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