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Solidus 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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SO Solidus Free open-source Rails commerce platform VS QL QloApps Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
FeatureSolidusQloApps
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsE-commerce Platforms
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseOSL-3.0
LanguageRubyPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 5,318★ 14,211
First released20152017
ReplacesShopify, MagentoBooking.com, Cloudbeds

Why pick each one

Choose Solidus if…

  • Reliable for high-volume stores
  • Good security focus
Solidus details

Choose QloApps if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Solidus or QloApps better?

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

Are Solidus and QloApps free and open-source?

Yes. Solidus is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Solidus and QloApps with Docker?

Solidus: yes. QloApps: yes.

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