Thelia

The software provides a self‑hosted, open‑source platform for building e‑commerce websites and managing online content. It runs on PHP with required extensions and a MySQL or MariaDB database, and it integrates with Symfony components such as API Platform, Twig and Symfony UX. Installation can be performed via a web‑based wizard or Composer, and the code is released under LGPL‑3.0, allowing free use and modification without subscription.

Target users are developers and businesses that need a customizable online shop solution while retaining full control over their infrastructure. The platform supports features like click‑and‑collect, drive‑through ordering, and picking interfaces, and it offers standardized APIs for connecting to ERP, PIM, CRM or other enterprise systems. Its modular architecture is extended through a repository of community‑maintained modules.

What distinguishes the software is its long‑standing, French‑origin community, more20 years of maintenance, and a focus on technological autonomy. It avoids proprietary lock‑in, provides transparent documentation, and is designed for headless, micro‑service or distributed deployments, making it a sustainable choice for bespoke e‑commerce projects.