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EspoCRM vs Maximizer CRM

EspoCRM

9.4#2 in crm softwareFrom $15 a month

Free planAndroidWebAPIExtension

8.4#26 in crm softwareFrom $65 a month

AndroidiOSWebAPI

Fact	EspoCRM	Maximizer CRM
AI features	Yes	Yes
API	EspoCRM exposes a REST API with OpenAPI support, API authentication and webhook capabilities.	The public Octopus API provides read and write access to Maximizer data; Webhooks deliver real-time notifications and an MCP server is available.
Customization	Entity Manager lets administrators create custom entities, fields and relationships through the interface without coding.	Administrators can create no-code custom fields, workflows, reports, dashboards and granular permissions.
Email sync	No	Yes
Founded	2011	1987
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	Yes	No
Headquarters	Austin, Texas, USA	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Integrations	Official integrations cover Google, Outlook, Zoom, Stripe, Mailchimp, maps and supported VoIP providers; Zapier and Make can also connect it to other services.	The integration directory lists Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Shopify, DocuSign, Mailchimp, Twilio, SendGrid and Zapier.
Licence	The core project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.	The on-premise agreement reserves ownership of the software and documentation to Maximizer and grants customers limited use rights, indicating proprietary licensing.
Marketing automation	Yes	Yes
Notable news	The official community forum lists an MCP server release dated October 9, 2026.	On April 14, 2026, Maximizer announced Mike Curliss as president, replacing Iain Black, who became vice chair.

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