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Frappe CRM

Modern, clean and powerful open-source CRM - built on the same framework as ERPNext. Very active community.

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Self-Hosted (Free Forever - Recommended)

100% free • Unlimited users • Docker or Bench install • Full source code control

Self-Host Guide →
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Frappe Cloud (Official Hosted)

Managed hosting • Starts ~$10-15/month • Automatic updates, backups, support

See Frappe Cloud Plans →

🏠 Self-Hosted (Free Forever)

Install using Docker (recommended) or Bench (Frappe's official tool) on any Linux server or VPS.

Download Latest ZIP (from our server)

Downloaded directly from our mirror - always free and up-to-date

Installation Steps

# 1. Docker - easiest & recommended (single command) docker run -d -p 8000:8000 --name frappe-crm frappe/frappe-crm:latest # 2. Bench method (more control - recommended for production) sudo apt update && sudo apt install git python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv redis-server mariadb-server pip3 install frappe-bench bench init frappe-bench --frappe-branch version-15 cd frappe-bench bench new-site site1.local bench get-app crm https://github.com/frappe/crm bench --site site1.local install-app crm bench start

Requirements: Docker or Ubuntu/Debian server • RAM: 2GB+ recommended • Setup time: 5-30 minutes

☁️ Frappe Cloud (Official Hosted)

Fully managed hosting by the Frappe team - no server setup needed.

  1. Go to frappecloud.com
  2. Sign up (free trial available)
  3. Create new site → choose Frappe CRM
  4. Instance ready in minutes

Pricing (approx. Feb 2026, per month):

  • Starter: ~$10-15 (basic usage)
  • Standard: ~$25-50 (more storage/users)
  • Pro/Enterprise: ~$80+ (high traffic, priority support)

Self-Hosted vs Frappe Cloud - Detailed Comparison 2026

Factor Self-Hosted Frappe Cloud
Upfront Cost $0 $0 trial
Monthly Cost (10 users) $5-25 (VPS) $15-$100+
Data Ownership 100% yours Yours (they host)
Setup Time 10-40 minutes 2-5 minutes
Maintenance & Updates You manage Fully managed
Support Community + forum Official (paid plans)
Customization Full source access High (custom apps possible)
Backup Responsibility You Automatic
Scalability Unlimited (add resources) Good (tier dependent)
Best For Cost-saving, full control, customization Zero maintenance, fast setup, support

Which option is better for YOUR business?

Small business / startup on budget

→ Self-Hosted

1-year cost ≈ $60-300. Free forever, full control.

No time or server skills

→ Frappe Cloud

1-year cost $180-$1,200. Fully managed.

Need heavy customization & scale

→ Self-Hosted

Modify code, add apps, no extra fees.

Frappe CRM is excellent for teams already using ERPNext or wanting a modern, extensible CRM - self-hosting is usually the best choice for cost and control.