Corteza vs Shelf Asset Management
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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Corteza
Low-code platform with built-in CRM and case management
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Shelf Asset Management
Open-source asset and equipment tracking
| Feature | Corteza | Shelf Asset Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 2,766 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | Asset Panda, Sortly |
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)
Choose Shelf Asset Management if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or Shelf Asset Management better?
Shelf Asset Management is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Corteza if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Corteza and Shelf Asset Management free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Shelf Asset Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and Shelf Asset Management with Docker?
Corteza: yes. Shelf Asset Management: yes.