EspoCRM 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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EspoCRM
Fast and lightweight open-source CRM
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Vtiger CRM
Open-source CRM for sales, marketing, and support
| Feature | EspoCRM | Vtiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | VPL-1.1 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,201 | ★ 256 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
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 EspoCRM or Vtiger CRM better?
Neither is universally better. EspoCRM has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EspoCRM and Vtiger CRM free and open-source?
Yes. EspoCRM is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Vtiger CRM under VPL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EspoCRM and Vtiger CRM with Docker?
EspoCRM: yes. Vtiger CRM: yes.