EspoCRM
Lightweight open source CRM. PHP + MySQL. Self-hostable, customizable.
What it is
EspoCRM is a lightweight, flexible open source CRM. PHP-based, MySQL-backed, REST API, custom entities and layouts, workflow engine, calendar, email integration, telephony (Asterisk), and a mobile app.
Why we recommend it
EspoCRM is more modern than SuiteCRM, easier to customize than Salesforce, and ships with a built-in workflow engine. It's the best lightweight PHP CRM in the OSS world.
When to use it
- Small to mid-size sales teams that want self-hosting
- Companies with PHP infrastructure
- Custom sales processes that need custom entities
- Replacing HubSpot/Salesforce at a fraction of the cost
Quickstart
Run this in your terminal. Self-hosts locally with Docker or your preferred setup.
$ docker run -d --name espocrm -p 80:80 espocrm/espocrmSetup
Tags
Integrates with
Common use cases
- →sales-crm
- →php-sites
- →custom-entities
- →small-business
Pricing
Open source: free. Extensions and premium support from $60/month.
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