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title: Shopware Plans | Shopware Community Hub
description: >-
  In this unit, you’ll explore the various Shopware plans tailored to meet
  different business needs, from startups to large enterprises.
canonical_url: 'https://hub.shopware.com/learn/unit/shopware-plans'
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# Shopware Plans

<LearningObjectives>

- Understand the **different Shopware plans**.
- Gain insights into each plan's **features, costs, and benefits**.

</LearningObjectives>

# Shopware plans

Shopware offers a flexible range of [plans](https://www.shopware.com/en/pricing/) to meet the diverse needs of businesses, starting with a free option and scaling up with premium plans - Rise, Evolve, and Beyond. Whether you're a startup, a growing business, or a large enterprise, Shopware has a solution to support your ecommerce journey. Each plan provides a distinct combination of features, support, and licensing terms, allowing businesses to select the right option based on their scale and needs.

## [Shopware Community Edition (CE)](https://www.shopware.com/en/community/community-edition/)

**License:** Open Source (MIT License)

**Cost:** Free

**Features:**

- Essential ecommerce functionality.

- Access to the Shopware core and community-developed plugins.

**Support:** There are no professional support opportunities, but access to the Community is given through forums and other public resources.

**Best for:** Developers looking for testing and playing around with Shopware, learning about customizations with the freedom to modify the code.

The Community Edition offers an excellent entry point for developers, making it a powerful option to learn for those with technical skills or a development team.

<Callout>

The Community Edition is governed by a [Fair Usage Policy](https://www.shopware.com/en/news/fair-usage-policy-community-edition/), which outlines acceptable use and ensures responsible resource consumption across the open-source community.

</Callout>

## [Shopware Rise](https://www.shopware.com/en/pricing/)

**License:** Proprietary

**Cost:** Subscription-based

**Features:**

- Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses with expanding operations.

- Includes additional features such as extended marketing tools, improved inventory management, and enhanced customer experience modules.

- Access to premium plugins and advanced integrations.

**Support:** Professional support, including direct assistance for troubleshooting, plus access to updates and premium plugins.

**Best for:** Businesses looking for more robust features, better support, and tools to scale their operations.

Shopware Rise provides more powerful tools for growing businesses that need extra support and functionalities to optimize their workflows and customer interactions.

## [Shopware Evolve](https://www.shopware.com/en/pricing/)

**License:** Proprietary

**Cost:** Subscription-based

**Features:**

- Targeted at rapidly growing businesses that require more complex and scalable features.

- Offers a wider range of advanced tools for managing multiple sales channels, improving performance, and optimizing customer experience.

- Enhanced marketing features, reporting tools, and integration options.

**Support:** Includes comprehensive professional support and dedicated resources for growth.

**Best for:** Mid-to-large businesses with a strong online presence needing more advanced ecommerce functionality and scalability.

Shopware Evolve offers advanced tools to support increased customer demand and complex operational needs.

## [Shopware Beyond](https://www.shopware.com/en/pricing/)

**License:** Proprietary

**Cost:** Subscription-based, with tailored pricing for enterprises.

**Features:**

- Full suite of advanced features, including unlimited scalability, custom developments, and high-end performance tools.

- Designed for large enterprises with complex requirements, offering maximum flexibility and customization.

- Includes dedicated tools for managing global operations, compliance, and complex inventory systems.

**Support:** Priority support, a dedicated account manager, and access to custom consulting and implementation services.

**Best for:** Large enterprises needing a completely scalable, highly customizable solution with advanced features and dedicated support.

Shopware Beyond caters to the needs of large enterprises, offering a bespoke approach to ecommerce that ensures complete control, flexibility, and support for large-scale operations.

<Callout title="Note" type="info">

All features of the Shopware plans are integrated into the software via an extension, while the core codebase remains unchanged. For detailed information on each plan and to compare features, please refer to the official [Shopware pricing](https://www.shopware.com/en/pricing/) page.

</Callout>

Now that you have a solid understanding of the various Shopware plans and their offerings, we will explore Shopware support opportunities in the next unit.