Vendure 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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Vendure
Headless commerce framework built on Node.js
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QloApps
Hotel booking and reservation commerce system
| Feature | Vendure | QloApps |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-commerce Platforms | E-commerce Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,302 | ★ 14,211 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Shopify, commercetools | Booking.com, Cloudbeds |
Why pick each one
Choose Vendure if…
- Strong TypeScript developer experience
- Well-documented plugin system
Frequently asked questions
Is Vendure 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 Vendure and QloApps free and open-source?
Yes. Vendure is licensed under GPL-3.0 and QloApps under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vendure and QloApps with Docker?
Vendure: yes. QloApps: yes.