ERPNext vs SuiteCRM
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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SuiteCRM
Award-winning open-source CRM application
| Feature | ERPNext | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 5,637 |
| First released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or SuiteCRM better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while SuiteCRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ERPNext and SuiteCRM free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SuiteCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and SuiteCRM with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. SuiteCRM: yes.