Monica 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Monica | Frappe CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,983 | ★ 3,197 |
| First released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive |
Why pick each one
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 Monica or Frappe CRM 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 Frappe CRM free and open-source?
Yes. Monica 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 Monica and Frappe CRM with Docker?
Monica: yes. Frappe CRM: yes.