Sylius is an open-source PHP e-commerce framework built on Symfony. It gives teams bundles, APIs and extension points for complex B2B journeys, workflows and integrations.
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Sylius applies Symfony architecture to commerce. Products, orders, payments, channels and promotions are explicit domains that can be extended with standard Symfony patterns.
It is a strong fit for teams already comfortable with PHP and Symfony who need commerce without a closed SaaS constraint.
Sylius can expose commerce through APIs and power custom front ends, mobile apps or B2B portals.
The headless model keeps business logic in the commerce core while the customer experience stays free to evolve.
Sylius Plus adds enterprise capabilities for advanced permissions, multi-store needs and professional support.
For complex projects, it provides a mature base while keeping the flexibility of Symfony development.
Why choose Sylius
Business rules can be implemented with familiar Symfony services, events and bundles.
APIs make Sylius suitable for custom front ends, portals and multi-channel experiences.
Customer groups, channels, catalogs and workflow extensions support complex professional buying journeys.
Sylius Plus provides additional features and support for organizations that need a commercial backing.
Use cases
Model negotiated pricing, customer hierarchies, custom checkout and ERP synchronization.
Use an e-commerce framework that fits existing PHP skills and operational habits.
Keep commerce logic in Sylius while connecting CMS, PIM, search and custom front ends.
Frequently asked questions
Choose Sylius when Symfony and PHP are strategic for your team. Choose Medusa when Node.js and TypeScript are the preferred foundation.
Yes. API Platform and custom APIs can power a fully custom front end.
Yes. It is a good option for custom catalogs, pricing rules, approval flows and integrations.
Architecture, implementation, integrations, front end, deployment and long-term support.
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