Krayin vs SuiteCRM
Self-host pick — both replace Pipedrive (Sales CRM / pipeline management).
Both Krayin and SuiteCRM self-host as a replacement for Pipedrive (Sales CRM / pipeline management). Pick Krayin if you want a MIT-licensed codebase (MIT); pick SuiteCRM for AGPL (AGPL-3.0). Both run in roughly the same cost bracket — $5/mo vps vs $10/mo vps; heavier than espo.
| Krayinopen-source | SuiteCRMopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose (Laravel + MySQL) | 30min docker-compose (PHP + MySQL/MariaDB + Elasticsearch) |
| Monthly cost | $5/mo VPS. | $10/mo VPS; heavier than Espo. |
| GitHub | krayin/laravel-crm | salesagility/SuiteCRM |
| Replaces | Pipedrive | Pipedrive + 1 other |
Good fit for
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.
SuiteCRM
Larger sales teams with complex processes (territory, multi-stage approvals) that have outgrown Pipedrive's lighter model.
Weak at:UI feels enterprise-2010 by default; expect to spend time theming or accept the look.
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, Krayin or SuiteCRM?
Krayin: 20min docker-compose (Laravel + MySQL). SuiteCRM: 30min docker-compose (PHP + MySQL/MariaDB + Elasticsearch).
What does each cost to run?
Krayin: $5/mo VPS.. SuiteCRM: $10/mo VPS; heavier than Espo.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Krayin and SuiteCRM replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Pipedrive.