Why Own It

Every subscription is a bet the price won't go up.

Ownership is the only guarantee. Buy CRMown once, run it on your own server, and never pay a monthly platform fee again.

Buy & own from $5,000 → See tax savings

Permanent license · self-hosted · your first 3 months of subscription payments credit toward the purchase

Data Sovereignty
Your contacts, pipeline, investor data, and client communications sit on a server you control. No third party can access, mine, or sell your data.
No Price Increases — Ever
HubSpot increases 20-40% at renewal. GHL added $97/mo AI and $297/mo HIPAA. When you own CRMown, your price is locked at $0/mo forever.
Business Continuity
If your SaaS provider shuts down or gets acquired — your business is at their mercy. An owned CRM on your server runs whether CRMown the company exists or not.
Mobile App — Every Plan, Free
Full iOS + Android app on every plan. Native experience with offline mode, push notifications, biometric lock. GPS Field Ops on Operations.
5-Year Cost Comparison
CRMown Pro Own: $10,000 once. GoHighLevel Unlimited: $29,820 over 5 years. HubSpot Pro (10 users): $60,000+. CRMown pays for itself.
Zero Training Required
No certifications. No consultants. No onboarding fee. Ask AI what you need in plain English. Enterprise-grade power with zero learning curve.
Total Ownership

When you buy CRMown,
you own everything.

Not just the software. The server, the data, the AI, the communications — all of it. No third party between you and your business. No kill switch. No dependency. Yours forever.

Your Server
Runs on your own DigitalOcean Droplet or dedicated hardware. You control uptime, backups, and scaling. No shared infrastructure — your CRM, your machine.
You own it
Your Data
PostgreSQL database on your server. Every contact, deal, message, and file. Export anytime in standard formats. No vendor lock-in — ever.
You own it
Your AI
Bring your own API key — Claude, CoPilot, GPT, Gemini, or Llama. Your prompts, your models, your tokens. No middleman markup. Switch providers in seconds.
You own it
Your Comms
Bring your own carrier for calls, SMS, and WhatsApp. Your phone numbers, your sending reputation, your deliverability. No platform toll on every message.
You own it
Your Control
Full admin access. Role-based permissions. GDPR + CCPA compliance on your terms. API access for custom integrations. No feature gates, no surprise lockouts.
You own it
With every other CRM, you rent access to someone else's system. They own the server. They hold your data. They control the AI. They take a cut of your communications. And they can raise prices, change terms, or shut down — leaving your business scrambling.

CRMown is the only platform where "your business data" actually means yours.
Which CRMs can you own?

There are three ways to own a CRM.

Most CRMs can't be owned at all — HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, and Pipedrive are subscriptions, and when you stop paying, your access ends. If you want to actually own your CRM, you have three real options.

Route 1

Self-host an open-source CRM

Platforms like SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, and YetiForce are free to license and fully self-hosted. You get complete code access and total control of your data.

The trade: you become the vendor. Your team handles the server, security patches, upgrades, email deliverability, integrations, and support. Realistic only if you have developer resources on staff or on retainer.

Best for: teams with engineers who want code-level control.

Route 2

Buy a one-time-license script

CRM scripts like Perfex CRM are sold through code marketplaces for a low one-time fee. You download the code and host it yourself.

The trade: the license is cheap, but you still assemble hosting, email, and backups yourself — and the scope is CRM-only, with updates and support depending on the script's author.

Best for: technical solo operators on a tight budget who only need contact and deal tracking.

Route 3

Buy a commercial platform outright

CRMown Own is a one-time purchase from $5,000: a permanent license to the full business platform — CRM, marketing, finance, websites, communications, and AI, up to all 9 suites — running on your own server, with iOS and Android apps, one year of updates included, and Section 179 eligibility in the US.

The trade: a larger upfront cost than an open-source license or a marketplace script — offset by the 3-month subscription credit, first-year tax deduction, and a break-even of roughly 4–5 years versus subscribing.

Best for: small businesses that want to own their platform without becoming its maintainer.

