OSI-licensed only · self-hostable
Bitrix24 is a proprietary suite that combines CRM, tasks, chat, file sharing and more. No single open-source project matches every module, but you can assemble an equivalent from CRM, project and file tools you host yourself.
Every tool below is under an OSI-approved licence (LGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0), checked against its repository. Twenty includes some commercially licensed enterprise files; see its entry.
Licences checked against each repository on November 7, 2026.
| Tool | Best for | Licence | Runs as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odoo | All-in-one business suite | LGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| ERPNext | ERP-style company management | GPL-3.0 | Docker |
| EspoCRM | Straightforward CRM | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| SuiteCRM | Feature-rich CRM | AGPL-3.0 | Server |
| Frappe CRM | Simple CRM for sales teams | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| Twenty | Modern CRM | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| Nextcloud | Files and collaboration | AGPL-3.0 | Server |
| OpenProject | Tasks and projects | GPL-3.0 | Docker |
Best for: All-in-one business suite
Open-source apps to grow your business, published under LGPL-3.0.
Best for: ERP-style company management
A free, open-source ERP covering accounting, order management, manufacturing, asset management and project tracking.
Best for: Straightforward CRM
A free, open-source CRM platform for managing leads, contacts, sales, marketing and support cases.
Best for: Feature-rich CRM
A free, open-source CRM application that anyone can use, self-host and modify.
Best for: Simple CRM for sales teams
A low-cost, open-source CRM for sales teams of any size, with no user limits.
Best for: Modern CRM
Describes itself as the open alternative to Salesforce, designed for AI. The project is mostly AGPL-3.0, but files marked Enterprise are under a commercial licence.
Best for: Files and collaboration
A self-hosted platform for storing, syncing and sharing files and other data.
Best for: Tasks and projects
A self-hostable, open source project management tool covering planning, agile boards and issue tracking.
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| If you need… | Start with |
|---|---|
| One suite for everything | Odoo |
| CRM only | EspoCRM or SuiteCRM |
| Modern sales CRM | Twenty or Frappe CRM |
| Files and sharing | Nextcloud |
| Project management | OpenProject |
Quick answers to common questions
Bitrix24 is proprietary. Odoo is the closest all-in-one open-source suite.
EspoCRM, SuiteCRM and Frappe CRM are straightforward choices.
Mostly. It is AGPL-3.0 but files marked Enterprise are under a commercial licence.
Yes. All of the above can run on your own server.
Usually through CSV exports and each tool's import features. Test with a copy first.
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