We use EspoCRM as the central app for client- and project-related data. It stores our contacts, deals, project tasks, notes, invoices, and custom records. My team logs meetings and activities there, workflows handle routine updates and reminders, and managers run reports straight in the system. Because we self-host, we control backups, security rules, and where the data lives which was a big deciding factor for us.
The system offers deep customization and intuitive, simple interface. The community and support are very responsive and practical; when we ran into questions, people on the forum are genuinely trying to help and suggest a solution