OroCRM 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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| Feature | OroCRM | OpenCRX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | OSL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 681 | ★ 88 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | Salesforce, Siebel |
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 OpenCRX 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 OpenCRX free and open-source?
Yes. OroCRM is licensed under OSL-3.0 and OpenCRX under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OroCRM and OpenCRX with Docker?
OroCRM: yes. OpenCRX: check the project docs for container support.