Corteza vs Open Source Point of Sale
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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Open Source Point of Sale
Web-based point of sale and inventory management system
| Feature | Corteza | Open Source Point of Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 4,336 |
| First released | 2019 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | Square, Lightspeed |
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 Open Source Point of Sale if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or Open Source Point of Sale better?
Open Source Point of Sale 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 Open Source Point of Sale free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Open Source Point of Sale under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and Open Source Point of Sale with Docker?
Corteza: yes. Open Source Point of Sale: yes.