ERPNext 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.
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| Feature | ERPNext | EspoCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 3,201 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or EspoCRM better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while EspoCRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ERPNext and EspoCRM free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and EspoCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and EspoCRM with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. EspoCRM: yes.