OroCRM vs Snipe-IT
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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| Feature | OroCRM | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | OSL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 681 | ★ 14,772 |
| First released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | ServiceNow, Asset Panda |
Why pick each one
Choose OroCRM if…
- Released under the OSL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is OroCRM or Snipe-IT better?
Snipe-IT is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OroCRM if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OroCRM and Snipe-IT free and open-source?
Yes. OroCRM is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Snipe-IT under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OroCRM and Snipe-IT with Docker?
OroCRM: yes. Snipe-IT: yes.