⚡ Spree Open-source eCommerce: Quick Checkout & Customizable Checkout Flow with Stripe Integration
A slow or clunky checkout experience is one of the top reasons customers abandon their carts. That’s why Spree 5 completely overhauls the checkout flow — and introduces Quick Checkout options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link via the official Stripe integration.
This isn’t just a design refresh — it’s a fundamental rethinking of what checkout should be: fast, flexible, secure, and mobile-first. And it’s all part of the continued evolution of open-source eCommerce with Spree 5.
Why This Upgrade Matters
Checkout is where intent becomes revenue. Even small improvements to checkout UX can lead to:
- Higher conversion rates
- Lower cart abandonment
- Increased mobile performance
- Greater customer trust
Many eCommerce platforms tie you to rigid checkout flows or require paid extensions for advanced options. Spree 5 flips the script — delivering powerful checkout features natively, with full control and no hidden fees.
What’s New in Spree 5 Checkout
⚡ Quick Checkout with Stripe Wallets
Spree now supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link out of the box through its official Stripe Elements SDK integration. This allows customers to:
- Complete purchases in one tap, using wallets already configured on their device
- Skip manual entry of address and payment info
- Enjoy faster, more secure checkout — especially on mobile
🔄 Redesigned Checkout Flow
The entire checkout experience has been rebuilt for:
- Speed: streamlined page loads and field validation
- Flexibility: offsite payment flows, guest checkout toggle, and custom field support
- Responsiveness: optimized for all screen sizes, including mobile-first use cases
- Control: you can fully customize the steps and logic via the Spree admin or API
🧩 Developer Customization
Want to add a survey, adjust tax rules, or split checkout by vendor? You can. Spree’s modular architecture means you can extend or override any step — without hacking core files or depending on a third-party plugin.
Real-World Applications
- 🛒 Enable one-click payments for mobile shoppers with Apple Pay and Google Pay
- 🧑💻 Customize the guest checkout toggle depending on store type (B2B vs. DTC)
- 🌍 Launch a localized checkout for EU customers with Stripe’s regional payment support
- 📲 Pair with drag & drop storefront tools to deliver a seamless customer journey, end-to-end
And because this is native to Spree 5, your developers and product team can move quickly — without waiting on plugin updates or crossing their fingers on compatibility.
Why Spree Commerce?
Spree Commerce is a fully open-source eCommerce platform trusted by thousands of developers and merchants around the world. Built with modern Ruby on Rails and React, Spree offers full control over your storefronts, backend logic, and integrations — no black boxes, no vendor lock-in.
With Spree, you can:
- Build exactly the experience you want, not just what’s offered out of the box
- Customize anything — checkout flows, product logic, admin tools, and storefront themes
- Integrate with any service or API, from payments to fulfillment to marketing
- Launch fast, iterate quickly, and scale on your own terms
Whether you’re running a DTC brand, a B2B marketplace, or a multi-store empire, Spree gives you the freedom to innovate without limits.
🛠️ Open source. Developer-friendly. Fully customizable.
