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Krayin vs LedgerSMB

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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KR Krayin Free and open-source Laravel-based CRM VS LE LedgerSMB Integrated accounting and ERP system for small and midsize businesses,
FeatureKrayinLedgerSMB
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPerl
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 23,644★ 554
First released20202026
ReplacesSalesforce, HubSpot—

Why pick each one

Choose Krayin if…

  • Lightweight CRM
  • Laravel-based and extensible
  • Open source
Krayin details

Choose LedgerSMB if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Perl
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
LedgerSMB details

Frequently asked questions

Is Krayin or LedgerSMB better?

Neither is universally better. Krayin has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Krayin and LedgerSMB free and open-source?

Yes. Krayin is licensed under MIT and LedgerSMB under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Krayin and LedgerSMB with Docker?

Krayin: yes. LedgerSMB: yes.

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