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VTEX x Laioutr
# Headless frontend for VTEX, without a FastStore build
The Agentic Frontend Management Platform for VTEX composable commerce: visual page builder, 70+ e-commerce components including marketplace and B2B building blocks, EU hosting as an add-on. Live faster than with VTEX FastStore, multi-country ready, compatible with VTEX Marketplace, sales channels, and negotiable quotes.
5.0 stars on OMR Reviews. EU hosting available. BFSG-ready. In use with DACH VTEX partners.
[Request a demo](https://www.laioutr.com/en/contact)
Partner agencies build e-commerce frontends on Laioutr.
[](https://www.bestit.de/ "Best it")
5/5
OMR Reviews
70+
E-commerce components
Lighthouse 100
Performance from day 1
Made in EU
GDPR-compliant, EU hosting available
## What does headless mean for VTEX?
Headless for VTEX separates the frontend, everything customers see, from the VTEX backend with products, sellers, sales channels, multi-country pricing, and B2B workflows. Instead of the default storefront, a headless frontend for VTEX connects via the VTEX Storefront API and the VTEX Headless CMS API and can be designed freely, without IO theme limits and with full control over performance.
[Book a strategy call](https://www.laioutr.com/en/contact)
### 1. The backend stays VTEX
VTEX continues to manage products, sellers, sales channels, trade policies, multi-country pricing, OMS, negotiable quotes, and approval workflows. The VTEX admin stays in use unchanged, with all marketplace and B2B modules.
### 2. The frontend is chosen
Four established options are available: VTEX Store Framework (legacy, IO-based), VTEX FastStore (the official Next.js headless option), a custom build (Next.js, Nuxt, Remix), or an Agentic Frontend Management Platform like Laioutr.
### 3. Data flows via GraphQL in real time
No data duplication, no sync conflicts. Laioutr talks directly to the VTEX Storefront API and the VTEX Headless CMS API, including all marketplace and B2B endpoints for seller profiles, quotes, and sales-channel-specific assortments.
OPTIONS
## Which frontend options exist for VTEX?
VTEX has a clearly two-part frontend stack: the older Store Framework and the newer FastStore. Plus custom build and FMP. Four options are established in the market. Here's where each one pays off for VTEX buyers.
[Book a strategy call](https://www.laioutr.com/en/contact)
### 1. VTEX Store Framework (legacy)
IO-based, in production in many existing setups for years. Makes sense for brands that don't want to migrate, otherwise at the end of its life. The deepest VTEX IO integration, but perceived as engineering-intensive and slow in the build cycle.
### 2. VTEX FastStore
VTEX's official Next.js-based headless option, open source and performance-first. Sensible when a dedicated Next.js team with VTEX experience is in place and six- to nine-month build phases are acceptable. Native IO depth is its biggest advantage.
### 3. Custom Build (Next.js, Nuxt, or Remix)
Maximum control, highest effort. A six- to twelve-month build phase plus ongoing maintenance. Makes sense for enterprise teams with dedicated frontend engineering and highly specific marketplace or B2B requirements.
### 4. Laioutr
An Agentic Frontend Management Platform with a visual builder, 70+ components including marketplace and B2B building blocks, multi-backend support, and EU hosting as an add-on. Sensible when go-live needs to be fast, multi-country rollouts are needed in weeks instead of months, and marketing velocity is a priority.
USE CASES
## What teams build with Laioutr for VTEX
Laioutr is built for VTEX setups that want to scale multi-country, marketplace, or B2B workflows without investing in a nine-month FastStore build. From the multi-country rollout to the marketplace operator frontend.
[Book a strategy call](https://www.laioutr.com/en/contact)
### Multi-country rollouts in weeks instead of months
VTEX can do multi-country out of the box. Laioutr uses VTEX's multi-currency and Sales Channel logic and delivers multi-storefront setups in which new country frontends go live in 4 to 6 weeks.
### Marketplace operator frontends with seller profiles and multi-seller PDPs
VTEX runs as a marketplace with multiple sellers. Laioutr connects the VTEX Marketplace API and renders seller profiles, multi-seller PDPs, filter-by-seller, and marketplace operator tools as standard components.
### B2B portals with Negotiable Quotes, Sales Channels, and approval flows
VTEX B2B OMS delivers the complete workflows. Laioutr calls the GraphQL API directly and renders customer-group-specific frontends with quote negotiation, approval hierarchies, and sales-channel-specific assortments.
### Multi-brand storefronts on one VTEX account instance
Multiple brands on one VTEX instance, with their own frontends, their own domains, a shared backend, and a shared marketplace and B2B configuration.
### Replatforming from Store Framework or FastStore to Laioutr
An existing frontend stack (Store Framework legacy or FastStore) is to be replaced without touching the VTEX backend. Phased migration.
