OroCRM vs Vtiger CRM
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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Vtiger CRM
Open-source CRM for sales, marketing, and support
| Feature | OroCRM | Vtiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | OSL-3.0 | VPL-1.1 |
| 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 | ★ 256 |
| First released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, HubSpot | Salesforce, 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 Vtiger CRM if…
- Released under the VPL-1.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is OroCRM or Vtiger CRM better?
Neither is universally better. OroCRM has the larger community, while Vtiger CRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OroCRM and Vtiger CRM free and open-source?
Yes. OroCRM is licensed under OSL-3.0 and Vtiger CRM under VPL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OroCRM and Vtiger CRM with Docker?
OroCRM: yes. Vtiger CRM: yes.