SuiteCRM vs Twenty
Self-host pick — both replace Salesforce (CRM (sales pipeline)).
Both SuiteCRM and Twenty self-host as a replacement for Salesforce (CRM (sales pipeline)). Pick Twenty if you want the lighter footprint — 15min docker-compose, $10 vps — node. Pick SuiteCRM if you need teams that want the closest feature-for-feature Salesforce clone (campaigns, quotes, contracts, reports) — 30-45min (LAMP stack) and $10 vps — php + mysql with module-heavy footprint.
| SuiteCRMopen-source | Twentyopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 30-45min (LAMP stack) | 15min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS — PHP + MySQL with module-heavy footprint. | $10 VPS — Node.js + Postgres + Redis. |
| GitHub | salesagility/SuiteCRM | twentyhq/twenty |
| Replaces | Salesforce + 1 other | Salesforce |
Good fit for
SuiteCRM
Teams that want the closest feature-for-feature Salesforce clone (campaigns, quotes, contracts, reports).
Weak at:Heavy / dated UI; slower to add features than Twenty.
Twenty
Modern teams that want a Notion-shaped CRM with custom objects and clean APIs.
Weak at:Younger project; reporting / dashboards are basic vs Salesforce.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli salesforce prints Salesforce's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, SuiteCRM or Twenty?
SuiteCRM: 30-45min (LAMP stack). Twenty: 15min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
SuiteCRM: $10 VPS — PHP + MySQL with module-heavy footprint.. Twenty: $10 VPS — Node.js + Postgres + Redis.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do SuiteCRM and Twenty replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Salesforce.