### Greenfield storefronts on new VTEX projects
A new VTEX project, a fresh start. With Themes and the component library, the storefront goes live in weeks instead of months invested in a FastStore build.
Laioutr vs. VTEX FastStore
## Headless frontend for VTEX: Laioutr or FastStore?
VTEX FastStore is VTEX's official headless framework, based on Next.js, open source under Apache 2.0, with native VTEX IO integration and a performance-first architecture. Laioutr is a complete Agentic Frontend Management Platform with a visual builder, a component library, and multi-backend support. Both work with VTEX. Teams with a mature engineering setup that want native IO depth will find FastStore the right fit. Teams that want multi-country velocity and marketing self-service are more productive with Laioutr.
Pricing Plans Comparison
| Compare differences | Laioutr | VTEX FastStore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laioutr VTEX FastStore |
| Builder und Komponenten Was ab Werk enthalten ist, mit Fokus auf Marketplace und Multi-Country. |
| Visueller Page Builder Drag-and-Drop-Editor für Marketing- und Content-Teams. | Inklusive (Studio) Live-Preview, komponentenbasiert | Nicht enthalten Reine Code-Entwicklung in Next.js |
| Marketplace-Komponenten Vorgefertigte UI-Bausteine für Seller-Profile, Multi-Seller-PDPs und Filter-by-Seller. | Enthalten Marketplace-Bausteine inkl. Seller-Frontends | Selbst bauen Marketplace-UI als Custom-Build |
| B2B-Komponenten Quote-Frontends, Approval-UIs, Sales-Channel-spezifische Storefronts. | 70+ Komponenten B2B-Bausteine inkl. Quote- und Approval-UIs | Basis-Demo B2B-UI selbst aufbauen |
| Themes und Blueprints Startpunkt für neue Storefronts ohne Greenfield-Aufwand. | Themes und Blueprints Sofort einsatzbereit, voll erweiterbar | Starter-Templates Demo-Storefront als Starthilfe |
| Hosting Wo das Frontend ausgeliefert wird und wer es betreibt. | Edge Hosting als Add-on Laioutr Cloud, nicht in der Lizenz enthalten | Selbst hosten Vercel, AWS, eigene Infrastruktur |
| Architektur und VTEX-Integration Wie eng die Integration in den VTEX-Composable-Stack ist. |
| Backend-Flexibilität Welche E-Commerce-Backends sich anbinden lassen. | Multi-Backend VTEX, Shopware, commercetools, weitere | Nur VTEX Lock-in zum VTEX-Stack |
| VTEX-IO-Integration Wie tief die Anbindung an VTEX-IO und VTEX-spezifische Features ist. | Über API VTEX Storefront API plus Headless CMS | Native Tiefste VTEX-IO-Bindung |
| Multi-Country und Multi-Currency Wie schnell neue Märkte rollen. | 4 bis 6 Wochen Multi-Storefront-Setup im Standard | Engineering-Sprints Pro Country ein Build-Projekt |
| Performance und Core Web Vitals Wie viel Aufwand für Lighthouse-100-Niveau nötig ist. | Out of the box Lighthouse 100 als Default-Ziel | Out of the box Performance-First-Architektur |
| BFSG und WCAG 3.0 Konformität mit Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz und WCAG 3.0. | Im Standard WCAG 3.0, BFSG, EN 301 549 | Eigenverantwortung Audit separat erforderlich |
| Team und Wirtschaftlichkeit Wer mit der Plattform produktiv ist und welche Kosten über die Zeit entstehen. |
| Lernkurve Wie schnell ein neues Teammitglied produktiv wird. | Niedrig Marketing onboardet in Tagen | Hoch Next.js, GraphQL, VTEX-IO |
| Time-to-Launch Realistische Zeitspanne bis zum Live-Gang einer neuen Storefront. | Wochen Mit Themes und Komponenten | Monate 6 bis 9 Monate Build-Phase |
| Ideales Team-Setup Wer mit der Plattform arbeiten kann und wer arbeiten muss. | Cross-funktional Marketing, Design und Dev gemeinsam | Engineering-only Next.js-Team mit VTEX-Erfahrung |
| Total Cost of Ownership Software plus Engineering plus Wartung über 3 bis 5 Jahre. | [SaaS (planbar) Komponenten im Plan, Hosting als Add-on](https://www.laioutr.com/pricing) [Preise ansehen](https://www.laioutr.com/pricing) | Open Source plus Engineering Hohe Build- und Wartungs-Kosten |
*All data is based on publicly available information, insights from sales conversations with DACH e-commerce brands, and our own platform testing. As of: April 2026. VTEX features may have evolved since.*
VTEX FASTSTORE
### When FastStore is the right choice
A dedicated Next.js team with VTEX experience (at least three engineers) is in place, many native VTEX IO apps are in use and IO depth is strategically central, six- to nine-month build phases are acceptable, marketing works mainly via tickets, and maximum code control matters more than time-to-launch. Classic use case: a marketplace operator with dedicated frontend engineering expertise and a deeply IO-integrated architecture.
