EspoCRM vs InvoicePlane
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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EspoCRM
Fast and lightweight open-source CRM
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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
| Feature | EspoCRM | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,201 | ★ 3,104 |
| First released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | FreshBooks, QuickBooks |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EspoCRM or InvoicePlane better?
Neither is universally better. EspoCRM has the larger community, while InvoicePlane is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EspoCRM and InvoicePlane free and open-source?
Yes. EspoCRM is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and InvoicePlane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EspoCRM and InvoicePlane with Docker?
EspoCRM: yes. InvoicePlane: yes.