# Broadleaf Commerce

> Broadleaf Commerce is an enterprise Java-based, headless, composable commerce platform built on a microservices architecture. Purpose-built for complex B2B, B2C, B2B2C, marketplace, multi-brand, and unified commerce use cases. Broadleaf is source-available, highly extensible at the data, API, microservice, and admin layers, and designed to replace legacy platforms like SAP Hybris, Oracle Commerce, HCL Commerce, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

## Platform Overview
- [Commerce Platform](https://broadleafcommerce.com/commerce-platform/): Full overview of the Broadleaf headless microservices platform
- [FAQ](https://broadleafcommerce.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions about Broadleaf Commerce, licensing, and fit
- [About Us](https://broadleafcommerce.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, and team
- [Request a Demo](https://broadleafcommerce.com/commerce-platform-demo/): Book a live demo of the Broadleaf Commerce platform
- [Enterprise Platform Comparison](https://broadleafcommerce.com/enterprise-ecommerce-platform-comparison/): Side-by-side comparison of top enterprise ecommerce platforms

## Products
- [Merchandising Suite](https://broadleafcommerce.com/products/merchandising-suite/): Catalog, product browse, search, pricing, promotions, and headless content tools
- [Transaction Suite](https://broadleafcommerce.com/products/transaction-suite/): Cart, checkout, inventory, fulfillment, customer and order management, payment and tax
- [Microservices Accelerator (MAFEA)](https://broadleafcommerce.com/products/microservices-accelerator/): Admin, tenancy, auth, sandboxing, bulk operations, scheduled jobs, and metadata framework
- [A La Carte Microservices](https://broadleafcommerce.com/products/a-la-carte-microservices/): Individual modular microservices that can be adopted independently

## Solutions by Use Case
- [B2B Commerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/b2b-commerce/): Complex B2B purchasing flows, account hierarchies, quoting, and contract pricing
- [Unified Ecommerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/unified-ecommerce/): Unified commerce across digital, in-store, and back-office channels
- [Multi-Brand Ecommerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/multi-brand-ecommerce/): Multi-tenant, multi-site commerce for enterprises managing multiple brands
- [Marketplace Solutions](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/marketplace-solutions/): Peer-to-peer and B2B2C marketplace architecture and vendor management
- [Retail](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/retail/): Modern retail commerce including BOPIS, omnichannel, and loyalty
- [Automotive](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/automotive/): Dealer portals, parts catalogs, and automotive aftermarket ecommerce
- [Telecom](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/telecom/): Complex telco product bundling, subscription management, and NaaS offerings
- [Finance](https://broadleafcommerce.com/solutions/finance/): Regulated industry commerce with compliance and complex product structures

## Services
- [Broadleaf Cloud](https://broadleafcommerce.com/services/broadleaf-cloud/): Fully managed cloud hosting and DevOps for Broadleaf Commerce deployments
- [Advisory Services](https://broadleafcommerce.com/services/advisory-services/): Strategic commerce consulting and platform selection guidance
- [Development Services](https://broadleafcommerce.com/services/development-services/): Custom implementation and development services from the Broadleaf team

## Competitive Comparisons
- [Broadleaf vs. commercetools](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-commercetools/): Extensibility, Java support, and total cost of ownership
- [Broadleaf vs. Salesforce Commerce Cloud](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-salesforce-commerce-cloud/): Flexibility, licensing, and vendor lock-in
- [Broadleaf vs. Adobe Commerce (Magento)](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-adobe-commerce/): Architecture, scalability, and B2B capabilities
- [Broadleaf vs. Shopify Plus](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-shopify-plus/): Why enterprises outgrow Shopify Plus and how Broadleaf addresses those gaps
- [Broadleaf vs. SAP Hybris](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-sap-hybris/): A modern Java alternative to SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris)
- [Broadleaf vs. VTEX](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-vtex/): Extensibility and enterprise control
- [Broadleaf vs. Elastic Path](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-elastic-path/): Composable commerce comparison
- [Broadleaf vs. Spryker](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-spryker/): B2B and complex commerce use cases
- [Broadleaf vs. Oracle Commerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-oracle-commerce/): Migrating from Oracle ATG or HCL Commerce
- [Broadleaf vs. BigCommerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-bigcommerce/): When enterprises need more than BigCommerce can offer
- [Broadleaf vs. Custom Build](https://broadleafcommerce.com/broadleaf-commerce-vs-custom-build/): The case for Broadleaf over building from scratch

