CiviCRM vs OroCRM
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | CiviCRM | OroCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 762 | ★ 681 |
| First released | 2005 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Blackbaud | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose OroCRM if…
- Released under the OSL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is CiviCRM or OroCRM better?
CiviCRM is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OroCRM if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CiviCRM and OroCRM free and open-source?
Yes. CiviCRM is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OroCRM under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CiviCRM and OroCRM with Docker?
CiviCRM: check the project docs for container support. OroCRM: yes.