Laravel Crm

Open source alternative to HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM and Freshsales

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Manage customer relationships, leads, and sales pipelines on a self-hosted Laravel CRM with no per-seat pricing.

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Read the full breakdownWho it is for, how it works, trade-offs, the quick start and the FAQ

who it's for

Who Laravel Crm is for#

PHP/Laravel Teams Extending CRM Logic

Laravel shops can extend Krayin using the same package conventions the core uses. Adding a custom module, integrating with an internal API, or modifying the pipeline logic is standard Laravel development work. The codebase is maintained actively, so upstream updates remain mergeable with standard Composer practices.

Skip if:

Teams without PHP/Laravel experience will face a steeper learning curve extending the application. A team needing a no-code-extensible CRM is better served by a tool with a visual plugin or webhook system.

SMEs Replacing Per-Seat Commercial CRMs

Organizations where HubSpot or Salesforce costs have outpaced their budget get a full CRM with unlimited users on one server. The feature set covers the core CRM loop: lead capture, pipeline management, contact records, email sequences, and reporting.

Skip if:

Teams that rely on HubSpot's native marketing automation integrations, Salesforce's AppExchange ecosystem, or either platform's AI capabilities will find Krayin's native integration library thinner at launch, requiring custom development or the WhatsApp/VoIP extensions.

Teams Building Multi-Tenant CRM SaaS Products

The multi-tenant SaaS extension lets a development team package Krayin as a hosted CRM service for multiple independent client organizations, each with isolated data. This suits agencies and consultancies that manage CRM for clients on a single installation.

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The multi-tenant extension is a paid add-on separate from the base MIT-licensed core. Teams need to evaluate the extension's terms and cost before building a commercial product on it.

the problem

The problem it solves#

Most CRM pricing models charge per seat, which creates a direct cost penalty for adding more of your team. A five-person sales team might find HubSpot's free tier workable, but adding marketing, support, and management staff means paying for every new seat. The more people you want in the system, the higher the ongoing software cost.

The data problem runs deeper than the cost. Customer relationships, pipeline history, and contact records stored in vendor-controlled formats and servers make migrating away painful. Most commercial CRM platforms allow export but the process is incomplete, and rebuilding integrations from scratch is a fixed cost of switching. Teams that need a CRM they can customize, audit, and run on their own infrastructure indefinitely face lock-in at both the pricing and the data layer.

how Laravel Crm solves it

How it solves it#

Lead and Sales Pipeline Management

Tracks leads from first contact through deal close with pipeline views, opportunity scoring, and forecasting. Custom fields let you model any sales process without writing code, and activities such as calls, meetings, and notes attach directly to each record.

Email Integration and Sequences

Parses incoming email via Sendgrid and links messages to the matching contact or lead. Outbound email sequences, personalized templates, and campaign analytics are included. Email history appears inline on contact records.

Unlimited Custom Fields

Adds custom fields to any record type: leads, contacts, organizations, and products. The admin panel configures field types, validation rules, and visibility by role. No per-field or per-record pricing applies.

Access Control and Role Management

Assigns specific roles and permissions to users, controlling which records each team member can read, edit, or delete. Sales reps can be restricted to their own leads while managers get full pipeline visibility.

Multi-Channel Communication

Connects email, live chat, VoIP, and social media monitoring in one panel. The VoIP extension handles inbound and outbound calls directly from the CRM. The WhatsApp extension generates leads and routes messages from a WhatsApp number.

strengths · trade-offs

Strengths and trade-offs#

Strengths

MIT License with Unlimited UsersThe MIT license means you can run Krayin commercially, fork it, and modify it with no restrictions. Unlike HubSpot CRM and Salesforce, there is no per-seat cost: add every person in your organization without a pricing penalty.
Active Development with 24,000+ GitHub Stars24,128 GitHub stars and 1,680 forks with the most recent commit on 2026-11-09 indicate active maintenance. The codebase passes SonarCloud quality gate checks and holds an OpenSSF Scorecard badge, both visible in the README.
Full Codebase Access via Laravel ArchitectureBuilt entirely in PHP (Laravel) and Vue.js. Developers who know either stack can read, audit, and extend the codebase. The modular architecture organizes CRM features into packages under packages/Webkul/, following standard Laravel package conventions.
Enterprise Certifications on the Hosted ServiceThe team's hosted offering carries ISO 27001, GDPR-alignment documentation, AICPA SOC 2, and ISO 9001 certification. Organizations running the self-hosted version take on their own compliance documentation; these certifications apply to the managed $20/month service.

