Twenty — Modern CRM, Open Source
Why Twenty Over Salesforce
| Salesforce | Twenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25-300/user/mo | Free (self-host) |
| Customization | Limited without dev | Full code access |
| Data ownership | Their cloud | Your infrastructure |
| Setup time | Weeks | Minutes |
| AI features | Extra cost | Built-in |
Key Features
- Custom objects & fields — model your data your way
- Kanban & list views — visualize deals and tasks
- Email integration — sync email threads with contacts
- Calendar sync — link meetings to deals
- Workflow automation — trigger actions on events
- API-first — full REST and GraphQL APIs
- AI features — smart suggestions and insights
Tech Stack
- Backend: NestJS, BullMQ, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Frontend: React, Jotai, Linaria, Lingui
- Tooling: Nx monorepo, TypeScript
Self-Hosting
git clone https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty.git
cd twenty
docker compose up -d
# Open http://localhost:3000FAQ
Q: What is Twenty? A: An open-source CRM platform (Salesforce alternative) with customizable objects, kanban views, email sync, workflow automation, and AI features. 43,700+ GitHub stars.
Q: Is Twenty free? A: Yes, self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0. A hosted version is also available.
Q: Can Twenty replace Salesforce? A: For small to mid-size teams, yes. Twenty provides core CRM features with full customization, AI capabilities, and no per-user licensing costs.