OroCRM vs Tracardi
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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OroCRM
Open-source CRM for B2B sales teams
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Tracardi
Open-source customer data platform and engagement
| Feature | OroCRM | Tracardi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | OSL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 681 | ★ 653 |
| First released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | Segment, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose OroCRM if…
- Released under the OSL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose Tracardi if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is OroCRM or Tracardi better?
Neither is universally better. OroCRM has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OroCRM and Tracardi free and open-source?
Yes. OroCRM is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Tracardi under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OroCRM and Tracardi with Docker?
OroCRM: yes. Tracardi: yes.