KMyMoney 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | KMyMoney | Twenty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 202 | ★ 54,478 |
| First released | 2000 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Quicken, Microsoft Money | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose KMyMoney if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is KMyMoney 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 KMyMoney and Twenty free and open-source?
Yes. KMyMoney is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twenty under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KMyMoney and Twenty with Docker?
KMyMoney: check the project docs for container support. Twenty: yes.