There are over 50 Next.js e-commerce templates on GitHub right now, and most of them will waste your time. Some haven't been updated since the Pages Router era. Others look polished in the demo but fall apart the moment you try to customize them. We've spent years building e-commerce with Next.js, so here's our honest breakdown of the templates that actually matter in 2026.
- Best overall: Your Next Store. Open-source template or managed platform with AI builder
- Best headless Shopify frontend: Vercel Next.js Commerce. Tight Shopify integration, edge-optimized
- Best for full control: Medusa.js Starter. Own your database, API, and admin
- Best full-stack bundle: Payload CMS Template. CMS + commerce in one Next.js deploy
How We Evaluated Next.js E-commerce Templates
Not all templates deserve a spot on this list. We filtered based on what actually matters to developers shipping real stores:
| Criteria | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| App Router support | Templates still on Pages Router are technical debt from day one |
| Active maintenance | Last commit within 3 months, responsive issue tracker |
| TypeScript | Non-negotiable for production e-commerce |
| Performance architecture | Server Components, streaming, caching strategy |
| Payment integration | Stripe, Shopify, or other production-ready processors |
| Deployment flexibility | Works on Vercel, self-hosted, or other platforms |
We intentionally excluded templates that are purely UI kits without backend integration, or "starters" that are really just landing pages.
Quick Comparison
| Template | Open Source | App Router | UI Ready | Self-Host | Hosted Option | Payments | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Next Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (managed) | Stripe + Connect | AI builder, fast launch |
| Next.js Commerce | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vercel | Shopify | Headless Shopify frontend |
| Medusa.js Starter | Yes | Yes | Basic | Yes | Medusa Cloud | Stripe, PayPal | Full control |
| Payload CMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Payload Cloud | Stripe | Content-heavy stores |
| Saleor Storefront | Yes | Yes | Basic | Yes | Saleor Cloud | Multiple | Enterprise, multi-channel |
| Evershop | Yes | No* | Yes | Yes | No | Stripe, PayPal | Traditional e-commerce |
| NextMerce | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Stripe | Design-focused stores |
| Crystallize | Partial | Yes | Yes | No | Crystallize | Stripe, Klarna | Product storytelling |
*Evershop uses its own React framework, not Next.js App Router
Best Next.js E-commerce Templates
1. Your Next Store
Best for: Developers who want to launch fast, plus non-technical founders who want an AI-built store.
Your Next Store is a full e-commerce platform with an open-source template and a managed SaaS. It uses Stripe for payment processing with full Connect support for direct payouts. What sets it apart is the AI store builder: chat with AI to design and customize your storefront in real-time, with changes deployed automatically.
What makes it stand out:
- AI store builder: chat with AI to customize your storefront design in real-time
- Partial Prerendering (PPR): static shells load instantly, dynamic content streams in
- Stripe Connect: sellers connect their own Stripe accounts for direct payouts
- Multi-tenant: each store gets its own subdomain or custom domain
- Full admin dashboard: products, orders, inventory, analytics, team management
Tradeoffs: The managed platform has subscription pricing starting at $30/mo (Starter), with transaction fees decreasing as you upgrade. The open-source template gives you full source code but is a single-store setup without the AI builder or admin dashboard.
Stack: Next.js 16, React 19, Stripe + Connect, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, AI Agent SDK (builder)
Your Next Store is open-source. Star the repo on GitHub:
github.com/yournextstore/yournextstore
2. Vercel Next.js Commerce
Best for: Existing Shopify merchants who want a blazing-fast headless storefront.
Next.js Commerce is Vercel's official e-commerce starter, tightly integrated with Shopify's Storefront API. It's the most popular Next.js e-commerce template on GitHub with 11,000+ stars.
What makes it stand out:
- Shopify-native: full catalog, cart, and checkout powered by Shopify
- Edge Runtime: API routes run on Vercel's edge network for global low latency
- Dynamic OG images: auto-generated social cards for every product
- ISR for catalog pages: product pages regenerate on demand
Tradeoffs: This template is married to Shopify. If you don't use Shopify (or don't want to pay Shopify's monthly fees), this isn't for you. Customizing beyond Shopify's data model requires workarounds.
Stack: Next.js App Router, Shopify Storefront API, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
3. Medusa.js Next.js Starter
Best for: Developers who want to own every layer of their commerce stack.
Medusa is an open-source headless commerce platform, and their Next.js starter gives you a complete storefront with product listings, cart, checkout, and customer accounts.
What makes it stand out:
- Full backend ownership: self-host your own API, database, and admin panel
- Plugin ecosystem: extend with payment providers, fulfillment, search (Algolia, Meilisearch)
- Multi-region support: currencies, tax rates, and shipping per region
- Admin dashboard: built-in admin UI for managing orders and products
Tradeoffs: This is the heaviest setup on the list. You need a Postgres database, a Node.js server for the Medusa backend, and a separate deployment for the storefront. Expect 2-3 hours of initial setup versus minutes for simpler templates. Infrastructure costs are higher.
Stack: Next.js App Router, Medusa.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
4. Payload CMS E-commerce Template
Best for: Content-rich stores where products need editorial pages, landing pages, and rich media.
