Honest comparisons of BareCRM vs. Salesforce, HubSpot, Odoo, and other CRM platforms
Most CRM software is built for enterprises with hundreds of users and complex processes. But if you're a solopreneur, freelancer, or small team, you don't need enterprise features—you need simple contact management, deal tracking, and interaction logging.
That's why we built BareCRM: a minimalist, open-source CRM that focuses only on what you actually need. No bloat, no complexity, no BS.
| Feature | BareCRM | Salesforce | HubSpot | Odoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $25+/user/mo | Free (limited) | Free (limited) |
| Complexity | Simple | Very complex | Complex | Very complex |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self-Hostable | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Best For | Solopreneurs, small teams | Large enterprises | Marketing teams | Full ERP needs |
BareCRM is radically simpler. No learning curve, no cost, no complexity. Perfect for solopreneurs and small teams who just need contact management and deal tracking.
BareCRM is free forever with no upsell pressure. We focus only on CRM essentials without trying to be a marketing platform. Self-hostable and truly yours.
BareCRM focuses only on CRM, not the entire enterprise. Lightweight, fast, and simple. We don't try to be an ERP—just a great CRM.
BareCRM is simpler and cleaner. No cluttered menus, no overwhelming features. Just what you need to manage contacts and deals.
BareCRM is completely free and open-source. Self-host it yourself or use our hosted version. Simpler pipeline management.
If you're a solopreneur, freelancer, or small team, you don't need Salesforce's complexity, HubSpot's marketing focus, or Odoo's full ERP suite. You need a simple CRM that handles contacts, tracks deals, and gets out of your way.
That's BareCRM. Free forever. Open-source. Self-hostable. No bloat.