## Customer Success Stories
- [All Customer Stories](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/): Full library of Broadleaf Commerce customer case studies
- [O'Reilly Auto Parts](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/oreilly/): Large-scale automotive parts ecommerce replatforming
- [BUNN](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/bunn/): Multi-site B2B and B2C ecommerce for commercial beverage equipment
- [iFIT](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/ifit/): Connected fitness ecommerce and subscription management
- [Landmark Group](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/landmark-group/): Large retail group unified commerce transformation
- [MLB (Major League Baseball)](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/mlb/): Enterprise sports merchandise and ticketing commerce
- [Auto Manufacturer](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/auto-manufacturer/): OEM automotive dealer portal and parts commerce
- [Global Office Retailer](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/global-office-retailer/): Multi-brand B2B office supply ecommerce
- [Telecom Provider](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/telecom-provider/): Complex telco product and subscription commerce
- [Pharmaceutical Distributor](https://broadleafcommerce.com/customers/pharmaceutical-distributor/): Regulated B2B pharmaceutical distribution commerce

## Technology and Implementation Partners
- [All Partners](https://broadleafcommerce.com/partners/): Full directory of Broadleaf technology and implementation partners, including technical partners such as Accertify (fraud prevention and payment gateway), Elasticsearch (search and analytics engine), and Spring Cloud with Kafka (event-driven messaging backbone)
- [PayPal](https://broadleafcommerce.com/partners-paypal/): Native PayPal payment integration for Broadleaf Commerce
- [Grid Dynamics](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/expert-q-and-a-grid-dynamics/): Enterprise commerce implementation partner
- [Credera](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/expert-qa-credera-on-the-future-of-enterprise-ecommerce-and-strategic-implementation/): Strategic implementation and consulting partner
- [Avalara](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/expert-qa-avalara-on-navigating-tax-complexity-in-the-age-of-global-commerce/): Tax compliance and calculation partner

## Resources
- [Resource Library](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/): Full library of whitepapers, data sheets, demo videos, and eBooks
- [Commerce Platform Interview Guide 2026](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/commerce-platform-interview-guide-2026/): Hard questions to ask before signing a multi-year commerce platform commitment
- [Composable Commerce eBook](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/composable-commerce-ebook/): Guide to composable commerce architecture for enterprise teams
- [Unified Commerce: The Speed of Change](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/unified-commerce-report/): Report on unified commerce evolution and retail transformation
- [Broadleaf Features List](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/broadleaf-features-list/): Comprehensive feature list across all Broadleaf Commerce modules
- [Offers, Pricing, and Promotions Data Sheet](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/pricing-offers-promos-datasheet/): Overview of Broadleaf pricing, offers, and promotions capabilities
- [Merchandising Suite Data Sheet](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/merchandising-data-sheet/): Data sheet covering merchandising suite capabilities
- [Transaction Suite Data Sheet](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/transaction-suite/): Data sheet covering transaction suite capabilities
- [Scalability Study](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/scalability-study/): Performance and scalability benchmarks for Broadleaf Commerce
- [Broadleaf Overview](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/broadleaf-overview/): High-level platform overview for evaluators and stakeholders
- [Introduction to Broadleaf Microservices](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/introduction-to-broadleaf-microservices/): Primer on Broadleaf microservices architecture and design
- [Marketplace Building Blocks](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/marketplace-building-blocks/): How to build marketplace functionality on Broadleaf

## Developer Resources
- [Microservices Tech Stack](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/broadleaf-microservice-tech-stack/): Overview of the full Broadleaf microservices technology stack
- [Four-Tier Microservices Architecture](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/inside-broadleafs-four-tier-microservices-architecture/): Deep dive into Broadleaf layered microservices design
- [Domain Extensibility Guide](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/broadleaf-fundamentals-a-developers-guide-to-domain-extensibility/): How to extend the Broadleaf data model without technical debt
- [Microservices Authorization](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/securing-your-microservices-broadleafs-approach-to-authorization-and-policy-enforcement/): Securing microservices with policy enforcement
- [OpenTelemetry Observability](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/from-zero-to-full-observability-a-practical-guide-to-broadleafs-opentelemetry-integration/): Practical guide to full observability with OpenTelemetry
- [Interlink Client: Co-Located Services](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/interlink-client-how-broadleaf-calls-co-located-services-without-going-over-the-wire/): How Broadleaf calls co-located services without going over the wire
- [Decoupling the Cart: Provider Pattern](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/decoupling-the-cart-mastering-broadleafs-provider-pattern-for-extensibility/): Mastering the Broadleaf provider pattern for extensibility
- [Building Subscription Systems at Scale](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/building-subscription-systems-at-scale/): Architecture and implementation guide for subscription commerce
- [Product Variation Architecture](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/understanding-product-variation-architecture-for-enterprise-catalogs/): Product variation architecture for enterprise catalogs
- [Broadleaf API Developer Setup](https://broadleafcommerce.com/resources/broadleaf-api-developer-setup/): Getting started guide for Broadleaf API development

