# Twenty vs SuiteCRM

> Pick Twenty for a modern CRM you model and extend as code, with custom objects, views, workflows and APIs; pick SuiteCRM for a mature, feature-heavy enterprise CRM with cases, contracts and a long-established partner ecosystem on a classic PHP stack.

## Verdict

Twenty suits technical teams that want a fast, modern interface and a CRM they can shape with custom objects, fields, views and workflows, and extend as code with its SDK and CLI. SuiteCRM suits organizations that want a proven, broad CRM out of the box (accounts, leads, opportunities, cases, contracts and documents), runs on standard Apache, PHP and MySQL hosting, and comes with commercial hosting and support from SuiteCRM Ltd if needed. SuiteCRM 7 is the stable line; SuiteCRM 8 lives in a separate repository.

- Best for Twenty: Technical teams wanting a modern, programmable CRM
- Best for SuiteCRM: Organizations wanting a mature, all-round enterprise CRM on PHP hosting

## Key differences

| Aspect | Twenty | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| License | Mostly AGPL-3.0; files marked Enterprise are commercial | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language/stack | TypeScript with NestJS and React | PHP 8.1 to 8.4 (SuiteCRM 7), descended from SugarCRM Community Edition |
| Database | PostgreSQL plus Redis | MySQL or MariaDB (recommended), or Microsoft SQL Server |
| Standout features | Custom objects and fields, table and kanban views, workflows, apps defined as code with the Twenty SDK and CLI | Accounts, contacts, leads, opportunities, cases, contracts and documents, multi-currency and many languages |
| Hosting | Official Docker Compose setup, or Twenty Cloud | LAMP-style install on Linux (Apache recommended) or Windows; managed hosting from SuiteCRM Ltd |

## GitHub numbers

| Metric | Twenty | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 57,949 | 5,779 |
| Forks | 9,433 | 2,427 |
| Commits, last 12 months | 7,656 | 185 |
| Last commit | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Latest release | twenty/v2.45.0 | v7.15.2 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| License type | Open source | Open source |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Docker image | Yes | No |
| Repository | https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty | https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM |

App pages: [Twenty](https://appsgit.com/apps/twenty), [SuiteCRM](https://appsgit.com/apps/suitecrm)

## FAQ

### Which is the better Salesforce alternative?

SuiteCRM is closer to Salesforce in breadth today, with cases, contracts and a large partner network. Twenty is closer in how you customize it, with custom objects and code-defined apps, and is the better pick if you want a modern UX.

### Should I install SuiteCRM 7 or 8?

The SuiteCRM 7 README describes 7 as the mature, stable line and says SuiteCRM 8, in the separate SuiteCRM-Core repository, is not yet as feature complete. Check the roadmap before choosing.

### Which is lighter to run?

SuiteCRM runs on a standard PHP and MySQL server. Twenty needs Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis, which is easiest with its Docker Compose file.

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