Django-CRM vs EspoCRM
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Django-CRM
Open-source CRM with contact and pipeline tracking
VS
EspoCRM
Fast and lightweight open-source CRM
| Feature | Django-CRM | EspoCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,375 | ★ 3,201 |
| First released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Zoho CRM | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Django-CRM if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Django-CRM or EspoCRM better?
Neither is universally better. EspoCRM has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Django-CRM and EspoCRM free and open-source?
Yes. Django-CRM is licensed under GPL-3.0 and EspoCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Django-CRM and EspoCRM with Docker?
Django-CRM: yes. EspoCRM: yes.