Twenty
A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Hosted cloud signup or official one-line/Docker Compose self-host install
- Operational Setup
- Free use requires Docker, at least 2 GB RAM, PostgreSQL-backed containers, secrets, and domain/TLS configuration
- Where Your Data Lives
- CRM records and configuration in PostgreSQL; files in local storage or S3-compatible object storage on the selected host
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Twenty is the closest structural substitute, but Attio remains ahead in automatic enrichment, collaborative list workflows, and overall product maturity.
Replaces 12 paid apps
up to $301.95/mo ($3,623/yr) in subscriptions
Twenty FAQ
Common questions
Is Twenty free and open source?+
Twenty is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.
What paid software does Twenty replace?+
Twenty serves as a free replacement for 12 paid SaaS applications: Attio, Bigin, Capsule, Close, Copper, Folk, Less Annoying CRM, Pipedrive, Salesmate, Streak, Waalaxy, Zoho CRM, saving up to $301.95/month ($3,623/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Twenty?+
Installation: Hosted cloud signup or official one-line/Docker Compose self-host install. Setup notes: Free use requires Docker, at least 2 GB RAM, PostgreSQL-backed containers, secrets, and domain/TLS configuration
What is the catch or trade-off with Twenty?+
Twenty is the closest structural substitute, but Attio remains ahead in automatic enrichment, collaborative list workflows, and overall product maturity.