Foodsoft

Self-Hosted

Open-source tool for Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups to manage orders and inventory

Overview

Foodsoft is an open-source platform tailored for CSA groups, food co-ops, and buying clubs. It streamlines order management, inventory tracking, member administration, and payment processing (with Stripe integration). Deployable via Docker or traditional server setups (PostgreSQL required), it lets collectives maintain full data control. Features include customizable product catalogs, order aggregation, delivery scheduling, and member communication tools—ideal for reducing manual work and keeping CSA operations transparent.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  foodsoft:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: foodsoft
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Collective order management for CSA purchases
Inventory tracking with customizable product catalogs
Member admin and payment gateway integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Foodsoft hard to install?

Foodsoft supports Docker deployment (using docker-compose) for simpler setup, though traditional installs require Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL expertise. Docker files simplify the process for users familiar with containers, but non-technical admins may need help configuring hosting.

? Is Foodsoft a good alternative to proprietary CSA tools like CSAware?

Yes—it offers core CSA features (order management, member tracking) without recurring fees and full data ownership. While it lacks the polished UI or dedicated support of CSAware, it’s more customizable for unique collective workflows.

? Is Foodsoft completely free?

Yes—Foodsoft is open-source (GPLv3) and free to use, modify, and self-host. Costs only apply to hosting (server/domain) or optional third-party services like payment gateways.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control (self-hosted privacy)
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source license)
⊕ Tailored to CSA/co-op workflow needs

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup (Docker or server knowledge)
⊖ Limited pre-configured payment options
⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical users