CRM compared

A roundup of the main open-source CRMs, comparing three self-hosted options on license, features and operating effort.

Open-source CRM compared

SuiteCRM, EspoCRM and Twenty side by side, with Vtiger, Odoo CRM and CiviCRM named for specific cases: licenses and paid extensions, customization, integrations and self-hosting effort.

Self-hosted CRM with SSO compared

Which open-source CRMs offer single sign-on without a paid tier: SuiteCRM (SAML, LDAP), EspoCRM (OIDC, LDAP) and Twenty (SSO on paid plans), plus Frappe CRM and Krayin, compared for identity-provider fit.

Open-source CRM for nonprofits compared

CiviCRM's contributions, memberships, events and CiviMail against general CRMs SuiteCRM and EspoCRM adapted for donors: fit, hosting, release tracks and the effort to run each for a nonprofit.

Open-source CRM with ERP compared

For buyers who want CRM and back office in one system: the Odoo CRM app, Frappe CRM with ERPNext, and Dolibarr, compared on modules, licenses, editions and hosting, with a pick by company size.

Open-source CRM for small business compared

Lighter self-hosted CRMs a small team can run: EspoCRM, Krayin and Twenty, plus Frappe CRM and Vtiger, compared on setup, requirements, what is free, hosting offers and support options.

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