Rukovoditel vs Vtiger CRM
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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Vtiger CRM
Open-source CRM for sales, marketing, and support
| Feature | Rukovoditel | Vtiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | VPL-1.1 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 29 | ★ 256 |
| First released | 2012 | 2004 |
| 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
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 Rukovoditel or Vtiger CRM better?
Neither is universally better. Vtiger CRM has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Rukovoditel and Vtiger CRM free and open-source?
Yes. Rukovoditel is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Vtiger CRM under VPL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rukovoditel and Vtiger CRM with Docker?
Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support. Vtiger CRM: yes.