Corteza vs metasfresh
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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metasfresh
Open-source ERP for small and midsize companies
| Feature | Corteza | metasfresh |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 2,394 |
| First released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | SAP, NetSuite |
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 metasfresh if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or metasfresh better?
Neither is universally better. metasfresh has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Corteza and metasfresh free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and metasfresh under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and metasfresh with Docker?
Corteza: yes. metasfresh: yes.