Commerce Layer

Web · Android · iPhone · API

Freedom report

Three barsScore 7.9

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Commerce Layer is ranked #5 of 277 in ecommerce platforms on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Commerce Layer plans and pricing

All plans

Developer Not published 1 organization · 2 users · 2 markets · 1,000 SKUs · 10 links · 100 free live orders/month commercelayer.io · 20 Sept 2026

Enterprise Not published Unlimited organizations · Unlimited users · Unlimited markets · Unlimited SKUs · Unlimited links · Custom orders/year commercelayer.io · 20 Sept 2026

Developer Free 1 organization · 2 users · 2 markets · 1,000 SKUs · 10 links · unlimited test orders · 100 free live orders/month · Core API access · community support commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Unlimited organizations, users, markets, SKUs, and links · custom orders/year · Core, Metrics, and Provisioning API access · dedicated support · custom user roles · custom identity provider · enterprise SLAs commercelayer.io · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on ecommerce platforms

Free plan: Yes
Hosting model: hosted
Sales channels: omnichannel

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The record

Product: Commerce Layer is a transactional commerce API for international brands that makes digital experiences shoppable.
Checkout: Its API-first, stateless checkout supports multiple markets and currencies and can connect to payment gateways and tax calculators.
Order management: Its distributed OMS provides a unified view of inventory across locations and automates order steps from reservation through shipping.
Promotions: The promotion engine supports market-specific rules configured with a visual editor or JSON-based DSL.
In-store commerce: The POS system uses the same API as online channels and supports store inventory, endless aisle, and shareable selling links.
Integrations: The platform supports third-party integrations, and its documentation describes a Zapier app for connecting to third-party services.
Payment gateways: Commerce Layer says it integrates out of the box with commonly used payment providers and also allows manual or external payment services.
API and events: The homepage lists 400+ API endpoints and real-time webhooks with 100+ trigger events.
Performance and availability: The homepage states an average API response time below 90 ms and a guaranteed uptime of 99.99%.
Security: The security page states SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS Level 1 Provider, and ISO 27001 certifications.
Access controls: Commerce Layer uses OAuth 2.0 and resource-level permissions to control API access.
Support: The homepage advertises 24/7 support; the Developer plan includes community support and Enterprise includes dedicated support.
Pricing limit: The Developer plan includes 100 free live orders per month and unlimited test orders; Enterprise orders are custom quoted.
Trial and hosting limits: There is no trial period, though Enterprise trial options can be discussed with sales; Commerce Layer does not offer an on-premise version.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Ecommerce Platforms in 2026#5 of 277
Best Headless Ecommerce Platforms in 2026#4 of 28

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Sources

docs.commercelayer.io/core· checked 4 Oct 2026
commercelayer.io· checked 4 Oct 2026
docs.commercelayer.io· checked 4 Oct 2026
docs.commercelayer.io/core/onboarding/guided-setup· checked 4 Oct 2026
commercelayer.io/security· checked 4 Oct 2026
commercelayer.io/pricing· checked 4 Oct 2026