Quick answer
Twenty is a free, open source project in the “Modern / Developer-First” group, built with TypeScript (React, NestJS), PostgreSQL. It is released under AGPL-3.0 (some files under a commercial license), has 58,300 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 14 October 2026.
Twenty
Modern Salesforce alternative
Self-Hosted (Recommended for most)
Install on your own server • free open source edition • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Use Official Hosted
No server needed • Start in 2 minutes • Free tier available + paid plans
Start on Official Website →🏠 Self-Hosted Version (Free Open Source Edition)
You download the full code and run it on your own server/VPS (Hostinger, AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)
Download Full ZIP Now (Official GitHub Mirror)Step-by-step Installation (Docker – Easiest)
2. Run these commands:
git clone https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty.git
cd twenty
docker compose up -d
3. Open http://your-server-ip:3000
4. Create your first account
Takes 5–10 minutes • Works on any VPS with 2GB RAM
Need a server to host it?
Docker, Node, Python, Java and similar stacks usually need a VPS where you can install your own software. A small VPS is enough to start, and you can upgrade later. Hostinger offers both shared web hosting and VPS plans.
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☁️ Use on Official Website (Hosted by Twenty)
No installation. Just sign up and start using immediately.
Go to Official App → Start Free NowHow to start (2 minutes):
- Go to twenty.com
- Click “Start for free”
- Sign up with Google or email
- Invite your team
Pricing (Feb 2026):
- Free tierLimited users & storage
- Pro$9 / user / month
- Organization$19 / user / month
Which option is better for YOUR business?
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Official Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee (open source edition) | $9–19 per user/month |
| Data Privacy & Control | 100% yours (GDPR friendly) | Hosted on their servers |
| Maintenance | You update & backup | They handle everything |
| Best For | Small–medium teams, agencies, privacy-focused companies, developers | Teams who want zero maintenance and fast start |
Small business / Freelancer (1–5 people)
→ Use Official Hosted (Free tier)
No headache, start today.
Growing team (5–50 people)
→ Self-Hosted
Save thousands of rupees every month.
Enterprise or data-sensitive
→ Self-Hosted on your server/VPS
Full control & compliance.
Self-hosting trades monthly software fees for your own server and some maintenance time.
Frequently asked questions about Twenty
Is Twenty free and open source?
Twenty is released under AGPL-3.0 (some files under a commercial license). Twenty is open core: most of the code is AGPL-3.0, but files marked as commercial (enterprise features) are not open source. Check the LICENSE file before relying on them. Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 14 October 2026.
What technology does Twenty use?
Twenty is built with TypeScript (React, NestJS), PostgreSQL.
Can I self-host Twenty?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS.
Who is Twenty best for?
Startups and engineering-led teams that want a modern UI and an extensible data model.
What are good alternatives to Twenty?
Similar open source projects in this directory include Frappe CRM, Bottle CRM, Atomic CRM. Compare them in the Modern / Developer-First group.
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Data verified 14 October 2026 from the project's public repository. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.