Monica vs Rukovoditel
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Monica
Personal CRM to remember the people you know
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Rukovoditel
Web-based project management and CRM builder
| Feature | Monica | Rukovoditel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,983 | ★ 29 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | Jira, Salesforce |
Why pick each one
Choose Rukovoditel if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Monica or Rukovoditel better?
Neither is universally better. Monica has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Monica and Rukovoditel free and open-source?
Yes. Monica is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rukovoditel under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Monica and Rukovoditel with Docker?
Monica: yes. Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support.