Erxes: Open Source Alternative to HubSpot

Erxes is an open-source Experience Operating System (XOS) with 4k+ GitHub stars — a self-hosted alternative to HubSpot, Zendesk, and Qualtrics. Unifies marketing, sales, operations, and support in one plugin-based platform since 2016.

Compare Erxes with Zendesk and Intercom before you choose your stack.

Key features

Experience modules

• CRM, marketing automation, and sales pipelines
• Customer support, ticketing, and knowledge base
• Operations, tasks, and team collaboration
• Plugin architecture — enable only what you need

Platform

• 100% self-hosted — full data control, no third-party monitoring
• TypeScript monorepo with 200+ contributors
• Docker deployment with official container images
• Transifex-powered translations for global teams

Business model

• Core platform under AGPL-3.0
• Enterprise Edition (EE) plugins under separate license
• Sustainable open-source model — free core, paid enterprise modules
• Active community since 2016, 450+ releases

Erxes vs HubSpot

	Erxes	HubSpot
License	AGPL-3.0 (open source)	Proprietary
Channels	Connect your own API credentials	Bundled integrations
Data	Self-hosted option available	Vendor-hosted
Pricing	No per-seat limits (self-hosted)	Tiered SaaS plans
Customization	Full source access	Limited configuration

Choose Erxes if you want open-source code, self-hosting options, and full control over your data and deployment.

Choose HubSpot if you prefer a managed proprietary product with vendor support and minimal setup.

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At a glance

License	AGPL-3.0 (core)
Stack	TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Redis
Self-hosted	Yes — Docker
Cloud	erxes.io (managed)
Replaces	HubSpot, Zendesk, Intercom, Linear

Self-hosting

Official Docker images at github.com/erxes/erxes. Plugin-based — install only the modules your business needs. EE plugins require a separate enterprise license.

FAQ

Is Erxes a free alternative to HubSpot?

Yes. Erxes is open source under AGPL-3.0. You can self-host it at no software cost — you only pay for infrastructure or optional managed services.

How does Erxes compare to HubSpot?

Erxes gives you source code access, self-hosting, and data ownership. HubSpot is a proprietary product focused on managed convenience. See the comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown.

Can I self-host Erxes?

Yes. Erxes supports self-hosted deployment, which is a core reason teams choose it over HubSpot. Check the Getting started or Self-hosting section for install commands.

Is Erxes suitable for production?

Erxes is actively maintained with a strong open-source community. Many teams run it in production as a Marketing alternative to HubSpot. Review the At a glance table for license and stack details.

What are alternatives to Erxes and HubSpot?

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