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Open-source alternatives to folk

folk is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 45 other CRM tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

folk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from folk

  1. Monica Personal CRM

    Open-source personal CRM for friends, family and colleagues

    • Monica Personal CRM starts at $9 / month per account, or $90 billed yearly. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Monica Personal CRM has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    Monica Personal CRM vs folkMonica Personal CRM pricing and details

  2. Twenty

    Open-source CRM with a custom data model, cloud or self-hosted

    • Twenty starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Twenty has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    Twenty pricing and details

  3. Odoo CRM

    Open-source CRM app from the Odoo business suite

    • Odoo CRM starts at Rs 725 per user / month, billed yearly (Rs 950 monthly); Indian price list. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Odoo CRM has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    Odoo CRM pricing and details

  4. Vtiger

    All-in-one CRM with a free cloud plan and an open-source edition

    • Vtiger starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Vtiger has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    Vtiger pricing and details

  5. SuiteCRM

    Open-source CRM with no per-user license fees

    • SuiteCRM starts at £130 / month, billed annually excl. VAT, unlimited users (£143 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • SuiteCRM has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    SuiteCRM pricing and details

  6. 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. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • EspoCRM has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    EspoCRM pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to folk?

Yes. Monica Personal CRM, Twenty, Odoo CRM, Vtiger, SuiteCRM and EspoCRM are open source, according to their own sites.

Is folk open source?

folk is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to folk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.