Name: Aimeos
Author: Aimeos

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Version Control

Virtual Reality

Development

Business Intelligence (BI)

Collaboration

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)

Enterprise

Accounting

Crypto Tax

Spend Management

Tax Compliance

Finance and Accounting

Applicant Tracking

Corporate Learning Management

HR Management

International Payroll

On-Demand Payment

Payroll

Talent Intelligence

Talent Management

Workforce Analytics

Workforce Management

Human Resources

.Net Development

API Management

Asset Tokenization

Cloud Storage

Component Content Management

Fraud Detection

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

Load Testing

Managed Public Cloud Infrastructure

Migration

Network Performance Monitoring

Penetration Testing

Privileged Access Management

Relational Database Management Systems

Remote Monitoring and Management

Secure Email Gateway

Software Components

User Activity Monitoring

Information Technology

A/B Testing

Ad Serving & Retargeting

All-in-One Marketing

Content Management

Conversion Rate Optimization

Data Cleansing

Data Management

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)

Email Marketing

Location Intelligence

Marketing Automation

Online Reputation Management

Search Marketing Intelligence

Social Media Management

Social Media Publishing

Survey & Forms Building

Web Analytics

Marketing

Project Management

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Lead Generation

Point of Sale

Revenue Operations

Sales Forecasting

Sales Pipeline

Sales

Car Rental

Church Management

Commercial Drone

Construction Accounting

Geographic Information

Insurance Agency Management

Physical Therapy

Retail Execution

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Aimeos E-commerce Framework is a cloud-native, API-first solution designed to build full-featured, ultra-fast online shops, marketplaces, and B2B applications. According to the vendor, it caters to businesses of all sizes, from small companies to large enterprises. Professionals and industries such as e-commerce retailers, marketplaces, B2B companies, manufacturers, and service providers can potentially benefit from the capabilities offered by Aimeos.

## Key Features

**World class JSON REST & GraphQL API**: According to the vendor, Aimeos provides a powerful JSON REST API based on the industry standard jsonapi.org specification, allowing developers to build custom frontends, progressive web applications (PWA), and native mobile apps. The GraphQL admin API is said to enable easy management of shop content, providing a flexible and efficient way to interact with the e-commerce platform.

**Multi vendor, multi channel, and multi warehouse capable**: Aimeos supports multi-tenancy out of the box, allowing the creation of marketplaces, complex B2B applications, and reseller/affiliate systems. The platform enables the setup of multiple vendors, each with their own shop, products, and inventory management. Vendors can have their own domains while still using the main platform. Multiple warehouses can be configured, allowing vendors to manage stock levels for each product.

**For shops from one to 1,000,000,000+ items that render in 20ms**: According to the vendor, Aimeos is designed to scale infinitely, making it suitable for shops of any size, from small to enterprise-level. The #gigacommerce extension, combined with ElasticSearch, is claimed to enable the platform to handle large catalogs with billions of items, while maintaining fast rendering times.

**Build multi-tenant e-commerce SaaS solutions out of the box**: Aimeos supports the creation of multi-tenant SaaS solutions, allowing the hosting of multiple ultra-fast online shops in a single installation. According to the vendor, merchants can manage their inventory without additional costs, making it easy to provide a full-featured e-commerce platform to multiple clients.

**Bundles, vouchers, virtual, configurable, and highly customizable products**: Aimeos includes a wide range of product types, such as bundles, vouchers, virtual products, configurable products, and highly customizable products. According to the vendor, these product types can be combined with paid downloads, priced configurable options, and custom input attributes, providing flexibility for various business models.

**Turn every product into a subscription with recurring payment**: According to the vendor, Aimeos enables the creation of subscription-based products, allowing merchants to sell products on a recurring basis. Supported payment providers can capture payments automatically, making it convenient for customers and merchants.

**100+ payment gateways via the Omnipay PHP library - Open Source & free**: Aimeos supports over 100 payment gateways through the Omnipay PHP library, providing a wide range of options for processing payments. According to the vendor, the Omnipay library offers drivers to authorize and capture payments using major payment service providers worldwide.

Wide range of features and functions: Many users have praised Aimeos for its extensive feature set, stating that it offers a wide range of features and functions that are essential for running a successful web shop. 

Fast and helpful support: Numerous reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the support provided by Aimeos, mentioning fast response times and helpfulness in resolving issues or answering questions. 

Customizable and extensible: Aimeos has been highly appreciated by users for its high level of customization and extensibility. Users have mentioned that they were able to adapt the platform to fulfill their unique requirements, making it suitable for both complex B2B and B2C projects.

Confusing User Interface: Several users have found the user interface of Aimeos to be confusing and not very user-friendly, leading to difficulties in navigating the software and performing tasks efficiently. 

Steep Learning Curve: Some reviewers have mentioned that there is a steep learning curve associated with Aimeos, especially when it comes to customization. While this may be common for large software packages, it can still pose a challenge for users who are new to the platform.

Complex Documentation: Although the documentation for Aimeos is extensive, some users have expressed that it can be complex and not always helpful in providing a better understanding of the software. However, they do appreciate having access to a dedicated online forum where they can receive tips and support from the package creators.

