The e-commerce space is saturated with platforms that are costly, rigid, and outdated. Standard solutions like SAP Commerce Cloud and Magento often lead to overwhelming license fees, endless customization, and painful maintenance cycles.
As engineers, we asked: "What if we could build a framework that gave more value for the same budget?
VELOX was born out of that desire. It is our answer to bloated, over-engineered platforms. Built to be lean, modular, and open-source, VELOX helps companies launch and scale e-commerce platforms without the baggage of legacy software.
VELOX is a state-of-the-art, modular e-commerce foundation designed for companies who want flexibility, quality, and Swiss-grade reliability—without the bloated costs of legacy systems like SAP Commerce or Magento.
VELOX is built by Sly, an engineering-first agency that believes great digital shops don’t need to be expensive or painful.
High license costs
VELOX is free and open source — no hidden fees
or lock-ins.
Expensive updates & security patching
Simplified modular architecture lowers the cost of upgrades.
Over-customized, complex legacy systems
Tailored solutions with clean, flexible codebase.
Generic platforms that don’t fit unique needs
Purpose-built for your use case, not a one-size-fits-all model.
Bloated architecture & slow performance
Cloud-native, high-performing design keeps things fast and scalable.
Modular by Design
Build only what you need. Each microservice is independent and interchangeable
No License Fees
Free and open source — your budget goes where it matters: product innovation.
Greater flexibility
Designed for quick and efficient adaptation without complexity overhead
Secure by Architecture
Modular and minimal means fewer vulnerabilities and fast patching
Built for Engineers, Valued by Businesses
Developed in-house at Sly to solve real client problems
VELOX is built for:
Medium to large enterprises struggling with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and long timelines.
Engineering-first companies seeking modern architectures.
Marketing/e-commerce teams who want agility and faster deployment.
SMEs who want to scale without growing technical debt.
Despite personally answering all your questions, we also offer custom quotes and free demos.
If you're tired of paying license fees or struggling to scale your custom shop, VELOX is a smarter, more sustainable alternative.
René Hämmerli
Partner & Software Architect