> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sylius.com/public/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sylius.com/public/what-is-sylius/choosing-sylius-when-and-why.md). # Choosing Sylius: When and Why Sylius is not a one-size-fits-all eCommerce solution. It’s a **developer-first framework** built to serve projects where **flexibility, scalability**, and **business-specific customization** are essential. You should consider using Sylius if these are your project needs: #### 🎯 **Designed for Professionals** Sylius is ideal for **agencies, technical teams, and experienced developers** who want complete control over how their eCommerce application is built, customized, and deployed. It’s based on Symfony, so it fits naturally into modern PHP workflows. > If you're comfortable with Symfony or Laravel, you'll feel right at home with Sylius. *** #### 🏢 **Mid-Market and Enterprise Fit** Sylius shines in **complex B2C and B2B use cases** where off-the-shelf platforms like WooCommerce or Shopify can’t scale or adapt. It’s well-suited for: * Multi-channel retail (e.g. online shop + mobile app) * Internationalization (multi-currency, multi-locale) * Integration with ERPs, CRMs, PIMs > Sylius Plus is also available for advanced enterprise needs like RBAC, multi-source inventory, and more. *** #### 🎛️ **Precision and Control** Sylius is fully modular and headless-ready. This means: * You decide the business logic, checkout flow, tax rules, and promotions * You can replace or override any service, entity, or view * APIs are first-class, enabling custom frontends or integrations > Nothing is hardcoded — everything is configurable or extensible. *** #### 🧵 **Tailored Solution** You don’t adapt your business to the platform. With Sylius, you **tailor the platform to your business**. Whether it's a subscription model, marketplace, or something completely unique, Sylius provides the groundwork; you build the rest. *** #### ✨ **Unique Shopping Experiences** Need a custom storefront? A voice-based shopping assistant? A mobile-first product configurator? Sylius allows you to deliver **experiences that standard platforms can't offer**. With modern frontend compatibility (Vue, React, Next.js, etc.) and an API-first backend, the possibilities are wide open. *** #### ✅ Summary Use Sylius if: * You want **full development control** * You’re building a **custom or complex eCommerce app** * You need to **scale and integrate** with other business systems * You care about **clean code, modern architecture, and testing** > If your eCommerce needs are unique — Sylius is built for you. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sylius.com/public/what-is-sylius/choosing-sylius-when-and-why.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.