--- title: "Deploy Openfront" description: "Opensource Shopify alternative based on Next.js and Keystone.js" category: "Starters" url: https://railway.com/deploy/openfront --- # Deploy Openfront Opensource Shopify alternative based on Next.js and Keystone.js **[Deploy Openfront on Railway](https://railway.com/template/openfront)** - **Creator:** Openship - **Category:** Starters - **Total deploys:** 44 ## Template content ### Openfront https://devicons.railway.app/next - **Source:** openshiporg/openfront - **Public domain:** Yes ### Postgres https://devicons.railway.app/i/postgresql.svg - **Image:** ghcr.io/railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:16 ### Bucket https://devicons.railway.app/Minio - **Image:** minio/minio:latest - **Start command:** ` /bin/sh -c "minio server --address [::]:\$MINIO_PRIVATE_PORT \$RAILWAY_VOLUME_MOUNT_PATH & while ! curl -s http://localhost:\$MINIO_PRIVATE_PORT/minio/health/live; do echo 'Waiting for MinIO to be ready...'; sleep 2; done; mc alias set myminio http://localhost:\$MINIO_PRIVATE_PORT \$MINIO_ROOT_USER \$MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD; mc ls myminio/openfront > /dev/null 2>&1 || (mc mb myminio/openfront && mc anonymous set public myminio/openfront); wait"` - **Health check:** /minio/health/ready - **Public domain:** Yes ### Console https://devicons.railway.app/Minio - **Source:** railwayapp-templates/minio-console - **Start command:** `/bin/sh -c "exec console server --host 0.0.0.0 --port $PORT"` - **Health check:** /login - **Public domain:** Yes ## Documentation # 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](https://keystonejs.com/docs) 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 1. **Complete e-commerce platform** with storefront and admin dashboard 2. **Multi-payment support** with Stripe, PayPal, and custom providers 3. **Industry-specific templates** for restaurants, automotive, healthcare, and more 4. **Mobile-optimized experience** for customers and administrators 5. **Full source code ownership** with unlimited customization rights 6. **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. ## Similar templates - [open-excalidraw](https://railway.com/deploy/open-excalidraw) — Self-hostable collaborative drawing built on Excalidraw - [caring-vibrancy](https://railway.com/deploy/caring-vibrancy) — Deploy and Host caring-vibrancy with Railway - [Appsmith](https://railway.com/deploy/appsmith-1) — Low-code platform for internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels. 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