Mautic vs Vtiger CRM
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Mautic
Open-source marketing automation platform
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Vtiger CRM
Open-source CRM for sales, marketing, and support
| Feature | Mautic | Vtiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | VPL-1.1 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,305 | ★ 256 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Replaces | HubSpot, Marketo, Mailchimp | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Vtiger CRM if…
- Released under the VPL-1.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Mautic or Vtiger CRM better?
Neither is universally better. Mautic has the larger community, while Vtiger CRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mautic and Vtiger CRM free and open-source?
Yes. Mautic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Vtiger CRM under VPL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mautic and Vtiger CRM with Docker?
Mautic: yes. Vtiger CRM: yes.