Free, open-source alternatives to Salesforce
Customer relationship management. 5 apps you can run yourself instead of Salesforce, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
TwentyBest match
A modern CRM offering the flexibility of open source, advanced features, and a sleek design.
SuiteCRM
The award-winning, enterprise-class open source CRM.
EspoCRM
CRM with a frontend designed as a single page application, and a REST API.
Krayin
CRM solution for SMEs and Enterprises for complete customer lifecycle management.
Odoo
Free open source ERP system.
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Why replace Salesforce?
Salesforce works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Salesforce?
Twenty is the closest open-source replacement for Salesforce in our list. SuiteCRM and EspoCRM are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Salesforce?
Yes. All 5 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.