Shopinvader 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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FeatureShopinvaderQloApps
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseAGPL-3.0OSL-3.0
LanguageHTMLPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 134★ 14,211
First released20172017
ReplacesShopify Plus, commercetoolsBooking.com, Cloudbeds

Why pick each one

Choose Shopinvader if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in HTML
Shopinvader details

Choose QloApps if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shopinvader or QloApps better?

QloApps is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Shopinvader if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Shopinvader and QloApps free and open-source?

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

Can I run Shopinvader and QloApps with Docker?

Shopinvader: yes. QloApps: yes.

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