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Apache OFBiz vs kivitendo: catalog facts
Apache OFBiz	kivitendo
Free Free and open source with no licensing fees.	Free The software is free to download; support and custom work are offered by paid partners.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Broad scope from accounting to manufacturing and e-commerce Mature project under the Apache Software Foundation	Covers stock, quotes, invoicing, dunning and accounting preparation Supports ZUGFeRD 2.x electronic invoices
Setup and customization need Java development skills Aimed at organisations rather than individuals	Aimed at German-speaking businesses and German accounting rules Requires running your own server or paying a hosting partner
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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