Odoo Community vs SuiteCRM
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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Odoo Community
Modular open-source business management suite
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SuiteCRM
Award-winning open-source CRM application
| Feature | Odoo Community | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 53,568 | ★ 5,637 |
| First released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo Community or SuiteCRM better?
Neither is universally better. Odoo Community has the larger community, while SuiteCRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Odoo Community and SuiteCRM free and open-source?
Yes. Odoo Community is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and SuiteCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Odoo Community and SuiteCRM with Docker?
Odoo Community: yes. SuiteCRM: yes.