SuiteCRM alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SuiteCRM: dated interface and architecture, and install and upgrades need server and PHP skills. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SuiteCRM, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. EspoCRM currently ranks first.
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Best SuiteCRM alternative for most people
EspoCRMLighter, more modern open-source CRM that is easier to install.
Best SuiteCRM alternative for a free option
TwentyModern open-source CRM with a fresher interface and APIs.
Best SuiteCRM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Odoo CRMOpen-source CRM that is part of a full ERP suite.
Best SuiteCRM alternative for open source
Vtiger CRMOpen-source edition plus a polished cloud product from the same vendor.
Best SuiteCRM alternative for iPhone and Android
SugarCRMThe commercial product SuiteCRM was forked from, with vendor support.
Best SuiteCRM alternative for working in the browser
EspoCRMLighter, more modern open-source CRM that is easier to install.
SuiteCRM alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SuiteCRM?
EspoCRM ranks first right now. Lighter, more modern open-source CRM that is easier to install. Vtiger CRM and SugarCRM follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SuiteCRM?
Yes. EspoCRM (open source), Odoo CRM (free plan + paid), Twenty (open source) and Krayin CRM (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SuiteCRM?
Yes: EspoCRM, Vtiger CRM, Odoo CRM and Twenty, plus 1 more in the list above. EspoCRM, Vtiger CRM and Odoo CRM can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from SuiteCRM?
The complaints we hear most: dated interface and architecture; install and upgrades need server and PHP skills; slower feature development than commercial CRMs.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SuiteCRM, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.