Quick answer
Vocero CRM is a free, open source project in the “AI-First & Messaging” group, built with TypeScript, Docker. It is released under MIT, has 336 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 22 October 2026.
AI-First & Messaging
Vocero CRM
WhatsApp CRM for your AI agent, with a lab that tests the agent before it talks to customers.
GitHub stars
336
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
MIT
Technology
TypeScript, Docker
What is Vocero CRM?
Vocero is a free, self-hosted CRM for businesses that sell on WhatsApp. It offers a real-time inbox, a sales pipeline, the agent's profile and knowledge base, and a Laboratory where simulated customers evaluate the agent before it speaks to real ones. One instance serves one business. Vocero does not ship an agent: it answers with the one you connect.
Highlights
- Real-time WhatsApp inbox
- Sales pipeline
- Agent profile and knowledge base
- Laboratory that scores the agent with simulated customers
Best for
AI and automation agencies, and small businesses that sell through WhatsApp and want to keep their data.
Check before you commit
The README is in Spanish. It uses the official WhatsApp Cloud API, so you need a Meta business setup and must follow Meta's messaging policies.
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
From the Spanish README: `docker compose up -d` runs the published image. Read the README for every .env value and the WhatsApp connection steps.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: A VPS with Docker (the README says 2 GB of RAM is enough for the published image), a domain with HTTPS because Meta requires it for webhooks, and a WhatsApp number on Meta's Cloud API. An OpenRouter or similar API key is optional.
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?
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 →
🌐 Official Website & Documentation
We could not confirm an official hosted plan for Vocero 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.
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 Vocero CRM
Is Vocero CRM free and open source?
Vocero CRM is released under MIT. 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 Vocero CRM use?
Vocero CRM is built with TypeScript, Docker.
Can I self-host Vocero CRM?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: A VPS with Docker (the README says 2 GB of RAM is enough for the published image), a domain with HTTPS because Meta requires it for webhooks, and a WhatsApp number on Meta's Cloud API. An OpenRouter or similar API key is optional.
Does Vocero 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 Vocero CRM best for?
AI and automation agencies, and small businesses that sell through WhatsApp and want to keep their data.
What are good alternatives to Vocero CRM?
Similar open source projects in this directory include DeskcommCRM, Cordys CRM, wacrm. Compare them in the AI-First & Messaging 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.