Best Practices for Scaling with Open Source eCommerce Platforms

[Vihan Richard]

Looking to grow beyond basic online selling- Open source eCommerce platforms like Bagisto, WooCommerce, and PrestaShop offer serious flexibility without licensing costs. But with that freedom comes complexity. How are others here managing scaling, particularly with multi-vendor setups or custom marketplace features?

I’m curious about your experience with:

• Performance optimization for large catalogs

• Managing extensions and security patches

• Choosing between Laravel-based vs. PHP/Node-based platforms

• Real-world pros and cons of going fully open source

Would love to hear what’s worked (or not) for your marketplace.