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EspoCRM

A free, open-source alternative to HubSpot Sales Hub and Pipedrive. Switching saves up to $168/yr at list price.

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EspoCRM

Self-hosted server
Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable
espocrm/espocrm3.5k★last push Oct 9, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026
Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on espocrm.com.

EspoCRM: questions

What does EspoCRM replace?
EspoCRM is a free alternative to HubSpot Sales Hub ($84/yr) and Pipedrive ($168/yr).
Is EspoCRM open source?
Yes. EspoCRM is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does EspoCRM run on Linux?
Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host EspoCRM?
Yes. EspoCRM is a server app you run on your own server.
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