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CiviCRM alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded CiviCRM alternative is EspoCRM (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

CiviCRM compared with 5 alternatives: SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, Bloomerang, Neon CRM and Little Green Light.

CiviCRM has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month for up to 5,000 contacts (Spark Starter). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CiviCRMThis toolFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb
SuiteCRMFree plan · from £130/moYesWeb
EspoCRMFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb
BloomerangPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
Neon CRMFrom $99/moNoWeb
Little Green LightFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

CiviCRM starts at $15 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

EspoCRM, Neon CRM and Little Green Light score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCiviCRMSuiteCRMEspoCRMNeon CRMLittle Green Light

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of CRM tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from CiviCRM

  1. SuiteCRM

    Open-source CRM with no per-user license fees

    • SuiteCRM starts at £130 / month, billed annually excl. VAT, unlimited users (£143 billed monthly).
    • SuiteCRM also covers sales pipeline, marketing automation and workflow automation.
    • SuiteCRM does not cover email campaigns and case management, which CiviCRM does.

    Suits: Organizations that want to avoid per-user license fees as headcount grows

    SuiteCRM vs CiviCRMSuiteCRM pricing and details

  2. EspoCRM

    Open-source CRM you can self-host for free or rent in the cloud

    • EspoCRM starts at $15 per user / month, minimum 3 users, billed for 6 months or 1 year.
    • EspoCRM also covers kanban boards, sales pipeline and workflow automation.
    • EspoCRM does not cover email campaigns and case management, which CiviCRM does.

    Suits: Teams that want to host a CRM on their own server with no per-user fee

    EspoCRM vs CiviCRMEspoCRM pricing and details

  3. Bloomerang

    Donor management and fundraising platform for nonprofits

    • Bloomerang has no free plan, unlike CiviCRM.
    • Bloomerang also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bloomerang also covers workflow automation and forms.
    • Bloomerang does not cover case management, which CiviCRM does.

    Suits: Nonprofits that want donor records and fundraising tools together

    Bloomerang vs CiviCRMBloomerang pricing and details

  4. Neon CRM

    Nonprofit CRM priced by revenue raised, with unlimited records

    • Neon CRM starts at $99 per month, rising with the revenue your nonprofit raises.
    • Neon CRM has no free plan, unlike CiviCRM.
    • Neon CRM also covers workflow automation, forms, sMS marketing and dashboards.
    • Neon CRM does not cover case management, which CiviCRM does.

    Suits: Small and midsize nonprofits that want unlimited records and users

    Neon CRM vs CiviCRMNeon CRM pricing and details

  5. Little Green Light

    Donor management database for small and mid-size nonprofits

    • Little Green Light starts at $45 per month for up to 2,500 constituents, billed monthly.
    • Little Green Light has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CiviCRM.
    • Little Green Light also covers tasks and forms.
    • Little Green Light does not cover case management, which CiviCRM does.

    Suits: Small nonprofits that want one flat feature set with no add-on tiers

    Little Green Light vs CiviCRMLittle Green Light pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CiviCRM

  • The free download needs your own server and upkeep, or a paid hosting partner or expert, and the price of that is not published by CiviCRM.
  • Spark is described by the vendor as not a replacement for the full download: it ships most but not all features and does not take complex customizations.
  • Spark prices rise with contacts and emails; the page lists tiers only up to 10,000 contacts and 50,000 emails.
  • Runs in a browser only; there are no native mobile or desktop apps.
CiviCRM pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CiviCRM?

The alternatives to CiviCRM in this directory are SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, Bloomerang, Neon CRM and Little Green Light. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CiviCRM.

Is there a free alternative to CiviCRM?

Yes. SuiteCRM and EspoCRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CiviCRM alternatives work on Android?

The CiviCRM listing does not include an Android app. Bloomerang lists one.

Which CiviCRM alternatives work on iOS?

The CiviCRM listing does not include an iOS app. Bloomerang lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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