Shelf Asset Management vs Frappe 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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Shelf Asset Management
Open-source asset and equipment tracking
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Frappe CRM
Simple, modern open-source CRM
| Feature | Shelf Asset Management | Frappe CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,766 | ★ 3,197 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Asset Panda, Sortly | HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Shelf Asset Management if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Frappe CRM if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelf Asset Management or Frappe CRM better?
Neither is universally better. Frappe CRM has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Shelf Asset Management and Frappe CRM free and open-source?
Yes. Shelf Asset Management is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Frappe CRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shelf Asset Management and Frappe CRM with Docker?
Shelf Asset Management: yes. Frappe CRM: yes.