ERPNext vs Corteza
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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ERPNext
Open-source ERP for growing businesses
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Corteza
Low-code platform with built-in CRM and case management
| Feature | ERPNext | Corteza |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 2,125 |
| First released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps |
Why pick each one
Choose Corteza if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or Corteza better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ERPNext and Corteza free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Corteza under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and Corteza with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. Corteza: yes.