Question 1

What licensing options does Spree Commerce offer?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Community Edition is released under the BSD-3 open-source license, giving full freedom to use, modify, and distribute. Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition uses a commercial license with additional features and dedicated support.

Question 2

Can you modify the Spree Commerce source code?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce is fully source-available in both Community and Enterprise editions. Teams can customize any part of the platform to match their exact business requirements.

Question 3

Can you self-host Spree Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce can be deployed on your own servers or cloud infrastructure in both Community and Enterprise editions. Self-hosting gives you full control over your data, hosting environment, and compliance posture.

Question 4

Does Spree Commerce have a Store API?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce provides a complete REST API (Store API) for building custom storefronts. It powers headless commerce experiences across web, mobile, kiosks, and any frontend framework, with full OpenAPI 3.0 documentation.

Question 5

Does Spree Commerce have an Admin API?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce includes a dedicated REST API (Admin API, also known as the Platform API) for managing products, orders, customers, and store settings programmatically. Integrate with ERP, PIM, or any back-office system.

Question 6

Does Spree Commerce have a Vendor API?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes a dedicated REST API for marketplace vendors to manage their products, orders, and payouts. The Vendor API enables sellers to integrate their own systems with your multi-vendor marketplace.

Question 7

Does Spree Commerce offer an SDK?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce offers a TypeScript SDK (@spree/sdk) with full type safety for faster storefront development. Available for both Community and Enterprise editions, with a Next.js starter kit included.

Question 8

Does Spree Commerce have a CLI?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce includes a command-line interface (Spree CLI) for scaffolding new projects and managing your commerce application from the terminal. Run npx create-spree-app to get started in minutes.

Question 9

Does Spree Commerce support multi-region selling?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce supports multi-region selling through its Markets feature. Configure region-specific catalogs, pricing, shipping rules, and tax calculations from the admin panel in both Community and Enterprise editions.

Question 10

Does Spree Commerce support multi-currency pricing?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce handles multi-currency pricing natively. Set base prices per currency in the product editor, or use Price Lists for granular overrides by market or customer group. Available in both editions.

Question 11

Does Spree Commerce support multi-language storefronts?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce supports multi-language storefronts out of the box. All product content, categories, and pages can be translated and managed from the admin panel in both Community and Enterprise editions.

Question 12

Does Spree Commerce support multi-store operations?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Multi-Store enables multi-store operations from a single installation. Each store can have its own branding, product catalog, pricing, and domain, all managed from one admin dashboard. Commercial License required for online installations.

Question 13

How does Spree Commerce handle marketplace seller management?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes marketplace seller management tools. Onboard, approve, and manage marketplace vendors from the admin panel with configurable commission rates and vendor permissions.

Question 14

Does Spree Commerce provide a marketplace seller dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition provides each marketplace seller with a dedicated dashboard to manage products, track orders, view payouts, and monitor their sales performance.

Question 15

Does Spree Commerce marketplace support Stripe Connect?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition integrates with Stripe Connect for automated marketplace payment splitting. Handles compliance, tax reporting, and multi-currency payouts between your marketplace and its vendors.

Question 16

Can Shopify sellers join a Spree Commerce marketplace?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition lets marketplace sellers connect their existing Shopify store. Products, orders, and shipment tracking sync automatically in both directions, reducing vendor onboarding friction for your multi-vendor marketplace.

Question 17

Can WooCommerce sellers join a Spree Commerce marketplace?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition lets marketplace sellers connect their existing WooCommerce store. Products, orders, and shipment tracking sync automatically in both directions for a smooth marketplace vendor onboarding experience.

Question 18

Does Spree Commerce marketplace support automatic vendor payouts?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition automates marketplace vendor payouts on a configurable schedule. Funds are calculated after commission, refunds, and adjustments, then disbursed to sellers without manual intervention.

Question 19

How does Spree Commerce handle B2B pricing?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce supports B2B commerce pricing through flexible Price Lists with configurable rules. Assign pricing by market, customer group, or quantity tier, all managed from the admin panel in both editions.

Question 20

Does Spree Commerce support B2B customer groups?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce enables B2B commerce segmentation through Customer Groups. Target specific groups with custom pricing, promotions, and catalog visibility for wholesale tiers, VIP programs, or member-only access.

Question 21

Does Spree Commerce support B2B company accounts?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce is adding B2B commerce Company Accounts, allowing business customers to create organizations with multiple buyers, shared payment methods, and centralized order history. Coming soon to both editions.

Question 22

Does Spree Commerce support B2B approval workflows?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition will add B2B commerce approval workflows, requiring manager or procurement sign-off before orders are placed. Configurable rules based on order value, product type, or buyer role.

