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Corteza
Corteza is a 100% open-source (Apache 2.0) low-code platform by Planet Crust that ships a ready-made CRM module alongside a BPMN 2.0 workflow builder, drag-and-drop app builder, and enterprise messaging. Teams self-host via Docker and can build unlimited custom apps on top of the CRM foundation.
3.6/5crm-platformFree (self-hosted)
Our verdict
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Mature, actively maintained Apache 2.0 platform with strong enterprise credentials and recent June 2026 release, but modest GitHub presence (2.1k stars) and higher operational complexity than focused CRMs limit accessibility scores.
3.6/ 5
Editorial scoreRating
3.6/5
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Free (self-hosted)
freemium
Category
crm-platform
Market segment
Key Features
Pre-built CRM module (leads, accounts, contacts, opportunities, forecasting)
BPMN 2.0 visual workflow designer
Drag-and-drop low-code app builder
Role-based access control (flattened RBAC)
REST API and Integration Gateway
OpenID Connect / OAuth 2 / SAML / SCIM authentication
Docker-based cloud-native deployment
WCAG 2.1 compliant, 7,000+ language support
MySQL and PostgreSQL support
Pros & cons
Pros
- 100% Apache 2.0 open-source — no feature gating
- Enterprise BPMN workflow builder included
- Actively maintained — v2024.9.9 released June 2026
- WCAG 2.1 accessibility and 7,000+ language support
- European Commission funding recipient — strong European governance alignment
Cons
- Modest community adoption (2.1k GitHub stars)
- High complexity relative to simpler sales-pipeline CRMs
- Cloud pricing (~$132/mo for 25 users) expensive at small scale
- Integration ecosystem lighter than HubSpot/Salesforce alternatives
Detailed Information
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Best For
Enterprise teams requiring a Salesforce-comparable platform with full data sovereigntyOrganizations that need to extend CRM with custom low-code business appsRegulated industries (healthcare, government, nonprofits) needing on-premise deployment
Not ideal for
Teams wanting a lightweight, quick-start sales CRMNon-technical users who cannot manage Docker deploymentsStartups seeking a simple pipeline tool without platform complexity
Integrations
Outlook (email)
Google Apps
REST API (custom integrations)
OpenID Connect
SAML
SCIM
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Additional Information
- Category
- crm-platform
- Price Range
- Free (self-hosted, Apache 2.0); Cloud from ~$132/mo (25 users)
- Pricing Model
- freemium