Rukovoditel vs SuiteCRM
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Rukovoditel
Web-based project management and CRM builder
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SuiteCRM
Award-winning open-source CRM application
| Feature | Rukovoditel | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 29 | ★ 5,637 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Jira, Salesforce | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Rukovoditel if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Rukovoditel or SuiteCRM better?
Neither is universally better. SuiteCRM has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Rukovoditel and SuiteCRM free and open-source?
Yes. Rukovoditel is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SuiteCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rukovoditel and SuiteCRM with Docker?
Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support. SuiteCRM: yes.