For companies wanting a lean, modern, fully open-source foundation where they can build custom frontend experiences, Saleor is often seen as better suited; whereas brands that need many commerce capabilities already integrated, quicker launch times, and strong support/partner network—especially in fashion or international DTC contexts—often lean toward Centra.
Saleor
Microservices architecture
Open-source and cost-effective
Developer-friendly
Complex codebase
Self-hosting challenge
Limited out-of-the-box features
What is Saleor
Saleor is a versatile, open-source ecommerce platform that caters to modern commerce needs. Built with modern technologies (primarily Python and GraphQL), Saleor is optimized for performance and developer flexibility, making it easy to integrate into custom tech stacks.
Usecases for Saleor
Geared towards businesses that want to leverage modern technologies for fast, flexible, and lean eCommerce projects.
Centra
User-friendly interface and setup
Built-in B2B and DTC modules
Excellent support
Wholesale UI rigidity
Initial configuration can be “slightly more complex”
Video upload limitation
What is Centra
Centra is a cloud-native, API-first e-commerce platform designed primarily for fashion and lifestyle brands, offering both direct-to-consumer and wholesale commerce capabilities in a single, high-performance SaaS solution.
Usecases for Centra
Companies needing integrated B2B workflows—real-time inventory, bulk orders, returns and ERP sync—benefit from Centra’s unified module set.
Full
None
Partial
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Saleor
Centra
Crystallize
Tech
Architecture
Microservices
Multi-tenant SaaS
Event based architecture with horizontal scaling
Cloud infrastructure
AWS / GCP / Azure
Fastly CDN
AWS
API coverage
GraphQL
RESTful / GraphQL
GraphQL
Built with
Python /JavaScript
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TypeScript / GraphQL
Security features
OAuth / JWT / PCI DSS
Enterprise-grade security and compliance
TLS/SSL, DDoS protection, SOC2 compliance
Scalability
Maintenance
Self-managed
Managed
Managed
Customization level
Frontend integration
React-centric
Framework-agnostic
Framework-agnostic
AI/Machine learning
Via third-party
via open APIs
Via third-party
Multitenancy
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24/7 email and chat support / Slack / dedicated Customer Success Manager for enterprise
Slack / Community / Dedicated account manager (Enterprise)
Documentation quality
Extensive / Open-source community contributions
Comprehensive developer docs, API reference, SDK guides and code samples
Comprehensive, well-organized
Additional resources
Documentation / Tutorials / Developer guides
Blog, webinars, whitepapers and migration guides
Livestream videos / API Reference / Developer guides
Community
Community and forums
Large and Active
Private customer forum and Slack workspace
Growing and Active (Slack)
Professional training
Certification programs
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Microservices architecture
Complex codebase
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