Erxes vs EspoCRM
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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Erxes
Open-source experience operating system with ticketing
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EspoCRM
Fast and lightweight open-source CRM
| Feature | Erxes | EspoCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,058 | ★ 3,201 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Zendesk, Intercom, HubSpot | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Erxes if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Erxes or EspoCRM better?
Neither is universally better. Erxes 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 Erxes and EspoCRM free and open-source?
Yes. Erxes is licensed under GPL-3.0 and EspoCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Erxes and EspoCRM with Docker?
Erxes: yes. EspoCRM: yes.