EspoCRM replaces 11 paid apps
One open-source tool, 11 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
installDocker Compose or upload the PHP package and run the web installer
dataCRM records in a self-hosted MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL database; uploaded files in server/Docker volumes
setupRequires a server, database, domain/TLS setup, and ongoing upgrades/backups
facts verified 2026-08-10
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
the catchEspoCRM does not live inside Gmail, so turning messages into pipeline records and updating them requires switching to a separate application.
the verdict →all Streak alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que sí te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; bastante pulido, pero sigue siendo tu servidor.
the catchEspoCRM can define custom entities, but its data-model editing, collaborative views, and automatic enrichment are much less fluid than Attio’s.
the verdict →all Attio alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que realmente te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; lo bastante pulido, pero sigue siendo tu servidor.
the catchEspoCRM is a traditional sales CRM and lacks folk’s fluid list-first relationship organization, enrichment, and lightweight outreach workflow.
the verdict →all Folk alternatives →
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
the catchEspoCRM does not provide Salesmate’s polished built-in calling, email sequences, and workflow automation out of the box.
the verdict →all Salesmate alternatives →
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
the catchEspoCRM can track relationships manually but does not automate LinkedIn actions or coordinated LinkedIn-and-email sequences as Waalaxy does.
the verdict →all Waalaxy alternatives →
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
the catchIt has a smaller integration, automation, analytics and AI ecosystem than Zoho CRM and makes you administer the deployment.
the verdict →all Zoho CRM alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que de verdad te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; lo bastante pulido, pero sigue siendo tu servidor.
the catchIt does not match Close's tightly integrated calling, SMS and sales-sequence workflow, so communications are more fragmented.
the verdict →all Close alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que sí te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; bastante pulido, pero sigue estando en tu servidor.
the catchEspoCRM is much more complex to deploy and configure than Capsule’s polished small-business contacts, opportunities, and task flow.
the verdict →all Capsule alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que realmente te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; lo bastante pulido, pero sigue siendo tu servidor.
the catchEspoCRM’s dense module and administration surface loses Less Annoying CRM’s main advantage: a simple daily workspace a non-specialist can understand immediately.
the verdict →all Less Annoying CRM alternatives →
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
the catchIt is less polished and less sales-focused than Pipedrive in onboarding, mobile use and turnkey automation, while also making you operate the server.
the verdict →all Pipedrive alternatives →
Un CRM tradicional que realmente te deja cambiar el modelo de datos; bastante pulido, pero sigue en tu servidor.
the catchEspoCRM is much heavier to configure and administer than Bigin’s deliberately simple small-business pipeline.
the verdict →all Bigin alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $3,276/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
