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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FeatureReaction CommerceQloApps
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseApache-2.0OSL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 12,400★ 14,211
First released20132017
ReplacesShopify, commercetoolsBooking.com, Cloudbeds

Why pick each one

Choose Reaction Commerce if…

  • Cloud-native design
  • Highly scalable
Reaction Commerce details

Choose QloApps if…

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

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.

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