Shopware 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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Shopware
Flexible open-source commerce for growing brands
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QloApps
Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
| Feature | Shopware | QloApps |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | MIT | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,400 | ★ 14,211 |
| First released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, Magento | Booking.com, Cloudbeds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopware or QloApps better?
QloApps is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Shopware if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Shopware and QloApps free and open-source?
Yes. Shopware is licensed under MIT and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shopware and QloApps with Docker?
Shopware: yes. QloApps: yes.