Reaction Commerce 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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Reaction Commerce
Headless GraphQL commerce microservices platform
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QloApps
Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
| Feature | Reaction Commerce | QloApps |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | Apache-2.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,400 | ★ 14,211 |
| First released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Booking.com, Cloudbeds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Reaction Commerce or QloApps better?
QloApps is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Reaction Commerce if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Reaction Commerce and QloApps free and open-source?
Yes. Reaction Commerce is licensed under Apache-2.0 and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Reaction Commerce and QloApps with Docker?
Reaction Commerce: yes. QloApps: yes.