Corteza vs Part-DB
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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Part-DB
Web-based inventory for electronic components
| Feature | Corteza | Part-DB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 1,719 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | 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 Part-DB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or Part-DB better?
Neither is universally better. Corteza has the larger community, while Part-DB is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Corteza and Part-DB free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Part-DB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and Part-DB with Docker?
Corteza: yes. Part-DB: yes.