Open source
SuiteCRM, EspoCRM		 One-time script
Perfex and similar		 CRMown Own
License cost Free Low one-time fee $5,000–$20,000 one-time
Who maintains it You (dev team required) You You host it; updates are built for you (1 year included)
Scope CRM core + community add-ons CRM core Full platform — up to 9 suites, mobile apps, AI
Your data, your server Yes Yes Yes
Tax treatment (US) No purchase to deduct Minor deduction Section 179 — deduct the full price in Year 1

An honest answer: if you have developers and want code-level control, open source is a genuinely good way to own a CRM. If you want to own your platform — the software, the data, the server — without also becoming its maintainer, that's the gap a bought-outright commercial platform fills. CRMown sells the full platform as a one-time purchase, so ownership doesn't require an engineering team.

Which CRMs can you actually own?

Three kinds: open-source CRMs you self-host (SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, YetiForce), one-time-license CRM scripts you buy and host (Perfex CRM), and commercial platforms sold outright — CRMown Own, a one-time purchase from $5,000 with a permanent license.

Can you buy a CRM outright instead of subscribing?

Yes. CRMown Own is a one-time purchase — $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 depending on tier — with a permanent license, self-hosted on your own server. If you subscribe monthly first, three or more months of subscription payments credit toward the purchase.

What's the difference between self-hosting open source and buying CRMown?

Responsibility. With open source the license is free but your team builds and maintains everything — hosting, security, upgrades, integrations, support. With CRMown Own you pay once for a finished platform that runs on your server, with a year of updates included and the option to keep running it as-is forever.

Ownership Pricing

Pay once.
Own it forever.

One payment, permanent license, no per-user charges, no renewal pressure. Your first 3 months of subscription payments credit toward the purchase.

STARTER OWN
$5,000
one-time · permanent license
Break-even vs $80/mo in 5.2 years — then $0/mo forever
  • ✓Full core platform
  • ✓Mobile app (iOS + Android)
  • ✓10 users · 2,500 contacts
  • ✓Self-host via DigitalOcean 1-Click
  • ✓PostgreSQL — your data, your server
  • ✓1 year of free updates
  • ✓3 months of subscription credit applied
§179 — deduct $5,000 in Year 1
Buy Starter Own
PRO OWN
$10,000
one-time · 25 users forever
Break-even vs $180/mo in 4.6 years — then $0/mo forever
  • ✓Core + 4 suites of your choice
  • ✓Mobile app + Field Operations
  • ✓25 users · 10,000 contacts
  • ✓WhatsApp + multi-language + carrier flexibility
  • ✓Self-host via DigitalOcean 1-Click
  • ✓Priority support + 1 year of updates
  • ✓3 months of subscription credit applied
§179 — deduct $10,000 in Year 1
Buy Pro Own
BEST VALUE
MAX OWN
$20,000
one-time · 100 users forever
Break-even vs $397/mo in 4.2 years — then $0/mo forever
  • ✓All 9 suites included
  • ✓Vertical modules available (§179 eligible)
  • ✓100 users · 100,000 contacts
  • ✓Custom branding + API + carrier flexibility
  • ✓Dedicated server migration support
  • ✓Priority support + 1 year of updates
  • ✓3 months of subscription credit applied
§179 + bonus depreciation — deduct $20,000 in Year 1
Buy Max Own →
CUSTOM OWN
Custom
pricing per agreement
All verticals + industry-specific tools included
  • ✓All suites and all verticals
  • ✓Unlimited users and contacts
  • ✓Custom automations for your workflow
  • ✓Dedicated server setup and full migration
  • ✓Multi-location and multi-org support
  • ✓Dedicated account manager + phone support
  • ✓SLA with 1-hour response
Split invoice for maximum tax benefit
Contact sales
Try before you buy — 3 months of subscription payments credited toward ownership
Subscribe monthly to test with your real data. After 3+ months, your payments apply as credit when you purchase.
Pay via ACH or wire — save up to $575 on a $20K purchase
ACH fees are capped at $5 regardless of amount (vs. roughly $580 on a credit card at 2.9%). We accept ACH, wire transfer, and credit card.
Tax Savings

Write off your CRM
in Year One.

CRMown ownership purchases qualify for accelerated tax deductions in many countries. Select your region to see estimated savings.

