Salesforce Starter alternatives

Killing $25/user/mo (~$300/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

$25/user/mo

head-to-head

EspoCRM oss self-host AGPL-3.0

Free self-host

Clean, fast CRM with custom entities, workflows, and email campaigns.

trade-offs: You manage hosting/backups

Twenty oss self-host AGPL-3.0

Free self-host

Notion-style modern CRM moving fast — data model you can actually extend.

trade-offs: Young product, features still landing

What is the best free alternative to Salesforce Starter?

EspoCRM is the top free option — Clean, fast CRM with custom entities, workflows, and email campaigns.

How much can I save by switching from Salesforce Starter?

Salesforce Starter costs $25/user/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $300/year per seat.

Can Salesforce Starter be self-hosted?

Yes — EspoCRM and Twenty can be self-hosted for free.