frePPLe 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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frePPLe
Open-source ERP for accounting, sales and inventory
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Twenty
Modern open-source CRM alternative
| Feature | frePPLe | Twenty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 714 | ★ 54,478 |
| First released | 2008 | 2023 |
| Replaces | SAP, Oracle SCM | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose frePPLe if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is frePPLe or Twenty better?
Twenty is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider frePPLe if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are frePPLe and Twenty free and open-source?
Yes. frePPLe is licensed under MIT and Twenty under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run frePPLe and Twenty with Docker?
frePPLe: yes. Twenty: yes.