Quick answer
Horilla CRM is a free, open source project in the “Sales & General CRM” group, built with Python (Django). It is released under LGPL-2.1, has 96 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 22 October 2026.
Sales & General CRM
Horilla CRM
Enterprise-style CRM from the Horilla platform, which also offers HR and ERP modules.
GitHub stars
96
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
LGPL-2.1
Technology
Python (Django)
What is Horilla CRM?
Horilla CRM covers accounts and contacts with roles and permissions, a sales pipeline with leads, opportunities and forecasting, and marketing campaigns with analytics. It is one of several products on the shared Horilla platform, alongside an HRMS and other ERP modules.
Highlights
- Accounts and contacts with granular roles
- Leads, opportunities and forecasting
- Campaign management and analytics
- Shared platform with HR and ERP modules
Best for
Teams that want a Django-based CRM and may add HR or ERP modules from the same platform later.
Check before you commit
A young project. Check the README for the current setup steps and supported versions.
Self-Hosted (Open Source Edition)
Install on your own server • No per-user software fee • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Official Website & Docs
We did not find an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Read the docs before deciding.
Open the docs →🏠 Self-Hosted Version
You download the source code and run it on your own server or VPS (for example Hostinger, AWS or DigitalOcean).
Installation
First steps from the README. Follow it for the environment, database and migration steps.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: Python and a database. See the README for the supported versions.
Commands above come from the project's own documentation (checked 22 October 2026). Versions change, so confirm against the official guide before running anything on a production server.
Need a server to host it?
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Before real customers go in: read the security and backup checklist →
🌐 Official Website & Documentation
We could not confirm an official hosted plan for Horilla CRM in its documentation. Self-hosting is the main route.
Third-party providers may offer managed hosting. Always check their terms and that you can export your data.
Official website: github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla-crm →
Self-Hosted vs Hosted by Someone Else
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Managed / third-party |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee for the open edition. You pay for hosting. | Depends on the provider you choose. |
| 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
→ Ask a developer or managed host to set it up
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 Horilla CRM
Is Horilla CRM free and open source?
Horilla CRM is released under LGPL-2.1. Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 22 October 2026.
What technology does Horilla CRM use?
Horilla CRM is built with Python (Django).
Can I self-host Horilla CRM?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: Python and a database. See the README for the supported versions.
Does Horilla CRM have a hosted or cloud version?
We could not confirm an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Check the official website for the latest options.
Who is Horilla CRM best for?
Teams that want a Django-based CRM and may add HR or ERP modules from the same platform later.
What are good alternatives to Horilla CRM?
Similar open source projects in this directory include Krayin CRM, SuiteCRM, Fat Free CRM. Compare them in the Sales & General CRM group.
Data verified 22 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.