Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Nearby Shops - licensed under MIT

Open Source app to build your own local marketplace

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nearby Shops - licensed under MIT launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   I'm building an open-source Amazon▲1,335

   A couple of years ago, I had an interesting idea. What if there was a marketplace where all the underlying tech was open-source? The order management system, the storefront, customer support, etc. The marketplace would simply connect to the seller’s infra instead of locking them in. If, for some reason, the seller is removed from the marketplace, their software stays with them and they can continue accepting orders directly. This model can be used to disrupt any marketplace from AirBNB to UberEats: building tech for home renters and restaurants and later, leveraging that to build a competing…

   2022 · openship.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Open-Source Food Delivery and Local Shopping Platform▲227

   Open Source Food Delivery and local shopping Platform - NearbyShops/Nearby-Shops-Android-app-Deprecated

   2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Nearwale▲12

   Find Trusted Local Shops Near You

   2025 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   AppSumo Marketplace▲331

   Community marketplace for everyday entrepreneurs

   2020 · sell.appsumo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Popup▲234

   Ephemeral coffee shops in nearby homes ☕

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Nonprofit Open-Source Food Delivery and Local Shopping Platform▲154

   Start your food delivery or multi-vendor marketplace. Sell food, grocery or hardware. Deliver anything from your local stores.

   2019 · nearbyshops.org · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Localo Sites▲207

   Free website generator for Google Business profile users

   2024 · localo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8WM
   Which Marketplace? A crowd-sourced list. App markets for side-projects▲20

   Hello HN! Are you looking to build an extension, app or plugin as a side project? If you ever wondered what other software ecosystems and marketplaces there are besides the crowded WordPress Plugins, Shopify Apps and Chrome Extension Store we have a solution for you. A free crowd-sourced list with (50+) plugin marketplaces, app stores and software extension directories for different target markets. Check it out: >> https://goo.gl/rpBPQx (Airtable spreadsheet) If you'd like to stay in touch or add your thoughts and experiences into the database, check out the “More Info” tab in…

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Shop Mobile Pro▲106

   iOS and Android apps for shopware stores

   2024 · shopmobilepro.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Around▲7

    Local shopping app

    Oct 2025 · thearoundhub.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Openshop.io▲118

    Open source mobile E-commerce platform 📱

    2016 · openshop.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Nearby Shops - Open-Source food delivery and Hyperlocal app▲8

    Open Source Food Delivery and local shopping Platform - NearbyShops/Nearby-Shops-Android-app-Deprecated

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Obolify▲85

    Amazon but with independent, local shops.

    2020 · obolify.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    My Lead Fox▲87

    Find e-commerce stores worldwide and make them your clients

    2022 · myleadfox.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Local Business Online Toolkit Platform▲28

    Free e-commerce tools you can provide to local businesses

    2020 · vendasta.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Nearme▲62

    The online directory for local businesses

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    localsnear.me▲77

    A simple app to find your next favorite coffee shop

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Map My Market▲101

    Discover local marketplaces wherever you go

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Neighboring▲68

    Trade virtual stocks of businesses around you.

    2016 · neighboringapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shopboxo▲79

    Free e-commerce tool to build online stores without code

    2023 · web.shopboxo.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Fixxam▲62

    Connect with local artisans

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22LQ
    Localmint - Quickly find local store opening hours▲34

    2014 · localmint.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Nearbyo▲3

    Nearbyo: Buy & Sell Nearby

    Jun 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Sellflow▲12

    An open-source, pre-built mobile app for your Shopify store

    2020 · its alternatives →

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