EverShop vs QloApps

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-commerce platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureEverShopQloApps
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseGPL-3.0OSL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 10,213★ 14,211
First released20222017
ReplacesShopify, WooCommerceBooking.com, Cloudbeds

Why pick each one

Choose EverShop if…

  • Modern JavaScript stack
  • Clean codebase
EverShop details

Choose QloApps if…

  • Purpose-built for hospitality
  • No commission fees
QloApps details

Frequently asked questions

Is EverShop or QloApps better?

Neither is universally better. QloApps has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are EverShop and QloApps free and open-source?

Yes. EverShop is licensed under GPL-3.0 and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run EverShop and QloApps with Docker?

EverShop: yes. QloApps: yes.

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