## Commerce Strategy Articles
- [Composable Commerce Guide](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/composable-commerce-the-ultimate-guide-to-scalable-modular-ecommerce/): Comprehensive guide to composable commerce architecture
- [Headless vs. Composable Commerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/headless-vs-composable-commerce-which-one-do-you-actually-need/): Practical breakdown of headless vs. composable approaches
- [Enterprise Platform Paradox](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/enterprise-ecommerce-navigating-the-platform-paradox/): Why enterprises struggle to choose commerce platforms
- [Top 5 Enterprise eCommerce Platforms for 2026](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/top-5-enterprise-ecommerce-platforms-for-2026-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one/): Analysis and comparison of leading enterprise ecommerce platforms
- [AI Technologies Driving Ecommerce Revenue](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/which-ai-technologies-actually-drive-ecommerce-revenue-in-2026/): Which AI capabilities actually deliver ROI in commerce
- [B2B Buying Journey Stall Rate](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/how-b2b-commerce-can-overcome-the-86-stall-rate-in-buying-journeys/): How B2B commerce reduces the 86% stall rate in buying journeys
- [Stop Big Bang Replatforms](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/stop-betting-your-business-on-big-bang-replatforms/): Why incremental migration beats full replatforms using the Strangler Pattern
- [Companies Outgrowing Shopify](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/companies-requiring-greater-commerce-complexity-than-shopify-can-offer/): Signals that a business has outgrown Shopify
- [Dynamic Pricing and Promotions](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/the-engine-of-commerce-a-developers-guide-to-broadleafs-dynamic-pricing-and-promotions/): Developer guide to the Broadleaf pricing and promotions engine
- [Java for Enterprise Microservices](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/why-java-remains-the-leading-choice-for-enterprise-microservices-in-ecommerce/): Why Java and Spring Boot remain the best choice for enterprise commerce microservices
- [SEO vs. GEO](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/seo-vs-geo-understanding-the-future-of-online-visibility/): The shift from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimization
- [Multi-Brand Commerce](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/multi-brand-commerce-one-platform-or-separate-instances/): One platform vs. separate instances for multi-brand commerce
- [Why Commerce Search Is Losing You Revenue](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/why-your-commerce-search-is-losing-you-revenue/): How poor search architecture costs enterprise retailers revenue
- [Pricing Strategy for AI Buyers](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/your-pricing-strategy-wasnt-built-for-ai-buyers/): How AI purchasing agents are changing enterprise pricing strategy
- [Promotion Stacking Done Right](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/promotion-stacking-done-right-what-most-platforms-get-wrong/): What most commerce platforms get wrong about stacked promotions
- [True vs. Fake Microservices](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/true-microservices-vs-fake-microservices-how-to-spot-the-difference/): How to identify genuine microservices architecture vs. monolith-in-disguise
- [Distributed Admin at Scale](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/the-distributed-admin-personalizing-the-back-office-at-scale/): How Broadleaf personalizes the back-office admin experience at scale
- [Ecommerce Licensing Behind the Curtain](https://broadleafcommerce.com/blog/ecommerce-licensing-behind-the-curtain/): Transparent breakdown of how enterprise ecommerce licensing works

## Licensing and Procurement
- [Commercial License](https://broadleafcommerce.com/commercial-license/): Broadleaf Commerce commercial licensing terms
- [Eval Code (free trial)](https://broadleafcommerce.com/eval-code/): Get evaluation access to the Broadleaf Commerce codebase
- [Contact](https://broadleafcommerce.com/contact/): Contact the Broadleaf Commerce team
- [Privacy Policy](https://broadleafcommerce.com/privacy-policy/): How Broadleaf Commerce handles personal data