Modern community credit software — without the server room.
Cyclos has powered community currencies for over two decades. But it requires your own Java server, weeks of configuration, and technical staff to maintain. Denarii is the SaaS alternative built for network operators who want to focus on their community — not their infrastructure.
| Feature | Denarii | Cyclos |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Cloud SaaS | Self-hosted |
| Setup time | Days | Weeks to months |
| Java / server required | No | Yes |
| Interface languages | 11 languages | 3 languages |
| GDPR compliance tooling | Built-in | Manual / DIY |
| Immutable audit trail | Append-only ledger | Basic logging |
| Mobile PWA | Yes | Limited |
| Real-time operator dashboard | Yes | Basic |
| Configurable rules engine | Yes | Yes |
| Member approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Mutual credit / zero-sum ledger | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR data export (one-click) | Yes | No |
| Managed updates & security patches | Included | Operator responsibility |
| Technical support | Included | Community forums |
| Compliance score dashboard | Yes | No |
| Open source | Proprietary SaaS | Open source (GPL) |
Self-hosted deployment requires a Java environment, a database, and ongoing server maintenance — before you've onboarded a single member.
Complex configuration with hundreds of settings makes initial setup take weeks, not days.
An interface designed in the 2000s creates friction for modern operators and members who expect clean, fast, mobile-first software.
Your network is live in days, not weeks. No Java, no server provisioning, no ops team. We handle infrastructure, updates, and backups.
EN, DE, ES, FR, PT, ZH, HI, AR, BN, RU, ID. Run your network in the language your community actually speaks.
GDPR-compliant from day one. One-click member data export, immutable audit trail, reconciliation reports. Designed for European operators.
A PWA your members actually want to use. Clean design, real-time balances, and a dashboard that works on any device.
Migration Support
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