Tryton SAO vs Twenty
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Tryton SAO
Web client for the Tryton business application platform
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Twenty
Modern open-source CRM alternative
| Feature | Tryton SAO | Twenty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 74 | ★ 54,478 |
| First released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Replaces | SAP Fiori, Odoo web client | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Tryton SAO if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tryton SAO or Twenty better?
Neither is universally better. Twenty has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tryton SAO and Twenty free and open-source?
Yes. Tryton SAO is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Twenty under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tryton SAO and Twenty with Docker?
Tryton SAO: check the project docs for container support. Twenty: yes.