Twenty replaces 12 paid apps

Compare Twenty with 12 paid apps. Each pairing describes a recorded use case and its limits; check the current license, feature availability and hosting requirements at the source.

Twenty open source→compared with 12 paid apps★ 54k · active aug 2026docker to self-host🤝 crm
recorded product details

licenseAGPL-3.0

runsyour machine or their cloud

installHosted cloud signup or official one-line/Docker Compose self-host install

dataCRM records and configuration in PostgreSQL; files in local storage or S3-compatible object storage on the selected host

setupFree use requires Docker, at least 2 GB RAM, PostgreSQL-backed containers, secrets, and domain/TLS configuration

source checked 2026-08-10

compare these paid apps
Streak NOT REALLY$59/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty can synchronize a mailbox, but it does not embed pipeline rows and CRM editing directly inside Gmail as Streak does.

the verdict →all Streak alternatives →
Attio KINDA$44/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty is the closest structural substitute, but Attio remains ahead in automatic enrichment, collaborative list workflows, and overall product maturity.

the verdict →all Attio alternatives →
Folk KINDA$30/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty offers flexible objects but does not match folk’s polished contact enrichment, browser capture, and lightweight outreach in one list-centric workflow.

the verdict →all Folk alternatives →
Copper KINDA$29/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty can synchronize mailboxes and calendars but remains a separate CRM rather than Copper’s Google-Workspace-native layer.

the verdict →all Copper alternatives →
Salesmate NOT REALLY$23/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty synchronizes mailboxes but does not yet match Salesmate’s outbound sequences, telephony, and ready-made automation.

the verdict →all Salesmate alternatives →
Waalaxy NOT REALLY$21.95/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty handles contacts and mailbox sync but leaves Waalaxy’s LinkedIn prospecting and multistep outreach entirely manual.

the verdict →all Waalaxy alternatives →
Zoho CRM NOT REALLY$20/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchIt is newer and substantially less broad in mature modules, automation, reporting and integrations than Zoho CRM.

the verdict →all Zoho CRM alternatives →
Close NOT REALLY$19/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchIt lacks Close's deeply integrated calling, SMS and sales-sequence experience.

the verdict →all Close alternatives →
Capsule KINDA$18/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty is more flexible but less mature around Capsule’s polished task, calendar, mobile, and small-business onboarding experience.

the verdict →all Capsule alternatives →
Less Annoying CRM KINDA$15/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty trades Less Annoying CRM’s immediate simplicity for a flexible data model that users must shape and maintain themselves.

the verdict →all Less Annoying CRM alternatives →
Pipedrive KINDA$14/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchIt is younger and less mature in mobile use, reporting, automation and integrations than Pipedrive, with self-hosting chores if you avoid the cloud plan.

the verdict →all Pipedrive alternatives →
Bigin KINDA$9/mo per seat

A modern pipeline CRM with custom objects, views and mailbox sync; the subscription becomes a Compose file.

the catchTwenty’s ready-made sales automation and small-business onboarding are thinner than Bigin’s out-of-the-box workflow.

the verdict →all Bigin alternatives →

latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · up to $3,624/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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