nextjs-starter-vendure vs payload-ecommerce-template

nextjs-starter-vendure ranks higher on current evidence: 6 commits in the last 90 days, none in the last 30.

nextjs-starter-vendurepayload-ecommerce-template
GradeAD
VerdictSteadyCurrent depsDormant1 major behind
Category rank#1#14
ModelFreeFree
Commits, 90 days60
Contributors, 90 days20
Last activityAug 19, 2026Jan 27, 2026
Listed priceFreeFree
Evidence sourceCodeCode
Latest release—v1.0.3
LicenseMITMIT
TypeScript6.0.3 (latest 7.0.2)5.9.3 (latest 7.0.2)
Next.js16.3.0 ✓15.5.10 (latest 16.4.2)
React19.2.8 ✓19.2.4 ✓
Tailwind CSS4.3.3 ✓4.1.18 ✓
Zod4.4.3 ✓4.1.13 ✓
Stripe SDK—20.0.0 (latest 23.0.0)
FrameworkNext.jsNext.js
UITailwind CSSTailwind CSS, Radix UI, Headless UI
API layerGraphQLGraphQL
i18nnext-intlnext-intl
Payments—Stripe
Email—Nodemailer, React Email

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