LAIOUTR
### When Laioutr is the right choice
Multi-country rollouts should take weeks instead of months, marketplace iterations should run without a marketing bottleneck, marketing should build pages on its own, B2B components should be available without a React sprint per workflow, total cost of ownership over 5 years matters, and BFSG compliance should be covered without a separate audit. Classic use case: a multi-country brand on VTEX that prioritizes fast rollouts and marketing velocity.
BLUEPRINTS
## Start with a Blueprint instead of from scratch
Blueprints are pre-composed frontends per industry, instantly customizable and ready to combine with the VTEX setup. The right starting point gets the storefront live faster.
[View Blueprints](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blueprints)
UI PREVIEW
## What can be created with Laioutr for VTEX
Product launch pages, home pages, product detail pages, product list pages, sales pages, blogs, content pages, and more.
[Explore the UI preview](https://www.laioutr.com/en/shop-demos)
Partners support delivery: VTEX implementation partners have delivered VTEX frontend projects with Laioutr, from Store Framework migrations to FastStore replatformings.
[](https://www.bestit.de/ "Best it")
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about headless for VTEX
Does Laioutr work with the VTEX Marketplace?
Yes. Laioutr connects to the VTEX Marketplace API, including seller profiles, multi-seller PDPs, filter-by-seller, and marketplace operator tools.
How does Laioutr differ from VTEX FastStore?
FastStore is VTEX's official Next.js framework for headless VTEX, code-first and deeply integrated with VTEX IO. Laioutr is a ready-made frontend platform with a visual builder, 70+ components, and edge hosting as an add-on. That means a faster go-live, a lower learning curve, and multi-country setups as standard.
Can we use VTEX B2B features like Negotiable Quotes and Sales Channels?
Yes. VTEX B2B features (quote management, sales channels, trade policies, approval workflows) are exposed via the GraphQL API and rendered in Laioutr B2B components.
How does Laioutr relate to VTEX IO apps?
VTEX IO apps that run in the backend (pricing logic, search providers, custom workflows) are served through the API and can be used in Laioutr components. IO-native frontend apps are more deeply integrated with FastStore.
Does Laioutr work with the VTEX Headless CMS?
Yes. VTEX Headless CMS is connected as a content source, and content can be rendered or extended in Studio. Editorial workflows continue to run in the VTEX admin or in Studio.
Can we keep using our existing VTEX analytics and marketing tools?
Yes. Analytics tags (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Segment) are integrated via JavaScript, exactly as with any other frontend solution. Marketing tools like Marketo, HubSpot, or Salesforce work as third-party systems.
How long does a migration from Store Framework or FastStore take?
A pilot is usually live within 14 days, and the median migration takes under 14 days. Multi-country, marketplace, or complex B2B setups take correspondingly longer. Founder-led migration is standard, not an extra.
What does Laioutr cost compared to FastStore plus engineering?
FastStore itself is free (open source, Apache 2.0), but the engineering investment is substantial (a six- to nine-month build phase plus ongoing maintenance with two to three engineers). Laioutr is SaaS with transparent plans; components and editor are included, hosting and add-ons are added separately. The total cost of ownership is typically 30 to 50 percent below FastStore. The [commerce pricing](https://www.laioutr.com/en/pricing/commerce) page gives an overview.
Can we later move away from the VTEX backend without rebuilding the frontend?
Yes. This is precisely one of the key advantages over FastStore. Laioutr is backend-agnostic: switching from VTEX to commercetools, Shopware, Adobe Commerce, or another backend means reconfiguring an API connection, not rebuilding the frontend.
Is the solution BFSG- and GDPR-compliant?
Yes. EU hosting is available, with further regions on request, GDPR-compliant out of the box and with regional data residency. On top come EU standard contractual clauses, German-language support, and WCAG 3.0 and the BFSG (the German Accessibility Reinforcement Act, binding since 2025) in the component standard.
Where is the frontend for VTEX hosted?
Edge hosting is available as an add-on and never included in the license: Laioutr Cloud with 100+ edge locations, a 99.99% SLA, and a TTFB under 50 ms. EU hosting is available, with further regions such as the US or APAC on request.
Is Laioutr an official VTEX partner?
Yes. Laioutr is an official VTEX technology partner.
