Frequently Asked Questions

Unchained Commerce is an open-source, headless e‑commerce platform built with Node.js and GraphQL. It provides a flexible, API-first backend for building modern commerce experiences without being tied to a specific frontend technology. Unlike traditional e‑commerce platforms, Unchained gives you complete control over your code, data, and infrastructure.

Unchained is fundamentally different in several ways: It's completely open-source under the EUPL license with no licensing fees. It's headless and API-first, meaning you can use any frontend technology. There are no per-transaction fees or revenue sharing. You have full control over your data and can self-host on any infrastructure. It's built with modern technologies (Node.js, GraphQL, MongoDB) that developers love.

Yes, Unchained is 100% free and open-source under the EUPL (European Union Public License). There are no licensing fees, no per-transaction fees, and no hidden costs. You only pay for your own hosting infrastructure. If you need professional support, implementation services, or custom development, our team at unchained.ch offers commercial services.

Unchained is licensed under the EUPL (European Union Public License), a copyleft open-source license approved by the OSI. This means you can use, modify, and distribute Unchained freely, and any modifications you make must also be open-sourced under compatible terms when distributed.