EspoCRM vs Krayin
Self-host pick — both replace Pipedrive (Sales CRM / pipeline management).
Both EspoCRM and Krayin self-host as a replacement for Pipedrive (Sales CRM / pipeline management). Pick EspoCRM if you want the lighter footprint — 20min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB), $5/mo vps for a small team. Pick Krayin if you need teams that want a modern, Pipedrive-shaped UX with a Laravel codebase they can hack on — 20min docker-compose (Laravel + MySQL) and $5/mo vps.
| EspoCRMopen-source | Krayinopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB) | 20min docker-compose (Laravel + MySQL) |
| Monthly cost | $5/mo VPS for a small team. | $5/mo VPS. |
| GitHub | espocrm/espocrm | krayin/laravel-crm |
| Replaces | Pipedrive + 2 other | Pipedrive |
Good fit for
EspoCRM
Small sales teams that want a lightweight, customizable CRM with a clear admin UI for adding entities and workflows.
Weak at:Mobile app is functional but not native-quality vs Pipedrive iOS/Android.
Krayin
Teams that want a modern, Pipedrive-shaped UX with a Laravel codebase they can hack on.
Weak at:Smaller community than Espo or Suite; fewer third-party integrations.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli pipedrive prints Pipedrive's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, EspoCRM or Krayin?
EspoCRM: 20min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB). Krayin: 20min docker-compose (Laravel + MySQL).
What does each cost to run?
EspoCRM: $5/mo VPS for a small team.. Krayin: $5/mo VPS.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do EspoCRM and Krayin replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Pipedrive.