Pricing for nonprofits
Free self-hosted open-source edition. Paid cloud hosting requires at least three users.
Review for nonprofits
Open-source CRM with a free self-hosted edition and paid cloud hosting, including a 30-day cloud trial.
Cloud requires at least three users.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Manage leads, contacts and accounts
- Track opportunities and activities
- Handle support cases
- Automate workflows and email campaigns
Pros:
- Free self-hosted core
- No per-user licence fees
- Customizable with API and extensions
- Cloud trial available
Cons:
- Self-hosting requires technical work
- Cloud plans have user minimums
- Advanced or official extensions may cost
FAQ about EspoCRM for nonprofits
Is EspoCRM free?
Yes. EspoCRM offers a free open-source edition that a nonprofit can self-host under AGPLv3 without a per-user licence fee. No self-hosted database-size cap is stated. The organization remains responsible for hosting, maintenance, security and backups.
What does EspoCRM Cloud cost?
EspoCRM Cloud Basic starts at €12.90 per user per month and requires at least three users. The cloud service also has a 30-day free trial. Enterprise and Ultimate cloud plans are paid, while the self-hosted open-source edition remains free.
Does EspoCRM offer a nonprofit discount?
No nonprofit discount was found on the official pages reviewed. The qualifying free access is the open-source self-hosted edition under AGPLv3. A nonprofit using cloud hosting or paid extensions must pay the separate published or quoted charges.
What does a nonprofit still have to pay for?
A self-hosting organization must provide infrastructure and technical work. Paid official extensions are separate from the core software, and cloud hosting is also paid. EspoCRM Cloud Basic starts at €12.90 per user per month with a three-user minimum.
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