LedgerSMB 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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LedgerSMB
Integrated accounting and ERP system for small and midsize businesses,
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Twenty
Modern open-source CRM alternative
| Feature | LedgerSMB | Twenty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 554 | ★ 54,478 |
| First released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose LedgerSMB if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is LedgerSMB 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 LedgerSMB and Twenty free and open-source?
Yes. LedgerSMB is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twenty under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LedgerSMB and Twenty with Docker?
LedgerSMB: yes. Twenty: yes.