EspoCRM alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave EspoCRM: advanced workflows are a paid extension, and smaller ecosystem than SuiteCRM or Odoo. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces EspoCRM, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SuiteCRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Vtiger CRM	Paid	Yes	Web, iOS, Android +1	4 of 4	57.2
2	Odoo CRM	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, iOS, Android +1	4 of 4	53.6

1. Vtiger CRMTop pick
Best for: SMBs that want sales, marketing and help desk features in one CRM
PaidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from EspoCRM
Open-source edition with an upgrade path to a polished cloud CRM.
Pros
Sales, marketing and support in one product
Free open-source edition for self-hosting
Moderate per-user pricing for the breadth
Cons
Busy interface with a learning curve
Open-source edition lags behind the cloud version
Some advanced features only on top editions
Visit Vtiger CRM Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Vtiger CRM a good EspoCRM alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$12 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026vtiger.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
15 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026vtiger.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open-source edition
Yes, free download
Checked Oct 25, 2026vtiger.com(opens source in a new tab)
Latest open-source release
8.4.0 on PHP 8
Checked Oct 25, 2026vtiger.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Odoo CRM
Best for: Companies that want CRM connected to quotes, invoicing and inventory in one suite
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from EspoCRM
Open-source CRM inside a full suite of business apps.
Pros
Free as a single app on Odoo Online with unlimited users
Shares one database with sales, invoicing and inventory
Open-source Community edition can be self-hosted
Cons
Many settings; bigger rollouts often need a partner
Some features are Enterprise-only
Costs rise once you use several apps
Visit Odoo CRM Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Odoo CRM a good EspoCRM alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
One app free, unlimited users
Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Yes, on-premise
Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Source code
On GitHub (odoo/odoo)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best EspoCRM alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best EspoCRM alternative for most people

SuiteCRM

Broader open-source feature set with a larger community.

Best EspoCRM alternative for a free option

Twenty

Modern open-source CRM with custom objects and GraphQL API.

Best EspoCRM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Odoo CRM

Open-source CRM inside a full suite of business apps.

Best EspoCRM alternative for open source

Krayin CRM

MIT-licensed Laravel CRM, handy if your team knows Laravel.

Best EspoCRM alternative for self-hosting

Vtiger CRM

Open-source edition with an upgrade path to a polished cloud CRM.

Best EspoCRM alternative for iPhone and Android

Vtiger CRM

Open-source edition with an upgrade path to a polished cloud CRM.

Best EspoCRM alternative for working in the browser

Frappe CRM

Modern open-source CRM built on the Frappe framework.

EspoCRM alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to EspoCRM?

SuiteCRM ranks first right now. Broader open-source feature set with a larger community. Twenty and Krayin CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to EspoCRM?

Yes. SuiteCRM (open source), Twenty (open source), Krayin CRM (open source) and Frappe CRM (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to EspoCRM?

Yes: SuiteCRM, Twenty, Krayin CRM and Vtiger CRM, plus 2 more in the list above. SuiteCRM, Twenty and Krayin CRM can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from EspoCRM?

The complaints we hear most: advanced workflows are a paid extension; smaller ecosystem than SuiteCRM or Odoo; cloud plans have a three-user minimum.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces EspoCRM, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.