8 alternatives to Salesmate
Compare free and open-source solutions before building your own. Check each option’s license, setup, and limitations.
A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted cloud signup or official one-line/Docker Compose self-host install
DataCRM records and configuration in PostgreSQL; files in local storage or S3-compatible object storage on the selected host
Limitations compared to SalesmateTwenty synchronizes mailboxes but does not yet match Salesmate’s outbound sequences, telephony, and ready-made automation.
SetupFree use requires Docker, at least 2 GB RAM, PostgreSQL-backed containers, secrets, and domain/TLS configuration
Facts verified 2026-08-10
The old-school full-fat CRM: every module you remember, plus the server you now own.
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationDownload the release and run the web/CLI installer on a LAMP server; paid managed hosting is optional
DataCRM records in MySQL/MariaDB or MSSQL and attachments on the chosen server/object storage
Limitations compared to SalesmateSuiteCRM can support email campaigns, but the experience is far less polished and immediate than Salesmate’s cloud calling and sales workflow.
SetupRequires a correctly configured PHP web server and database, then ongoing backups, upgrades, and security maintenance
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A traditional CRM that actually lets you change the data model; polished enough, but still your server.
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your server
InstallationDocker Compose or upload the PHP package and run the web installer
DataCRM records in a self-hosted MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL database; uploaded files in server/Docker volumes
Limitations compared to SalesmateEspoCRM does not provide Salesmate’s polished built-in calling, email sequences, and workflow automation out of the box.
SetupRequires a server, database, domain/TLS setup, and ongoing upgrades/backups
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A clean leads-and-deals board with notes, tasks and email; Frappe underneath means a real server, not a toy.
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationOne-click Frappe Cloud signup or the official Python easy-install deployment script on your server
DataCRM DocType records and attachments in the Frappe site database/files, on Frappe Cloud or the user's server
Limitations compared to SalesmateFrappe CRM offers mailbox-linked deal work but lacks Salesmate’s integrated calling, sequences, and mature sales automation.
SetupFree use means self-hosting; the official production script still needs a Linux server, DNS, and command-line access
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A real two-seat CRM for free; 1,000 contacts is where the upsell starts counting.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup; optionally connect/import email, calendar, and contacts
DataStructured CRM customer records stored and processed on HubSpot's cloud servers, with regional hosting options and exports
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to SalesmateHubSpot Free sharply limits the sequences, calling, and automation that make Salesmate more than a contact-and-deal database.
Facts verified 2026-08-10
Contacts, deals, and 150 emails a day for three users; enough for permissioned, low-volume selling.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted Zoho account signup
DataStructured CRM service data stored on Zoho's cloud servers; Zoho states users can access, export, and delete service data
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to SalesmateZoho CRM Free covers low-volume email but its automation, mass-email, and calling capabilities are much more restricted than Salesmate’s.
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A three-user CRM with built-in email and one pipeline; sequences live in paid land.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted Freshworks signup
DataStructured CRM records and uploaded files stored in Freshworks' cloud; account data can be exported
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to SalesmateFreshsales Free supplies a basic pipeline and email but leaves sequences and richer workflow automation to paid plans.
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A hosted pipeline with email activities for unlimited users; mass-mail cleverness is elsewhere.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted Odoo Online signup with CRM selected as the single free app
DataStructured Odoo records in an Odoo-hosted customer database; records can be exported from list views
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to SalesmateOdoo’s one-app-free CRM does not include the separate email-marketing and marketing-automation apps needed to approach Salesmate’s outreach workflow.
Facts verified 2026-08-10
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| Tool | License | Setup | Platforms | Stars | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty | AGPL-3.0 | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 54,400 | 2026-08 |
| SuiteCRM | AGPL-3.0 | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | 5,500 | 2026-07 |
| EspoCRM | AGPL-3.0 | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 3,200 | 2026-08 |
| Frappe CRM | AGPL-3.0 | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | 3,200 | 2026-08 |
| HubSpot Free CRM | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Zoho CRM Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Freshsales Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Odoo CRM One App Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web | — | — |
People still pay for Salesmate because CRM value compounds as the system becomes the shared memory of every customer interaction and embeds itself in the rest of the stack. The recurring cost buys deduplication, permissions, imports, sync, enrichment, email capture, automations, backups, and audit history, not just the visible interface. If those points do not matter to you, the options above could save $276 per year.
Is there a free alternative to Salesmate?
Yes: Twenty, SuiteCRM, EspoCRM. This page lists 8 free or open-source options. Check the limitations of each.
Should I build my own Salesmate?
Our verdict: Worth subscribing. A consolation build is possible, but the paid product's decisive value sits outside a solo rebuild. For Salesmate, track contacts and deals and send low-volume permissioned email through a user provider. The hard boundary is built-in calling, texting, sequences, automations, and sales integrations, plus integrations, data quality, and workflow lock-in. The complete prompt is on the Salesmate page on Vibe Radar.
