Corteza vs OpenCRX
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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OpenCRX
Enterprise-class CRM and customer management
| Feature | Corteza | OpenCRX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 88 |
| First released | 2019 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps | Salesforce, Siebel |
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 OpenCRX better?
Neither is universally better. Corteza has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Corteza and OpenCRX free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OpenCRX under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and OpenCRX with Docker?
Corteza: yes. OpenCRX: check the project docs for container support.