Krayin vs PartKeepr
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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Krayin
Free and open-source Laravel-based CRM
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PartKeepr
Inventory management for electronic parts
| Feature | Krayin | PartKeepr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,644 | ★ 1,530 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Choose PartKeepr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Krayin or PartKeepr 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 PartKeepr free and open-source?
Yes. Krayin is licensed under MIT and PartKeepr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Krayin and PartKeepr with Docker?
Krayin: yes. PartKeepr: yes.