BottleCRMvserxes
Two self-hosted HubSpot alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BottleCRM | erxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 21 in CRM | #9 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 2 459 | 4 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 125 |
| Latest release | v1.41.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.4.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
erxes scores 63/100 against 61/100 for BottleCRM, so it is the safer default.
erxes ships more often: 125 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for BottleCRM.
If you want the quickest setup, BottleCRM is easier to run; erxes needs more configuration.
erxes is growing faster right now (+17 stars in 30 days).
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