Trade-offs

-Significant Server Requirements for Self-HostingRequires 3 GB RAM minimum, PHP 8.3+, Composer 2.5+, and MySQL 8.0.32+ or MariaDB 11.4+ on Apache or NGINX. This is a configured LAMP or LEMP stack install. Shared hosting plans are unlikely to meet the RAM requirement without a dedicated VPS or cloud instance.
-PHP/Laravel Knowledge Needed for Deep CustomizationKrayin's extensibility is built around the Laravel package system. Teams without PHP/Laravel experience will find the codebase harder to extend and debug than tools with language-agnostic plugin APIs. Customization beyond config and custom fields requires PHP development.
-84 Open Issues to Review Before MigratingThe repository had 84 open issues at time of research. Issue volume is normal for an active project of this size, but teams should review the open issue list for blockers in their specific use case before committing to a migration.

versus alternatives

Laravel Crm vs alternatives#

Krayin CRM vs HubSpot CRM

Both tools cover contact management, deal pipelines, email, and reporting. The key difference is data ownership and pricing model.

Feature	Krayin CRM	HubSpot CRM
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Free tier; paid plans per seat
Custom fields	Unlimited	Limited on free tier

Krayin is the better choice when per-seat pricing has outpaced the team's budget or when compliance requirements mean keeping customer records off third-party servers. HubSpot CRM is worth considering when the team needs its native marketing automation integrations, polished UI with minimal setup, and the extensive partner ecosystem.

Krayin CRM vs Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce Sales Cloud is the enterprise CRM benchmark: AI capabilities, AppExchange integrations, and deep workflow automation, all with per-user licensing and enterprise contracts.

Feature	Krayin CRM	Salesforce Sales Cloud
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Per user/month (enterprise)
AI features	Via extensions	Built-in

Krayin is the better choice for teams that need an extensible, self-hosted CRM without enterprise-contract overhead. Salesforce Sales Cloud fits organizations that need its built-in AI capabilities, the AppExchange ecosystem, and dedicated enterprise support.

Krayin CRM vs Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a visual pipeline CRM built for small teams and founder-led sales, with per-seat pricing and no self-hosting option.

Feature	Krayin CRM	Pipedrive
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Per user/month
Target	SME, enterprise	Small teams

Krayin is the better fit when the team is comfortable with a PHP/Laravel server setup and needs unlimited seats at a fixed infrastructure cost. Pipedrive is a better fit for small sales teams that need a polished, visual pipeline with minimal configuration and fast onboarding.

install · quick start

Quick start#

bash

Deploy Krayin to a server with PHP 8.3+, Composer 2.5+, and MySQL 8.0.32+ or MariaDB 11.4+.

```bash
composer create-project krayin/laravel-crm
php artisan krayin-crm:install
composer install --no-dev
```

tech stack · detected from GitHub

What it's built on#

Languages: JavaScriptPHPTypeScript
Frameworks: LaravelVue

frequently asked

FAQ#

Is Krayin CRM free to use?

The core Krayin CRM is MIT licensed and free to download, install, and run on your own server indefinitely. The managed cloud hosting service is a paid option at $20/month for teams that do not want to handle server administration. Extensions such as the WhatsApp and multi-tenant SaaS modules are sold separately.

What server requirements does Krayin need for self-hosting?

Krayin requires Apache 2 or NGINX, PHP 8.3 or higher, Composer 2.5 or higher, and MySQL 8.0.32 or higher (or MariaDB 11.4 LTS or higher, with 11.8 LTS recommended). The host machine needs at least 3 GB RAM. A Docker installation path is also documented at devdocs.krayincrm.com.

Can I use Krayin commercially without a license fee?

Yes. The MIT license permits commercial use, modification, and redistribution without restriction. You can install it in a commercial organization, modify the source code, and run it internally without any payment. The only requirement is the standard MIT attribution clause.

How does Krayin handle access control for multiple users?

Krayin has a built-in access control list (ACL) that lets administrators create roles and assign record-level permissions. Sales representatives can be restricted to their own leads while managers see the full pipeline. There is no per-seat cost, so adding users costs only server resources.

What is the difference between self-hosted Krayin and Krayin Cloud?

The self-hosted version is the full application, MIT licensed, that you install and operate on your own server. The Krayin Cloud service ($20/month, unlimited users) is a managed deployment run by the Krayin team where they handle installation, security, and maintenance. Both run the same CRM features.

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Krayin CRM vs HubSpot CRM

Both tools cover contact management, deal pipelines, email, and reporting. The key difference is data ownership and pricing model.

Feature	Krayin CRM	HubSpot CRM
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Free tier; paid plans per seat
Custom fields	Unlimited	Limited on free tier

Krayin CRM vs Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce Sales Cloud is the enterprise CRM benchmark: AI capabilities, AppExchange integrations, and deep workflow automation, all with per-user licensing and enterprise contracts.

Feature	Krayin CRM	Salesforce Sales Cloud
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Per user/month (enterprise)
AI features	Via extensions	Built-in

Krayin CRM vs Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a visual pipeline CRM built for small teams and founder-led sales, with per-seat pricing and no self-hosting option.

Feature	Krayin CRM	Pipedrive
License	MIT	Proprietary
Self-hosting	Yes	No
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Per user/month
Target	SME, enterprise	Small teams