The modular transaction engine for faster conversions

Core Commerce is a standalone commercetools module that packages the enterprise-grade transactional capabilities trusted by the world’s largest enterprises.

Modernize your transactional core without replatforming

Power cart, order, checkout and customer management with a standalone Core Commerce module that modernizes the transactional layer and supports emerging AI-driven shopping journeys. Run it alongside your existing systems and leverage a battle-tested solution without the need for a replatforming project.

True modularity for unparalleled flexibility

Core Commerce is built for best-of-breed stacks: Plug cart and checkout capabilities into any storefront or channel without rewiring your stack. As customers shift to shopping via AI interfaces, Core Commerce is already in place to provide the strongest transactional foundation.

Built for enterprise-scale transactions

Core Commerce is built for uncompromising throughput, handling Black Friday-scale transaction volumes every day. Enterprise brands on commercetools run tens of millions of orders with consistent performance under extreme load, large catalog volumes and high-velocity spikes, without degradation.

Ready for AI-powered commerce

As shopping expands into AI channels, transactional infrastructure becomes even more critical. Core Commerce provides the API-first transactional foundation that powers every purchase across channels, while AI-powered builder capabilities help teams implement faster and scale with confidence.

The enterprise commerce engine that powers transactions at scale

Core Commerce provides a complete, enterprise-grade transactional solution that doesn’t require a migration project.

Cart management

Manage high-volume carts with enterprise-grade flexibility. Merge carts, freeze carts, edit contents, recover abandoned carts and search carts at scale without compromising performance.

Order engine

Capture, store and manage the complete order lifecycle. Support edits, state transitions, imports, recurring orders, split shipments and complex fulfillment workflows from a single transactional engine.

Pre-built checkout

Launch checkout faster with a complete, customizable checkout experience. Integrate leading payment providers, tailor the experience to your brand and extend it across every sales channel.

B2B purchasing

Support enterprise buying with quotes, approval workflows, business units and purchasing hierarchies designed for manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.

Customer & business management

Manage customer identities, organizations and account hierarchies in one place. Support both B2C customers and complex B2B business structures through a unified customer model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is commercetools Core Commerce?

commercetools Core Commerce is a standalone module that packages the transactional heart of commercetools — cart management, order management, out-of-the-box checkout and customer management — as a focused entry point into the platform.

Do I need to replace my entire stack to use it?

No. Core Commerce is designed for businesses building best-of-breed stacks. It works alongside your existing product catalog, promotions and analytics tools, powering the transactional layer while the rest of your stack stays intact.

Is it suitable for both B2C and B2B?

Yes. Core Commerce covers B2C cart, order and checkout, and also provides B2B-specific functionality: Quotes management, approval flows and business unit modeling for complex enterprise account hierarchies.

Can I expand beyond Core Commerce over time?

Absolutely. Core Commerce is a genuine entry point, not a dead end. Start with this foundation and expand at your own pace; bolt on add-ons, add the Product Catalog module or unlock the full B2C or B2B Commerce platform as your growth demands it.

What makes commercetools Core Commerce different from other solutions?

Core Commerce delivers the same battle-tested transactional infrastructure powering the largest global enterprise brands, including Black Friday-scale throughput every day, as a focused, standalone module. Unlike legacy suites, it integrates seamlessly with your existing stack without forcing you to replace everything at once.