Nutshell alternatives · CRM
Open-source alternatives to Nutshell
Nutshell 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.
Nutshell is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 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 Nutshell
- Free plan
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. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Odoo CRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Odoo CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Odoo CRM also covers kanban boards.
- Free plan · from $9/mo
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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Twenty has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nutshell lists iOS and Android apps.
- Twenty is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from £130/mo
SuiteCRM
Open-source CRM with no per-user license fees
- SuiteCRM starts at £130 / month, billed annually excl. VAT, unlimited users (£143 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- SuiteCRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nutshell lists iOS and Android apps.
- SuiteCRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
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. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- EspoCRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nutshell lists iOS and Android apps.
- EspoCRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Vtiger has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Vtiger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Vtiger also covers marketing automation and invoicing.
- Free plan · from $9/mo
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. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Monica Personal CRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nutshell lists iOS and Android apps.
- Monica Personal CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Nutshell?
Yes. Odoo CRM, Twenty, SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, Vtiger and Monica Personal CRM are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Nutshell open source?
Nutshell is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Nutshell: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.