## Insights on VTEX
[All insights](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blogs/insights)
[Composable Regret: The Week of 30-Minute Storefronts and the First Maturity Hangover
Three moves shaped the experience layer this week. On July 2, Salesforce shipped Storefront Next, a …](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/composable-regret-instant-storefronts-experience-layer-2026)
[The VTEX Frontend Trilemma: Keep IO, Migrate to FastStore, or Decouple
VTEX customers expanding into DACH and the wider EU market eventually hit the same fork in the road …](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/vtex-frontend-trilemma-io-faststore-decoupled-2026)
[B2C Storefront Components: What a Modern Online Shop Needs in 2026
A modern B2C online shop is no longer something you set up once and leave running for five years. Ca…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/b2c-storefront-komponenten-moderner-onlineshop-2026)
[The MACH Promise Under Pressure: What Simplicity Actually Means
In March 2025, Mariano Gomide de Faria, co-founder of VTEX, published a LinkedIn post that rattled t…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/mach-mirage-simplicity-agentic-frontend)
[Every Backend Ships Agents. What Happens to the Frontend?
In May 2026, three commerce backend vendors independently embedded native AI agents into their stack…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/every-backend-ships-agents-frontend-layer-cfo-2026)
[VTEX Vision 2026: What the Storefront Has to Render Now
VTEX Vision shipped four native AI agents into the commerce stack in April 2026: Catalog, Promotions…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/vtex-vision-suite-storefront-renders-agent-output-2026)
[Replatforming vs. Frontend Renovation: OXID Framework 2026
The OXID 6 to 7 migration is not just a technical upgrade. It is a strategic fork with three options…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/replatforming-vs-frontend-renovation-decision-framework-oxid-2026)
[Native Shop System Frontends Compared: Hydrogen, Spartacus, FastStore and the Limits of Built-in Storefronts
Every serious e-commerce platform now ships its own frontend solution. Shopify has Hydrogen, SAP Com…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/shop-frontends-comparison)
[VTEX Headless Migration Step by Step
A VTEX headless migration is composable architecture work, not a theme update with extras. It is a s…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/vtex-headless-migration-step-by-step)
[VTEX Frontend Alternative: FMP vs FastStore
VTEX is a strong composable commerce platform, but the frontend strategy is a separate question. Any…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/vtex-frontend-alternative)
[FastStore vs. Laioutr for VTEX, which frontend for which team?
If you want to run VTEX headless, two modern paths are on the table: VTEX FastStore, VTEX's offi…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/faststore-vs-laioutr-for-vtex)
[VTEX headless, when is the switch worth it?
VTEX is composable commerce with marketplace DNA: native multi-seller logic, multi-country out of th…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/vtex-headless-when-is-the-switch-worth-it)
[Laioutr Nominated for the K5 COMMERCE AWARD 2026
Berlin-based composable DXP pioneer recognized among the leading commerce providers in the DACH regi…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/laioutr-nominated-for-the-k5-commerce-award-2026)
[Composable Commerce in 2026: Building the E-Commerce Stack Your Business Actually Needs
There is a particular frustration that comes with platform migrations. You spend months scoping, pla…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/composable-commerce-in-2026-building-the-e-commerce-stack-your-business-actually-needs)
[MACH Architecture in E-Commerce: The Technical Blueprint for Scalable, Future-Proof Commerce
Four letters are reshaping how enterprise e-commerce platforms are built: MACH. Standing for Microse…](https://www.laioutr.com/en/blog/mach-architecture-in-e-commerce-the-technical-blueprint-for-scalable-future-proof-commerce)
READ MORE
## More on headless frontends for commerce backends
### Composable headless frontend
The concept behind a frontend that connects any commerce backend.
[More on composable headless frontends](https://www.laioutr.com/en/composable-headless-frontend)
### Headless frontend for SCAYLE
A frontend for SCAYLE without building out the Storefront Boilerplate in-house.
[More on headless for SCAYLE](https://www.laioutr.com/en/headless-frontend-for-scayle)
### Headless frontend for commercetools
A frontend for commercetools with a visual builder instead of a pure code project.
[More on headless for commercetools](https://www.laioutr.com/en/headless-frontend-for-commercetools)
### E-commerce systems
Which commerce backends Laioutr connects and how the connection works.
[More on e-commerce systems](https://www.laioutr.com/en/system/e-commerce)
### Composability & orchestration
How Laioutr connects multiple backends and provides data through Orchestr.
[More on orchestration](https://www.laioutr.com/en/product/composability-orchestration)
### Laioutr vs. Alokai
Visual platform or frontend framework: the differences at a glance.
[See the Alokai comparison](https://www.laioutr.com/en/laioutr-und-alokai-im-vergleich)
STILL UNSURE?
## Accelerate the VTEX frontend to composable-ready?
30 minutes with the Laioutr team: Laioutr live on the VTEX setup, with answers on migration, marketplace components, multi-country rollout, and pricing.
[Request a demo](https://www.laioutr.com/en/contact)
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