Odoo Community vs OpenCRX
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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OpenCRX
Enterprise-class CRM and customer management
| Feature | Odoo Community | OpenCRX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 53,568 | ★ 88 |
| First released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite | Salesforce, Siebel |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo Community or OpenCRX better?
Neither is universally better. Odoo Community has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Odoo Community and OpenCRX free and open-source?
Yes. Odoo Community is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and OpenCRX under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Odoo Community and OpenCRX with Docker?
Odoo Community: yes. OpenCRX: check the project docs for container support.