ERPNext 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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FeatureERPNextTwenty
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 37,773★ 54,478
First released20102023
ReplacesSAP, NetSuite, SalesforceSalesforce, HubSpot

Why pick each one

Choose ERPNext if…

  • Very comprehensive
  • Active community
  • Fully open source
ERPNext details

Choose Twenty if…

  • Clean modern interface
  • Customizable objects
  • Active development
Twenty details

Frequently asked questions

Is ERPNext or Twenty better?

Twenty is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider ERPNext if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are ERPNext and Twenty free and open-source?

Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Twenty under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ERPNext and Twenty with Docker?

ERPNext: yes. Twenty: yes.

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