CRM · head to head
Krayin vs Storybook
Krayin
CRM
Open source Laravel CRM for sales teams that want to own the code
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Krayin it is far less mature than EspoCRM, SuiteCRM or Vtiger, with thinner reporting, weaker forecasting and fewer built-in integrations, so evaluations that start from a feature checklist will not favour it.; Storybook requires JavaScript framework knowledge for full utilization
- They diverge on capability: Krayin covers Lead pipelines, Storybook covers Component isolation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Krayin and Storybook actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Krayin
- Lead pipelines
- Contacts and organisations
- Quotes
- Workflow automation
- Email integration
- Custom attributes
- Roles and permissions
- Laravel package architecture
Only in Storybook
- Component isolation
- Interactive development
- Visual testing
- Documentation generation
- Accessibility testing
- Interaction testing
- Addons ecosystem
- Hot module reloading
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Krayin
- A PHP or Laravel development shop wants a CRM it can fork and rebrand for clients without paying per seat or negotiating an OEM licence.not Storybook
- An organisation under data residency rules needs the customer database physically on its own infrastructure, which rules out every hosted CRM.not Storybook
- A small sales team wants an unlimited-user CRM where adding a tenth or fiftieth user costs nothing beyond server capacity.not Storybook
- A Bagisto ecommerce store wants a CRM from the same vendor that shares its technology stack and conventions rather than a bridged integration.not Storybook
Storybook
- Component developmentnot Krayin
- Design system documentationnot Krayin
- Visual regression testingnot Krayin
- UI component showcasenot Krayin
- Team collaborationnot Krayin
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Krayin
- It is far less mature than EspoCRM, SuiteCRM or Vtiger, with thinner reporting, weaker forecasting and fewer built-in integrations, so evaluations that start from a feature checklist will not favour it.
- Practical functionality such as certain telephony, messaging and marketing connectors sits in paid marketplace extensions from Webkul, so the free CRM plus the extensions you actually need is not free.
- The roadmap is controlled by a single services company whose revenue depends on selling implementation and extensions, so there is a structural incentive against making the core complete.
- You are responsible for the whole operational burden: PHP and MySQL hosting, backups, security patching, mail deliverability and upgrades, and a botched upgrade of a customised install is your problem alone.
- The cloud hosting page does not publish prices, so the managed option that would remove that burden cannot be budgeted without contacting sales, which undercuts the transparency the open licence otherwise offers.
Storybook
- Requires JavaScript framework knowledge for full utilization
- Limited native support for non-web platforms compared to specialized tools
Pricing, plan by plan
Krayin
Free- Self-hostedFree
- Full MIT-licensed source
- Unlimited users
- No feature gating
- Cloud hosting and extensions$undefined/month
- Starter and Pro managed hosting packs from Webkul
- Premium extensions sold individually in the Krayin marketplace
- White label and custom development quoted separately
Storybook
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Storybook review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Krayin if
- You need lead pipelines.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux.
- You also want contacts and organisations.
Choose Storybook if
- You need component isolation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter.
- You also want interactive development.
Questions people ask
- Is Krayin or Storybook better?
- Neither clearly leads. Krayin starts at Free and Storybook at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Krayin or Storybook?
- Krayin starts at Free and Storybook at Free.
- Does Krayin or Storybook run on more platforms?
- Krayin runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux. Storybook runs on Web, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter.
- Can I use Krayin for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Krayin best used for?
- Krayin is most often used for a php or laravel development shop wants a crm it can fork and rebrand for clients without paying per seat or negotiating an oem licence., an organisation under data residency rules needs the customer database physically on its own infrastructure, which rules out every hosted crm., a small sales team wants an unlimited-user crm where adding a tenth or fiftieth user costs nothing beyond server capacity., a bagisto ecommerce store wants a crm from the same vendor that shares its technology stack and conventions rather than a bridged integration.. Of those, a php or laravel development shop wants a crm it can fork and rebrand for clients without paying per seat or negotiating an oem licence. and an organisation under data residency rules needs the customer database physically on its own infrastructure, which rules out every hosted crm. are not what Storybook is typically brought in for.
- What can Krayin do that Storybook cannot?
- Krayin covers Lead pipelines, Contacts and organisations, Quotes, Workflow automation. Storybook covers Component isolation, Interactive development, Visual testing, Documentation generation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Krayin: Is Krayin really free?
The CRM itself is MIT licensed with no user limit and no enterprise edition. Premium extensions, managed hosting and custom development from Webkul are paid.
Storybook: Is Storybook free and open source?
Yes, Storybook is completely free and open source with source code hosted on GitHub. It has 2,282 contributors and approximately 83.58 million monthly installations.
SourceKrayin: Who maintains it?
Webkul Software of Noida, India, the same company behind the Bagisto open source ecommerce platform.
Storybook: What frameworks does Storybook support?
Storybook integrates with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and has been extended to support React Native, Android, iOS, and Flutter for mobile development.
SourceKrayin: What do I need to run it?
A standard LAMP or LEMP stack with PHP, Composer and MySQL or MariaDB. Any host that runs Laravel will run Krayin.
Storybook: What are the main capabilities of Storybook?
Storybook enables component development in isolation, interaction testing, visual testing, documentation, and sharing components with designers and stakeholders.
SourceKrayin: How does it compare to EspoCRM?
EspoCRM is more mature with deeper reporting and a longer track record. Krayin is easier for a Laravel developer to extend and has a more permissive licence.
Storybook: How is Storybook maintained?
Storybook is maintained by a community of 2,282 contributors. It originated from a startup called Kadira, was handed to the community in 2017, and has been community-driven since Storybook 3.0.
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