{"slug": "customermates", "title": "Customermates", "summary": "Customermates released version 1.1.0 of its open-source CRM, an AGPL-3.0-licensed platform that pairs contacts, organizations, deals and Kanban pipeline management with AI agents that have user-scoped access. The self-hosted tool, which has drawn 220 GitHub stars and had its last commit 10 hours ago, integrates with n8n for external tool connections and offers GDPR-compliant German hosting, audit logging and role-based permissions. Pricing starts at €10/month for unlimited users with a 3-day free trial requiring no credit card.", "body_md": "Open Source Alternative to:\n\n220stars-6(-2.7%)\n\nLast 30 days\n\n- Last commit 10 hours ago\n- Repository age 8 months\n- Version 1.1.0\n- License [AGPL-3.0](https://openalternative.co/licenses/agpl-3)\n- Self-hosted [Yes](https://openalternative.co/collections/self-hosted)\n- Repository [customermates](https://github.com/customermates/customermates)\n\n**Customermates** offers a clean, modern approach to customer relationship management as an open-source alternative to traditional CRM platforms. Built for teams that value **transparency and flexibility**, it combines essential CRM functionality with advanced AI capabilities and automation tools.\n\n**Key Features:**\n\n- **Complete CRM suite** - contacts, organizations, deals, and pipeline management\n- **AI agents** with user-scoped access for intelligent workflow automation\n- **n8n integration** for connecting with hundreds of external tools and services\n- **Multiple view options** including list, card, and Kanban pipeline views\n- **Custom fields and reporting** with dashboards and grouped data views\n- **API access** for building custom integrations and extensions\n\n**Privacy & Compliance:**\n\n- **GDPR-compliant** with German hosting infrastructure\n- **Audit logging** for complete change history tracking\n- **Role-based permissions** for secure workspace access\n- **Data export** capabilities for backups and external use\n\n**Deployment Options:**\n\n- **Self-hosting** for complete control over your data\n- **Managed cloud** service for hassle-free setup\n- **Quick setup** - ready to use in just 2 minutes\n- **No training required** with intuitive, self-explanatory interface\n\nThe platform offers **transparent pricing** starting at €10/month for unlimited users, avoiding the hidden costs and feature restrictions common with traditional CRM solutions. With a **3-day free trial** requiring no credit card, teams can evaluate the full feature set before committing.\n\nEvery Sunday we deconstruct one proprietary app and pick the best open source alternatives worth switching to.\n\n- Stars\n- Last commit\n- License\n\nAn agentic CRM that keeps records current automatically\n\n- Stars Stars growing over the last 30 days11,951\n- Last commit 11 days ago\n- License MIT\n\nOpen source CRM with AI agents that read your inbox, enrich contacts and companies, schedule follow-ups, and build new agents from plain-language descriptions.\n\nCompare with\n\nA self-building CRM powered by your email\n\n- Stars\n\nAll-in-one business platform covering ERP, CRM, and more\n\n- Stars 55,733\n\nBuild a custom CRM without the proprietary lock-in\n\n- Stars 60,812\n\nSelf-hosted CRM for enhanced business relationships\n\n- Stars 24,143\n\nComprehensive open-source business management platform\n\n- Stars 8,789\n\nOpen-source CRM that puts simplicity and control first\n\nOpen-source growth platform for customer-centric teams\n\n- Stars 4,112\n\nComplete customer relationship management made simple\n\nOpen-source CRM toolkit for personalized solutions\n\nSelf-hosted CRM your AI agents can read and update\n\nStars growing quickly over the last 30 days6,266\n\nLast commit\n\n9 hours ago\nLicense\n\nAGPL-3.0\nAutomatically creates and enriches contacts, companies, and deal threads from your team's email. No data entry, no imports, no admin overhead.\n\n9 hours ago\n\nIntegrated suite of business apps covering accounting, CRM, inventory, eCommerce, HR, and project management, available free as Community or paid Enterprise edition.\n\nStars growing over the last 30 days\n\nSelf-hostable CRM built for technical teams who need a fully customizable, extensible platform without vendor lock-in or proprietary tooling.\n\nOpen source customer relationship management platform with sales tracking, marketing automation, and customizable workflows for businesses of all sizes.\n\nAll-in-one solution for ERP, CRM, HRM, ATS, and project management to streamline your business operations\n\nStars growing over the last 30 days3,958\n\nA flexible and customizable CRM platform for managing contacts, deals, and customer relationships without the complexity or user-based pricing of traditional solutions.\n\nAll-in-one solution for marketing, sales, and customer service. Boost engagement, streamline workflows, and drive growth.\n\nStars growing over the last 30 days3,592\n\nOpen-source CRM software for managing customers, companies, projects and opportunities. Intuitive interface with cloud and self-hosted options available.\n\nStars growing over the last 30 days1,441\n\nBuild a customizable CRM that matches your company's vision, designed for developers and loved by end users.\n\nStars growing over the last 30 days1,833\n\nRelaticle is an open-source CRM (AGPL-3.0) with a built-in MCP server. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP client, or ask Rela, the built-in AI assistant. 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