SuiteCRM
SuiteCRM is an open-source customer relationship platform. Teams with complex processes should check configuration and maintenance needs.
Who it may suit
An established CRM option for teams with more involved processes.
Replaces
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Dynamics
SuiteCRM compare-with-Salesforce and compare-with-Dynamics pages
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Strengths for small teams
- Full CRM on PHP with MySQL/MariaDB Source
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- Optional vendor hosting and support plans Source
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- AGPL-3.0 licensed Source
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License
AGPL-3.0
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Self-hosting effort
Advanced
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The installation guide requires provisioning a compatible web server/runtime and database, then configuring the server and completing the application installer. The documented upgrade process also requires a manual upgrade/finalization and permission reset, alongside operator-owned backups and ongoing server maintenance.
Documentation-based estimate; not hands-on tested. Official self-hosting effort evidence
Pricing
SuiteCRM software is free; fully managed hosting starts at £50/month, with application support required.
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Managed cloud
Available
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Self-hosted: Available
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Repository activity
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