Corteza vs Monica
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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Monica
Personal CRM to remember the people you know
| Feature | Corteza | Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 24,983 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | Salesforce, HubSpot |
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)
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or Monica better?
Monica 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 Monica free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Monica under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and Monica with Docker?
Corteza: yes. Monica: yes.