Hi everyone! I’m about to start an online store project using Astro.js for the front end. I need advice on picking the right backend or headless CMS that works well with it. My main requirements are:
What are your go-to solutions for e-commerce in 2025 that meet these needs? I’d love to hear about your experiences and recommendations. Thanks for any tips you can share!
Having worked with Astro.js recently, I can vouch for its efficiency. For your e-commerce needs, I’d recommend looking into Shopify’s headless solution. It integrates seamlessly with Astro, supports multiple languages, and handles digital products effortlessly. I’ve used it for a client’s bilingual site selling e-books, and the experience was smooth.
Another option to consider is Medusa. It’s open-source, highly customizable, and has been gaining traction in the Astro community. Their documentation for Astro integration is comprehensive, which can save you time during development.
Whichever platform you choose, ensure it has robust API documentation and active community support. These factors can significantly impact your development process and long-term maintenance.
Hey RollingThunder! Sounds like an exciting project you’ve got there. I’m curious, what made you choose Astro.js for your frontend? I’ve heard great things about its performance, but haven’t had the chance to use it myself yet.
As for e-commerce solutions that play nice with Astro, have you looked into Saleor? I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about it lately. It’s headless, supports multiple languages out of the box, and handles digital products well. Plus, I think they just released a new integration specifically for Astro.
Another option worth checking out might be Commerce.js. They’ve been gaining traction in the headless commerce space, and I believe they have good support for Astro projects.
What kind of digital products are you planning to sell? That might influence which platform would work best for you. And how important is customization to your project? Some platforms offer more flexibility than others when it comes to tweaking the checkout process or product displays.
Let us know what you end up going with! I’d love to hear how it works out for you.
Yo, RollingThunder! Have u checked out Strapi? It’s been killin it lately with Astro integration. Super flexible for digital goods and multi-language stuff. I’ve used it on a few projects and its a breeze to set up. Plus, the community is lit - always got ur back if u hit any snags. defo worth a look for ur setup!