Section 179 + 100% Bonus Depreciation (OBBBA 2025)
STARTER OWN
$5,000
Save $1,250 – $1,850
Effective cost: $3,150 – $3,750
PRO OWN
$10,000
Save $2,500 – $3,700
Effective cost: $6,300 – $7,500
MAX OWN
$20,000
Save $5,000 – $7,400
Effective cost: $12,600 – $15,000
Based on 25% (federal) to 37% (federal + state) effective tax rates. Off-the-shelf software qualifies under Section 179 with 100% bonus depreciation restored permanently by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025). Vertical module purchases ($5,000 Own) also qualify. Consult your tax professional.
Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) — 100% First-Year Deduction
STARTER OWN
£3,980
Save £995 – £1,194
Effective cost: £2,786 – £2,985
PRO OWN
£7,960
Save £1,990 – £2,388
Effective cost: £5,572 – £5,970
MAX OWN
£15,920
Save £3,980 – £4,776
Effective cost: £11,144 – £11,940
Based on 25% corporation tax (main rate) to 30% (higher-rate sole trader). UK businesses can claim 100% AIA on qualifying capital expenditure including software up to £1M/year. Prices shown in GBP at approximate exchange rates. Consult your accountant.
CCA Class 12 — 100% First-Year Write-Off for Software
STARTER OWN
C$6,850
Save C$1,850 – C$2,534
Effective cost: C$4,316 – C$5,000
PRO OWN
C$13,700
Save C$3,699 – C$5,069
Effective cost: C$8,631 – C$10,001
MAX OWN
C$27,400
Save C$7,398 – C$10,138
Effective cost: C$17,262 – C$20,002
Based on 27% (small business combined federal + provincial) to 37% (general rate). Computer software is CCA Class 12 — 100% write-off in the year of purchase. Prices shown in CAD at approximate exchange rates. Consult your accountant.
Instant Asset Write-Off — Full Deduction in Year of Purchase
STARTER OWN
A$7,700
Save A$1,925 – A$2,888
Effective cost: A$4,813 – A$5,775
PRO OWN
A$15,400
Save A$3,850 – A$5,775
Effective cost: A$9,625 – A$11,550
MAX OWN
A$30,800
Save A$7,700 – A$11,550
Effective cost: A$19,250 – A$23,100
Based on 25% (base rate entity) to 37.5% (higher-rate individual). The Instant Asset Write-Off allows small businesses to deduct the full cost of eligible assets (including software) in the year of purchase. Prices shown in AUD at approximate exchange rates. Consult your tax agent.
Business Expense Deduction — Software as Operating Expense
STARTER OWN
€4,600
Save €920 – €1,518
Effective cost: €3,082 – €3,680
PRO OWN
€9,200
Save €1,840 – €3,036
Effective cost: €6,164 – €7,360
MAX OWN
€18,400
Save €3,680 – €6,072
Effective cost: €12,328 – €14,720
Based on 20% to 33% corporate tax rates (varies by EU member state). Most EU countries allow software to be expensed as a business deduction, though amortization rules vary. Germany allows immediate expensing for software under €800; higher amounts over 3 years. France allows 12-month amortization for software. Prices shown in EUR at approximate exchange rates. Consult your local tax advisor.
FAQ

Ownership questions

What's the difference between subscribing and owning?
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Subscribing is month-to-month — we host everything, you pay monthly. Owning is a one-time purchase — deploy on your own server via DigitalOcean 1-Click and never pay a monthly platform fee again. Both include the same features and the mobile app.
How does the 3-month credit work?
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Subscribe monthly first and test the platform with your real data. Once you've been subscribed for 3 or more months, those payments apply as credit toward the ownership purchase price when you buy.
What do I need to self-host?
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A DigitalOcean Droplet (1-Click deploy) or your own dedicated hardware. Your license includes the full stack — application, PostgreSQL database, and mobile app connectivity. Max Own includes dedicated server migration support.
Do I get updates after I buy?
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Every ownership tier includes 1 year of free updates. After that, your software keeps running exactly as-is forever — updates are optional, your license is not.
Does CRMown qualify for Section 179?
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Yes. CRMown ownership purchases qualify as off-the-shelf software under Section 179, and the 2025 OBBBA permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation — write off the full purchase price in Year 1. Vertical module purchases also qualify. SaaS subscriptions are deductible as ordinary business expenses. Consult your tax professional.
How can I pay?
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ACH, wire transfer, or credit card. ACH fees are capped at $5 regardless of amount, which saves several hundred dollars versus card processing on larger purchases.

Stop renting.
Own your platform.

One payment. Your server, your data, your AI. Locked at $0/mo forever.

Buy & own from $5,000 → Try it first — 14 days for $14

3 months of subscription payments credit toward purchase · ACH accepted · Section 179 + 100% bonus depreciation eligible