Introduction
Using Spree Commerce
How do I start using Spree for my project?
First, you’d need to decide which Spree edition is a good fit for your project:
So what sets both versions apart? Here’s a feature comparison of the two editions and here’s an in-depth overview.
To start using Spree, either version, the steps are usually:
Community Edition
To use the Spree Community Edition, available for free, you’d need to either be a Ruby on Rails developer or hire a dev team - in-house or from a proven agency. You’d also need to self-host it at an extra cost.
Enterprise Edition
To use Spree Enterprise Edition, called Vendo, you’d need to sign a contract for a paid license, and probably cutomize its code base to your needs - yourself or using a hired dev team. Then host it at an extra cost.
1
Hire a development team
You need to be a Ruby on Rails developer or hire a dev & devops team.
2
Setup Hosting
Spree gives you freedom of hosting anywhere you want.
3
Install Spree
Your developer needs to install and set up Spree.
4
Customize Spree
Spree is fully customizable. Enterprise Edition comes with many more features.
5
Maintain & Optimize Spree
Spree requires dev & devops attention to keep running smoothly.
Not a developer or devops yourself? Talk to us about hiring a team for your project.