If you are a solo developer or small team, paying 25-300 per user per month for Salesforce or HubSpot is brutal. The good news: there are solid open-source CRM alternatives you can self-host for free.
I have been cataloging indie-built software at IndieStack and found some genuinely useful CRM tools. Here are 5 worth checking out.
1. Atomic CRM
Stack: React + shadcn/ui + Supabase
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Teams already using Supabase
A full-featured CRM with a modern UI built on React and Supabase. Contacts, deals, pipeline management - the core stuff you actually need without the 200 features you don't.
2. NextCRM
Stack: Next.js + Prisma
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Next.js developers who want CRM + project management
Goes beyond basic CRM - includes project management, invoicing, email integration, and even AI features. Self-hosted, so your customer data stays on your servers.
3. Laravel CRM
Stack: Laravel (PHP)
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Laravel shops that want CRM baked into their existing app
A CRM package that plugs directly into Laravel. Contacts, organizations, deals, activities - all as a composable package rather than a standalone app. Great if you are already running Laravel.
4. Tillywork
Stack: Vue.js
Price: Free (open source)
Best for: Teams that need CRM + project management in one tool
Combines sprint management, project tracking, and sales pipelines. Think of it as a Notion-meets-CRM. Kanban boards, task management, and deal tracking all in one place.
5. Crisp
Stack: SaaS (bootstrapped)
Price: Free tier available
Best for: Customer support teams that need multi-channel messaging
Not strictly open source, but Crisp is bootstrapped (no VC money) and has a generous free tier. Live chat, email, WhatsApp integration - an all-in-one customer messaging platform that is way cheaper than Intercom or Zendesk.
Why Self-Host?
- Data privacy: Your customer data, your servers
- No per-seat pricing: Host for your whole team at the cost of a small VPS
- Customizable: Fork it, extend it, make it yours
- No vendor lock-in: Export your data anytime
Find More
I maintain IndieStack, a directory of 100+ indie-built software alternatives across categories like CRM, analytics, email marketing, hosting, and more. Every tool is built by solo developers or small teams.
Browse all CRM tools: indiestack.fly.dev
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