Users of Aimeos have found success in building fully functional marketplaces, showcasing the stability and adaptability of the e-commerce framework. This has allowed them to meet their specific requirements with ease. In comparison to other platforms like Magento, Aimeos has proven to outperform in terms of importing large product catalogs. Users have reported being able to import 10 million products in just around 30 minutes, saving them valuable time and effort. The quick setup process and extensive support from Aimeos professionals have also contributed to a positive user experience. Users have appreciated the ability to dive right into their projects and overcome any initial challenges with the help of Aimeos experts. Additionally, the support provided through Slack has been described as quick and helpful, with lead developers assisting users in resolving issues and providing effective solutions. This level of support has boosted user confidence in using Aimeos for their e-commerce needs.
 
Furthermore, users have successfully integrated Aimeos with other systems, such as Vue Storefront and TYPO3 CMS, expanding the capabilities of their e-commerce platforms. By connecting Aimeos with Vue Storefront, users have been able to create future-ready, PWA-ready solutions that their customers love. Aimeos has also replaced small Magento 1 multi-language shops, allowing users to adapt the frontend presentation according to their specific needs and implement new features with the assistance of Aimeos support. The versatility of Aimeos as a shop system has been praised by users who have been able to adapt the frontend presentation and implement additional features seamlessly. Integration with TYPO3 CMS has proven successful as well, enabling users to create shops with growing product catalogs and even multishop systems with real-time connections to suppliers. Overall, Aimeos has simplified complex projects for users, providing good performance and minimizing problems so that they can focus on meeting their unique requirements

Customer Focus is solution that includes order management, inventory management, warehousing, CMS, E-mail marketing, CRM, and general accounting functions.  E-Commerce web stores are also included in the solution.

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eCommerce  is short for "electronic commerce." eCommerce software comprises electronic storefronts that provide an eCommerce solution for merchants hosting a website on which consumer transactions are generated online, and have many features ancillary to this purpose.

eCommerce

Online Storefront

Features for creating an online storefront with a browse-able product catalog.

Product catalog & listings

Products are easy to browse; listings include descriptions, photos, 360-degree views, and/or videos.

Product management

Bulk product upload

Admins can upload products in bulk using spreadsheets.

Branding

Storefront is part of a unified customer experience of the brand across channels (social media, physical store, website, etc.)

Search & filter

Visitors can easily search for products and filter products based on criteria like type, size, color, etc.

Mobile storefront

Customers can easily shop on mobile devices; storefront is responsive or mobile optimized.

Product variations

Products with variations or configurable options are easy to list and easy to browse.

Subscriptions & downloads

Accommodates intangible “softgood” products like subscriptions, downloads, and free trials.

Website integration

Integrates with an existing company website or blog.

Visual customization

Users can customize the look & feel of the storefront; storefront is visually attractive.

Beyond product catalog, includes basic content creation and management features such as blogging capabilities.

Customer service tools

Includes tools like live chat for providing customer service to eCommerce website visitors.

Online Shopping Cart

Features that facilitate the collection of items so that customers can purchase them as a group.

Abandoned cart recovery

Saves contents of abandoned carts and allows customers to purchase on a future visit; may send a reminder email to the customer and/or a report to the merchant to help convert abandoned carts into sales.

Tax calculator

Shopping cart calculates tax and may also process tax or integrate to 3rd party tax handling solutions.

Shipping calculator

Shopping cart calculates and displays cost of shipping or shipping estimates.

Integration with Amazon

Syncs product catalog to Amazon; customers can find, collect and purchase products on Amazon.

Integration with eBay

Syncs product catalog to eBay; customers can find, collect, and purchase products on eBay.

Checkout user experience

Easy for customers to view shopping cart and checkout; maintains a consistent, trusted look & feel.

Online Payment System

Features related to processing online payment for eCommerce purchases.

PayPal integration

Integrates with PayPal’s online payment system.

Returns & refunds

Includes tools for managing product returns, exchanges, and refunds.

Single-click checkout

Returning customers can checkout, using their registered payment and shipping information, with one click.

eCommerce security

Security measures are in place to prevent a breach of sensitive payment information.

Credit card transaction fee

eCommerce vendor charges a payment processing fee (fixed or percentage) for credit card transactions.

B2B features

Includes features that that are valuable to B2B transactions, such as contract negotiation, pricing, invoicing, etc.

eCommerce Marketing

Features related to marketing for eCommerce websites

Promotions & discounts

Includes tools for offering and redeeming coupons, promotional codes, and time-based discounts.

Personalized recommendations

Display or recommend certain products depending on the customer’s identity or shopping/browsing history.

The platform & templates help users create the right website infrastructure (pagination, page headers, titles, meta tags, url structure, etc.) to increase the site’s visibility in search engine results.

Product reviews

Allows customers to post ratings and reviews for individual products.

Social commerce integration

Integrates with social media to allow customers to share products, shop for products, and view ads within their social media networks.

Customer registration

Customers can register for an account with their email address, saving their contact, shipping and payment information.

eCommerce Business Management

Features related to business management and administration of eCommerce operations

Multi-site management

Administrators can manage multiple storefronts or websites under one umbrella.

Order processing

Includes tools or integrations for order processing.

Inventory management

Includes tools or integrations for managing inventory.

Includes tools or integrations for managing or even automating accounting records related to eCommerce.

Shipping

Includes tools or integrations for order fulfillment of physical products.

Custom functionality

Users are able to customize the functionality of their eCommerce operation with custom code or add-ons.

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Aimeos

Overview

What is Aimeos?