EspoCRM vs Twenty
Self-host pick — both replace Salesforce (CRM (sales pipeline)).
Both EspoCRM 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 EspoCRM if you need sales teams that want a feature-rich Salesforce-shaped CRM (dashboards, workflows, custom fields) without the seat cost — 30min (LAMP stack) and $5-10 vps — php + mysql.
| EspoCRMopen-source | Twentyopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 30min (LAMP stack) | 15min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $5-10 VPS — PHP + MySQL. | $10 VPS — Node.js + Postgres + Redis. |
| GitHub | espocrm/espocrm | twentyhq/twenty |
| Replaces | Salesforce + 2 other | Salesforce |
Good fit for
EspoCRM
Sales teams that want a feature-rich Salesforce-shaped CRM (dashboards, workflows, custom fields) without the seat cost.
Weak at:PHP-stack feel; smaller ecosystem of integrations.
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, EspoCRM or Twenty?
EspoCRM: 30min (LAMP stack). Twenty: 15min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
EspoCRM: $5-10 VPS — PHP + MySQL.. Twenty: $10 VPS — Node.js + Postgres + Redis.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do EspoCRM and Twenty replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Salesforce.