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EspoCRM vs YetiForce 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 VS YE YetiForce CRM Archived Highly configurable open-source CRM system
FeatureEspoCRMYetiForce CRM
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score88 · Excellent15 · At risk
StatusActively maintainedArchived
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 3,383★ 1,789
First released20142014
ReplacesSalesforce, HubSpotSalesforce, HubSpot

What are EspoCRM and YetiForce CRM?

EspoCRM

EspoCRM is a fast, lightweight, open-source CRM for managing contacts, leads, opportunities, and customer relationships. It targets small and mid-sized businesses wanting a responsive CRM. It is deployed via Docker or a PHP stack.

  • Responsive single-page interface
  • Customizable entities and layouts
  • Workflow automation
  • Email and calendar integration

Read the full EspoCRM guide →

YetiForce CRM

YetiForce is an open-source CRM system that helps companies manage relationships with customers and partners. It is highly configurable with many built-in modules.

  • Highly configurable modules
  • Sales and project management
  • Built-in mail client
  • Detailed permission control

EspoCRM vs YetiForce CRM: key differences

The biggest difference is maintenance: YetiForce CRM's repository is archived and no longer developed, while EspoCRM is actively maintained. Both projects are written in PHP. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for EspoCRM versus MIT for YetiForce CRM.

Why pick each one

Choose EspoCRM if…

  • Fast and responsive
  • Highly customizable
  • Lightweight

Watch out for

  • Advanced extensions are paid
  • Smaller ecosystem
EspoCRM details

Choose YetiForce CRM if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP
YetiForce CRM details

Frequently asked questions

Is EspoCRM or YetiForce 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 YetiForce CRM free and open-source?

Yes. EspoCRM is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and YetiForce CRM under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run EspoCRM and YetiForce CRM with Docker?

EspoCRM: yes. YetiForce CRM: yes.

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