Frappe CRM: Open Source Alternative to HubSpot

Frappe CRM is a fully featured open-source CRM with 2.7k+ GitHub stars — an AGPL alternative to HubSpot built on the Frappe Framework. Unlimited users, no per-seat pricing, from the makers of ERPNext.

Compare Frappe CRM with Salesforce and Pipedrive before you choose your stack.

Key features

Sales CRM

• Lead and deal pipeline with Kanban views
• Contacts, organizations, and activity tracking
• SLA and assignment rules for automatic routing
• Email integration and call logging
• Custom fields, statuses, and lead sources

Platform

• Built on Frappe Framework — Python backend, Vue.js 3 frontend
• Frappe UI for a modern, responsive interface
• Data import from Excel/CSV
• CRM portal for sales agents
• Deep ERPNext integration when needed

Deployment

• Frappe Cloud one-click install
• Docker Compose for local dev and production
• Bench CLI for traditional self-hosting
• Customizable via Frappe's plugin and scripting system

Frappe CRM vs HubSpot

	Frappe CRM	HubSpot
License	AGPL-3.0 (open source)	Proprietary
Models	Bring your own keys / local models	Vendor-locked models
Deployment	Self-hosted or cloud	SaaS only
Privacy	Data stays on your infrastructure	Processed by vendor
Cost	Free software + API usage	Subscription pricing

Choose Frappe CRM 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.

Browse more open-source alternatives to HubSpot, or explore other tools in Developer Tools.

At a glance

License	AGPL-3.0
Stack	Python, Frappe, Vue.js, MariaDB/PostgreSQL
Self-hosted	Yes — Docker or Bench
Cloud	Frappe Cloud
Users	Unlimited (no per-seat fees)

Getting started

bench get-app crm
bench new-site crm.localhost --install-app crm

Live demo at frappecrm-demo.frappe.cloud. Docs at docs.frappe.io/crm.

FAQ

Is Frappe CRM a free alternative to HubSpot?

Yes. Frappe CRM 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 Frappe CRM compare to HubSpot?

Frappe CRM 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 Frappe CRM?

Yes. Frappe CRM 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 Frappe CRM suitable for production?

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

What are alternatives to Frappe CRM and HubSpot?

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