- Industry templates - pre-configured for specific business types
Tech Stack
Backend:
- KeystoneJS 6 with GraphQL API
- Node.js 20+ with TypeScript
- PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- Built-in authentication and multi-tenancy
Frontend:
- Next.js with modern React
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Real-time inventory updates
- Progressive Web App capabilities
Payment & Shipping:
- Stripe and PayPal integrations (built-in)
- Custom payment provider framework
- Multi-carrier shipping support
- Regional tax and compliance tools
Architecture:
- Multi-region deployment support
- Microservices-ready design
- API-first architecture
- Extensible plugin system
Perfect For
- Independent retailers wanting marketplace alternatives
- Multi-location businesses with regional requirements
- Industry-specific stores needing custom workflows
- Agencies building client e-commerce solutions
- Enterprise merchants requiring complete customization
Built for Commerce Independence
Unlike platforms like Shopify that lock you into monthly fees and unchangeable features, Openfront gives you:
True Ownership:
- Full source code access for unlimited customization
- No monthly fees or artificial feature limitations
- Self-hosting options for complete data control
- Freedom to modify any aspect of the system
Industry Focus:
- Pre-built templates for restaurants, automotive, healthcare, and more
- Workflows designed for specific business models
- Customizable to match your exact processes
- Built by people who understand your industry
Common Use Cases
Multi-Region Retail:
- Deploy stores in different countries with localized payments
- Handle multi-currency pricing and regional inventory
- Comply with local tax and shipping regulations
- Provide native language shopping experiences
Restaurant Chains:
- Online ordering with table management integration
- Kitchen workflow optimization and order routing
- Multi-location inventory and menu management
- Custom meal configuration and dietary restrictions
Healthcare Providers:
- Patient booking and appointment management
- Insurance processing and billing integration
- HIPAA-compliant patient record handling
- Telemedicine and consultation scheduling
Automotive Retailers:
- Parts compatibility checking and recommendations
- Service appointment scheduling and tracking
- Warranty management and claim processing
- Integration with inventory and repair systems
Fitness Businesses:
- Class and session booking management
- Membership tiers and billing automation
- Equipment tracking and maintenance
- Personal trainer scheduling and client management
Deploy and Host
Deploy Openfront to Railway for enterprise-grade e-commerce hosting that scales with your business growth.
About Hosting
Railway provides production-ready infrastructure specifically optimized for high-traffic e-commerce applications. With global edge deployment, managed databases, and automatic scaling, Railway ensures your store performs flawlessly during peak shopping periods.
Key hosting benefits:
- Global edge network for fast page loads worldwide
- Auto-scaling handles traffic spikes during sales events
- Managed PostgreSQL with automated backups and high availability
- SSL certificates and security monitoring included
- Real-time metrics for sales, performance, and customer behavior
Why Deploy
Openfront is engineered for production deployment with enterprise-grade reliability:
Performance Optimized:
- Sub-second page load times with optimized caching
- CDN integration for global content delivery
- Database optimization for high-transaction volumes
- Real-time inventory updates without performance impact
Security First:
- PCI DSS compliant payment processing
- GDPR and privacy regulation compliance
- Automated security updates and monitoring
- Secure API endpoints with rate limiting
Business Continuity:
- 99.9% uptime SLA with automatic failover
- Real-time data backup and disaster recovery
- Order processing continues during maintenance
- Built-in monitoring and alerting systems
Dependencies for
Openfront requires these services for complete e-commerce functionality:
Required:
- PostgreSQL Database (automatically provisioned on Railway)
- Node.js 20+ runtime environment
Payment Processing:
- Stripe Account for credit card processing
- PayPal Business Account for PayPal payments
- Custom payment gateways as needed for your region
Optional Services:
- SMTP Server for order confirmations and customer emails
- S3-compatible storage for product images and media
- Custom domain with SSL for professional branding
- Analytics service for detailed sales reporting
Deployment Dependencies
Automatic Setup:
- PostgreSQL database with e-commerce optimizations
- Environment variables for secure configuration
- Database migrations with sample data
- Health monitoring and performance metrics
Manual Configuration:
- SESSION_SECRET: Secure session encryption key
- Payment Provider Credentials: Stripe keys, PayPal client credentials
- SMTP Configuration: Email server for customer communications
- Storage Configuration: S3 bucket for product images and files
Post-Deployment Setup:
- Admin user creation and store initialization
- Payment provider testing and validation
- Shipping integration configuration
- Tax calculation setup for your regions
Built on KeystoneJS
Openfront leverages KeystoneJS for robust e-commerce data management:
- Automatic GraphQL API for all store operations
- Built-in authentication with customer accounts
- Flexible product catalog and inventory system
- Admin interface for complete store management
What You Get
- Complete e-commerce platform with storefront and admin dashboard
- Multi-payment support with Stripe, PayPal, and custom providers
- Industry-specific templates for restaurants, automotive, healthcare, and more
- Mobile-optimized experience for customers and administrators
- Full source code ownership with unlimited customization rights
- Global deployment ready with multi-region and multi-currency support
Perfect for businesses ready to own their e-commerce infrastructure instead of renting it, with the flexibility to customize every aspect of the shopping experience.
Template Content
Openfront
openshiporg/openfrontBucket
minio/minio:latest