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.