Saleor 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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Saleor
GraphQL-first headless commerce platform
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QloApps
Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
| Feature | Saleor | QloApps |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,190 | ★ 14,211 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Booking.com, Cloudbeds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Saleor or QloApps better?
Neither is universally better. Saleor has the larger community, while QloApps is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Saleor and QloApps free and open-source?
Yes. Saleor is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Saleor and QloApps with Docker?
Saleor: yes. QloApps: yes.