Saleor Dashboard 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 Dashboard
Standalone admin dashboard for Saleor commerce
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QloApps
Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
| Feature | Saleor Dashboard | QloApps |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,016 | ★ 14,211 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify Admin, BigCommerce control panel | Booking.com, Cloudbeds |
Why pick each one
Choose Saleor Dashboard if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Saleor Dashboard or QloApps better?
Neither is universally better. QloApps has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Saleor Dashboard and QloApps free and open-source?
Yes. Saleor Dashboard 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 Dashboard and QloApps with Docker?
Saleor Dashboard: yes. QloApps: yes.