Corteza vs Vtiger CRM
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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Vtiger CRM
Open-source CRM for sales, marketing, and support
| Feature | Corteza | Vtiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | Apache-2.0 | VPL-1.1 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 256 |
| First released | 2019 | 2004 |
| 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)
Choose Vtiger CRM if…
- Released under the VPL-1.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Corteza or Vtiger CRM better?
Neither is universally better. Corteza has the larger community, while Vtiger CRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Corteza and Vtiger CRM free and open-source?
Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Vtiger CRM under VPL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Corteza and Vtiger CRM with Docker?
Corteza: yes. Vtiger CRM: yes.