Updated: 28 September 2026 · Applies to: Open-source CRM options, 2026
Ubuntu 18.04 is end of life. EPESI was an open-source CRM for small businesses. Its repository shows no new releases for years, so it is not a good choice for a new installation.
Maintained open-source alternatives
- Dolibarr: ERP and CRM with invoices, orders and stock (see "How to Install Dolibarr ERP + CRM System on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS").
- vtiger CRM: a full CRM with sales pipeline and support tickets (see "How to Install vTiger CRM on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?").
- SuiteCRM and EspoCRM: popular CRMs, also available in Softaculous on cPanel hosting.
If you still run EPESI, export your data (contacts, companies, notes) to CSV from its admin area and import it into the new system.
Moving to another application safely
- Back up the old application's files and database, and keep the backup until the new system has run for a while.
- Install the new application on a test subdomain first (for example
new.example.com) and import your data there. - Check the imported data and set up users and permissions.
- Switch the domain to the new application, and add 301 redirects for old addresses that change.
- Remove the old application from the server so it cannot be attacked later.
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