Question 23

How does multi-tenant sign-up work in Spree Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition supports multi-tenant commerce with self-service tenant sign-up. New tenants can register and launch their own branded storefront on your shared infrastructure.

Question 24

Do tenants get their own dashboard in Spree Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition gives each multi-tenant operator a dedicated store dashboard. Tenants manage their own products, orders, and settings independently within a white-label multi-tenant environment.

Question 25

How do you manage tenants in Spree Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes centralized multi-tenant management. Platform operators can provision, configure, suspend, and monitor all tenant stores from a single admin interface.

Question 26

Can you deploy Spree Commerce on cloud providers?

Accepted Answer

Deploy Spree Commerce on any major cloud provider including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Both Community and Enterprise editions support managed cloud services for databases, caching, and object storage.

Question 27

Can you run Spree Commerce on a VPS?

Accepted Answer

Run Spree Commerce on a virtual private server for cost-effective deployment. Both Community and Enterprise editions work on any VPS with full root access and straightforward setup.

Question 28

Does Spree Commerce support Docker deployment?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce ships with a production-ready Docker configuration in both Community and Enterprise editions. Deploy locally with Docker Compose or orchestrate with Kubernetes for scalable cloud environments.

Question 29

Can you install Spree Commerce on bare metal servers?

Accepted Answer

Install Spree Commerce directly on dedicated servers for maximum performance. Both Community and Enterprise editions support on-premise bare metal deployment for organizations with strict data residency requirements.

Question 30

Does Spree Commerce offer private cloud hosting?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition offers managed private cloud hosting with dedicated resources, a contractual SLA, 24/7 monitoring, autoscaling, and your choice of hosting region.

Question 31

Does Spree Commerce have role-based access control?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes a role-based access control UI for managing team permissions. Assign granular roles to admin users so each team member sees only what they need.

Question 32

Does Spree Commerce provide an audit trail?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition logs all administrative actions in a searchable audit trail. Track who changed what and when for compliance, security reviews, and internal governance.

Question 33

Does Spree Commerce support single sign-on?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition supports single sign-on (SSO) integration with your identity provider. Simplify admin authentication using SAML or OAuth for enterprise security compliance.

Question 34

Is Spree Commerce GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce supports GDPR compliance in both Community and Enterprise editions. Self-hosting ensures your customer data stays within your infrastructure and jurisdiction, giving you full control over data processing.

Question 35

Is Spree Commerce HIPAA compliant?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition supports HIPAA-compliant deployment for healthcare and regulated industries. Combined with self-hosting, it enables full control over protected health information (PHI).

Question 36

Does Spree Commerce support full data encryption?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition provides full data encryption at rest and in transit. Protect sensitive customer and transaction data with enterprise-grade encryption for compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and industry regulations.

Question 37

Does Spree Commerce offer community support?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce offers free community support through the Spree Slack workspace. Both Community and Enterprise edition users can ask questions, share solutions, and connect with other Spree developers.

Question 38

Does Spree Commerce offer dedicated Slack support?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes a private Slack channel with direct access to the Spree core engineering team. Get priority responses for technical issues, architecture decisions, and implementation guidance.

Question 39

Does Spree Commerce offer dedicated email support?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition provides dedicated email support from the Spree core team. Submit tickets for bug reports, feature requests, and technical assistance with guaranteed response times.

Question 40

Does Spree Commerce offer dedicated API support?

Accepted Answer

Spree Commerce Enterprise Edition includes dedicated API support from engineers who built the Spree REST APIs. Get help with Store API, Admin API, and Vendor API integration, custom endpoints, and performance optimization.

General
Licensing	Open Source BSD-3/MIT	Commercial
Can modify the source code
Can self-host it

API
Store API
Admin API
Vendor API	Coming soon
SDK
CLI

Store
Multi-region
Multi-currency
Multi-language
Multi-Store	AGPLv3

Marketplace (multi-vendor)
Seller management	Coming soon
Seller dashboard	Coming soon
Stripe Connect
Shopify onboarding & sync
WooCommerce onboarding & sync
Automatic payouts

Multi-tenant (white label SaaS)
Tenant sign-up
Tenant store dashboard
Tenant management

B2B
Price Lists & Rules
Customer groups
Company accounts	Coming soon	Coming soon
Approval workflows		Coming soon

Security, privacy, compliance
Team permissions UI
Audit trail
Single sign-on (SSO)
GDPR compliance
HIPAA compliance
Full data encryption

Support
Community Slack support
Dedicated Slack support
Dedicated email support
Dedicated API support

Deployment
Cloud
VPS
Docker
Bare metal
Private cloud