Krayin CRM replaces 6 paid apps
One open-source tool, 6 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseMIT
runsyour machine or their cloud
installComposer package, browser GUI installer, or Docker; managed cloud is also offered
dataCRM records in MySQL/MariaDB (Laravel database); uploads in storage/app/public on the chosen host
setupThe free path requires PHP/Composer plus MySQL/MariaDB, or Docker and a server; HTTPS, backups, and updates remain yours
facts verified 2026-08-10
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchKrayin provides a pipeline but no Waalaxy-style LinkedIn automation or multichannel campaign engine.
the verdict →all Waalaxy alternatives →
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchIt has far fewer integrations, automation options, reports and mobile capabilities than Zoho CRM.
the verdict →all Zoho CRM alternatives →
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchKrayin’s integrations, mobile experience, and overall maturity are behind Capsule’s finished small-business workflow.
the verdict →all Capsule alternatives →
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchKrayin requires more setup and presents a more conventional sales-system interface than Less Annoying CRM’s straightforward daily agenda.
the verdict →all Less Annoying CRM alternatives →
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchIt has a much smaller integration, mobile and reporting ecosystem than Pipedrive and leaves deployment and maintenance to you.
the verdict →all Pipedrive alternatives →
A Laravel sales pipeline with leads, contacts and email; glossy enough, but it still wants a PHP stack.
the catchKrayin is less mature and less plug-and-play around everyday email, calendar, mobile, and workflow use than Bigin.
the verdict →all Bigin alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $1,176/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
