Quick answer
Customermates is a free, open source project in the “Modern / Developer-First” group, built with TypeScript. It is released under AGPL-3.0 outside the ee/ directory (open core), has 226 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. An official hosted or managed option exists: Customermates Cloud. Verified 14 October 2026.
Modern / Developer-First
Customermates
Open-core CRM for contacts, organisations, deals, services and tasks.
GitHub stars
226
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
AGPL-3.0 outside the ee/ directory (open core)
Technology
TypeScript
What is Customermates?
Customermates offers a clear CRM without enterprise bloat, with API access, webhooks, n8n automation and MCP tooling. The Community Edition is AGPL-licensed.
Highlights
- API, webhooks and n8n automation
- MCP tooling for AI agents
- Self-hosting or managed cloud
- Community Edition under AGPL
Best for
Modern teams that want an API-friendly CRM they can self-host.
Check before you commit
Files under ee/ use a separate commercial license.
Self-Hosted (Open Source Edition)
Install on your own server • No per-user software fee • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Use Customermates Cloud
Managed by the project. Some features, such as the unified inbox, are on paid cloud plans.
See hosted option →🏠 Self-Hosted Version
You download the source code and run it on your own server or VPS (for example Hostinger, AWS or DigitalOcean).
Installation
Self-hosting steps from the official README. Update later with `docker compose pull && docker compose up -d`.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: Docker Compose and PostgreSQL (included in the compose setup).
Commands above come from the project's own documentation (checked 14 October 2026). Versions change, so confirm against the official guide before running anything on a production server.
Need a server to host it?
Docker, Node, Python, Java and similar stacks usually need a VPS where you can install your own software. A small VPS is enough to start, and you can upgrade later. Hostinger offers both shared web hosting and VPS plans.
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Before real customers go in: read the security and backup checklist →
☁️ Customermates Cloud
Managed by the project. Some features, such as the unified inbox, are on paid cloud plans.
Visit Customermates Cloud →How to start:
- Open the official page above.
- Compare the plans and what each one includes.
- Check that you can export your data before you move in.
- Invite your team once you are happy.
Pricing
We do not quote prices here because they change often. See the current plans on the official site.
Self-Hosted vs Customermates Cloud
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Customermates Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee for the open edition. You pay for hosting. | Plan price set by the provider. See their site. |
| Data privacy & control | Data stays on your server. | Data lives on the provider's servers. |
| Maintenance | You install updates and run backups. | The provider handles it. |
| Best for | Teams with a developer or sysadmin, and data-sensitive companies. | Teams who want a fast start and no server work. |
No technical person on the team
→ Start with Customermates Cloud
Avoid running a server you cannot maintain.
Team with a developer or sysadmin
→ Self-Hosted
Lower running cost and full customization.
Data-sensitive or regulated work
→ Self-Hosted on your own server
You decide where data lives and who can access it.
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Frequently asked questions about Customermates
Is Customermates free and open source?
Customermates is released under AGPL-3.0 outside the ee/ directory (open core). Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 14 October 2026.
What technology does Customermates use?
Customermates is built with TypeScript.
Can I self-host Customermates?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: Docker Compose and PostgreSQL (included in the compose setup).
Does Customermates have a hosted or cloud version?
Customermates Cloud: Managed by the project. Some features, such as the unified inbox, are on paid cloud plans.
Who is Customermates best for?
Modern teams that want an API-friendly CRM they can self-host.
What are good alternatives to Customermates?
Similar open source projects in this directory include Twenty, Frappe CRM, Bottle CRM. Compare them in the Modern / Developer-First group.
Data verified 14 October 2026 from the project's public repository and documentation. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.