Payload CMS 3.0 runs inside Next.js itself. Your CMS backend and storefront are a single deployment. Their e-commerce template bundles a full product catalog with Stripe payments and a visual editor.
What makes it stand out:
- Single deployment: no separate API server; CMS and storefront are one Next.js app
- Visual editor: drag-and-drop page building with live preview
- Stripe integration: built-in checkout flow with webhook handling
- Flexible data model: define any content type via Payload's config
Tradeoffs: Payload's data model flexibility is powerful but requires learning their configuration DSL. The template is more opinionated about styling than others. You'll need a database (MongoDB or Postgres).
Stack: Next.js App Router, Payload CMS, Stripe, MongoDB/PostgreSQL, TypeScript
5. Saleor React Storefront
Best for: Enterprise teams needing multi-channel, multi-currency commerce.
Saleor is an enterprise-grade GraphQL commerce platform. Their React Storefront connects to Saleor's API for a full-featured shopping experience.
What makes it stand out:
- GraphQL API: type-safe queries with code generation
- Multi-channel: sell on web, mobile, and marketplaces from one backend
- Multi-currency and multi-language: built-in internationalization
- Warehouse management: stock tracking across multiple locations
Tradeoffs: Saleor is enterprise software. The learning curve is steep, the infrastructure requirements are significant, and the self-hosted version demands DevOps expertise. The cloud offering simplifies this but adds cost.
Stack: Next.js, Saleor GraphQL API, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
6. Evershop
Best for: Teams who want a traditional e-commerce experience with a modern React frontend.
Evershop is a GraphQL-based e-commerce platform built with React and PostgreSQL. It provides a familiar admin panel reminiscent of traditional platforms like WooCommerce.
What makes it stand out:
- Familiar UX: admin panel feels like traditional e-commerce platforms
- Module system: extend with custom modules for promotions, taxes, and shipping
- Built-in features: product variants, categories, collections, coupons out of the box
Tradeoffs: Evershop uses its own React framework, not the standard Next.js App Router. This means you lose access to Next.js-specific features like Server Components and PPR. The community is smaller than Medusa or Saleor.
Stack: React (custom framework), PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Node.js
7. NextMerce
Best for: Design-focused stores where visual presentation is the top priority.
NextMerce is a polished e-commerce boilerplate built with Next.js 16 and Sanity CMS. It focuses on stunning design with advanced integrations.
What makes it stand out:
- Beautiful design: production-ready UI that looks premium out of the box
- Sanity CMS: flexible content management for products and pages
- Algolia search: fast, typo-tolerant product search
- Stripe payments: integrated checkout flow
Tradeoffs: Sanity is a hosted CMS with usage-based pricing. The template's design is opinionated, so heavy customization might be easier starting from a less styled template.
Stack: Next.js 16 App Router, Sanity, Stripe, Algolia, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
8. Crystallize Next.js Boilerplate
Best for: Brands that need rich product storytelling with complex content models.
Crystallize specializes in product information management (PIM) with rich content. Their Next.js boilerplate showcases this with editorial-style product pages.
What makes it stand out:
- Rich content modeling: products are stories, not just SKUs
- Subscription support: built-in recurring billing
- Multi-language: content localization built into the PIM
- Performance-focused: pre-optimized for Core Web Vitals
Tradeoffs: Crystallize is a hosted service with a free tier but paid plans for production use. You're locked into their PIM for product data. The ecosystem is smaller than Shopify or Medusa.
Stack: Next.js App Router, Crystallize PIM, Stripe/Klarna, TypeScript
How to Choose the Right Next.js E-commerce Template
The best template depends on your constraints, not features. Ask yourself these questions:
"Do I already use Shopify but want a faster storefront?" → Your Next Store or Next.js Commerce. YNS lets you migrate fully to Stripe with an AI-built storefront. Next.js Commerce keeps Shopify as the backend.
"I want the fastest setup with the fewest dependencies" → Your Next Store. AI builder handles the design, managed hosting takes care of the rest. Or grab the open-source template if you want full control.
"I need to own every part of the stack" → Medusa.js. Full control over database, API, and admin, but be prepared for the infrastructure work.
"My store is content-first with editorial product pages" → Payload CMS or Crystallize. Both excel at blending commerce with rich content.
"I'm building for enterprise scale" → Saleor. Multi-channel, multi-currency, warehouse management. The works.
FAQ
Are Next.js e-commerce templates production-ready?
Yes, but with caveats. Templates like Your Next Store, Next.js Commerce, and Medusa.js power real production stores today. YNS also offers a managed platform where you can skip the setup entirely and let the AI builder handle customization. However, if you self-host any template, expect to customize it for your brand and business logic.
Do I need a database for a Next.js e-commerce store?
It depends. Your Next Store's managed platform handles the database for you — you never touch it. Next.js Commerce uses Shopify as the backend, so no database on your end either. Templates like Medusa and Saleor require you to set up and maintain PostgreSQL yourself.
Which Next.js e-commerce template is the fastest?
Templates using Partial Prerendering (PPR) and React Server Components will outperform traditional client-rendered approaches. Your Next Store specifically optimizes for this with PPR, optimistic updates, and aggressive caching. You can learn more about the techniques in How is Your Next Store so fast?
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