5 Open-Source CRM Tools You Can Self-Host (Salesforce Alternatives)
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Introduction
If you are a solo developer or small team, paying $25‑$300 per user per month for Salesforce or HubSpot is brutal. The good news: there are solid open‑source CRM alternatives you can self‑host for free.
Below are five genuinely useful tools I’ve cataloged at IndieStack.
1. React + shadcn/ui + Supabase CRM
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Teams already using Supabase
A full‑featured CRM with a modern UI built on React and Supabase. It covers contacts, deals, pipeline management, and the core functionality you actually need—without the 200 features you don’t.
2. Next.js + Prisma CRM & Project Management
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Next.js developers who want CRM + project management
Beyond basic CRM, this tool includes project management, invoicing, email integration, and even AI features. It’s self‑hosted, so your customer data stays on your servers.
3. Laravel (PHP) CRM Package
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Laravel shops that want CRM baked into their existing app
A composable CRM package that plugs directly into Laravel. It provides contacts, organizations, deals, and activities as a package rather than a standalone app—perfect if you’re already running Laravel.
4. Vue.js CRM & Project Management
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Teams that need CRM + project management in one tool
Combines sprint management, project tracking, and sales pipelines. Think of it as a Notion‑meets‑CRM: Kanban boards, task management, and deal tracking all in one place.
5. Crisp (SaaS, bootstrapped)
Price: Free tier available
Best for: Customer support teams that need multi‑channel messaging
Not strictly open source, but Crisp is bootstrapped (no VC money) and offers a generous free tier. Features include live chat, email, WhatsApp integration, and an all‑in‑one customer messaging platform that is far cheaper than Intercom or Zendesk.
Why self‑host an open‑source CRM?
- Data privacy: Your customer data stays on your servers.
- No per‑seat pricing: Host for your whole team at the cost of a small VPS.
- Customizable: Fork it, extend it, make it yours.
- No vendor lock‑in: Export your data anytime.
I maintain IndieStack, a directory of 100 + indie‑built software alternatives across categories like CRM, analytics, email marketing, hosting, and more. Every tool is built by solo developers or small teams.
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