ERP · head to head
Tryton vs Twenty
Tryton
ERP
Modular open source ERP in Python with a five year support window on major releases only
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Tryton ordinary series are supported for only one year, so any deployment not pinned to a long term support major version needs a funded upgrade project every twelve months, which is the largest hidden cost of running Tryton.; Twenty requires technical expertise to customize and maintain compared to no-code CRM platforms
- They diverge on capability: Tryton covers Modular installation, Twenty covers Open-Source Framework.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tryton and Twenty actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Tryton
- Modular installation
- Double entry accounting
- Manufacturing
- Inventory and supply chain
- Sales and purchasing
- Desktop and web clients
- Multi-company
- Project management
Only in Twenty
- Open-Source Framework
- Custom Database Objects
- Multiple View Types
- AI Integration
- Workflow Engine
- Data Migration
- API Access
- Multi-Language Support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tryton
- A small European manufacturer that wants bills of materials and routings without a per user ERP subscriptionnot Twenty
- A company with in-house Python developers that intends to extend the data model rather than configure a closed productnot Twenty
- An organisation that will not adopt an open core product because it expects features to migrate to a paid edition over timenot Twenty
- A distributor needing multi-company books in one database with analytic accounting on topnot Twenty
Twenty
- Building custom CRM solutions for complex business processesnot Tryton
- Migrating from Salesforce or HubSpot while maintaining data ownershipnot Tryton
- Technical teams needing TypeScript-based customizationnot Tryton
- Organizations requiring self-hosted or air-gapped deploymentsnot Tryton
- Enterprises combining CRM with AI-powered workflowsnot Tryton
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Tryton
- Ordinary series are supported for only one year, so any deployment not pinned to a long term support major version needs a funded upgrade project every twelve months, which is the largest hidden cost of running Tryton.
- There is no vendor to buy support from, only a list of independent service providers, so procurement teams that require a single accountable supplier with an SLA have to construct one themselves.
- The module ecosystem is far smaller than Odoo or ERPNext, so region-specific tax rules, payroll and industry add-ons frequently have to be written rather than installed.
- Out of the box reporting is thin and there is no built-in business intelligence layer, so most deployments end up exporting to an external tool to get management reporting.
- Documentation and community discussion are functional but sparse compared with commercial ERPs, which lengthens implementation for teams that have not worked with Tryton before and makes hiring experienced consultants harder.
Twenty
- Requires technical expertise to customize and maintain compared to no-code CRM platforms
- Self-hosting increases operational overhead and infrastructure costs
- Limited ecosystem of pre-built integrations compared to Salesforce
- Smaller community and third-party extension library than established CRMs
- Enterprise plan requires custom negotiation with no transparent pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
Tryton
Free- Self-hostedFree
- GPL-3.0-or-later licence with no per user cost
- All official modules included
- Series released every six months
Twenty
Free- Pro$9/month
- Full customization
- Custom apps
- AI Agents
- Organization$19/month
- Everything in Pro
- Row-level permissions
- SAML and OIDC SSO
- Enterprise$null/year
- Everything in Organization
- Single-tenant isolation
- IP allow-listing
Which should you pick?
Choose Tryton if
- You need modular installation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted.
- You also want double entry accounting.
Choose Twenty if
- You need open-source framework.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted.
- You also want custom database objects.
Questions people ask
- Is Tryton or Twenty better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tryton starts at Free and Twenty at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tryton or Twenty?
- Tryton starts at Free and Twenty at Free.
- Does Tryton or Twenty run on more platforms?
- Tryton runs on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted. Twenty runs on Web, Self-hosted.
- Can I use Tryton for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Tryton best used for?
- Tryton is most often used for a small european manufacturer that wants bills of materials and routings without a per user erp subscription, a company with in-house python developers that intends to extend the data model rather than configure a closed product, an organisation that will not adopt an open core product because it expects features to migrate to a paid edition over time, a distributor needing multi-company books in one database with analytic accounting on top. Of those, a small european manufacturer that wants bills of materials and routings without a per user erp subscription and a company with in-house python developers that intends to extend the data model rather than configure a closed product are not what Twenty is typically brought in for.
- What can Tryton do that Twenty cannot?
- Tryton covers Modular installation, Double entry accounting, Manufacturing, Inventory and supply chain. Twenty covers Open-Source Framework, Custom Database Objects, Multiple View Types, AI Integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Tryton: What licence is Tryton under?
The platform and official modules are GPL-3.0-or-later. There is no paid enterprise edition.
Twenty: Is Twenty free or paid?
Twenty offers a 30-day free trial without credit card. Cloud plans start at $9 per user per month (Pro) when billed annually, with Organization plan at $19 per user per month.
SourceTryton: How long is a release supported?
Series are released every six months and supported for one year. Major versions get five years of long term support, so pin to an LTS release unless you can fund annual upgrades.
Twenty: Can I migrate data from Salesforce or HubSpot?
Yes, Twenty supports CSV and API-based migration from Salesforce and HubSpot, with support for 50,000+ records.
SourceTryton: Is there a hosted version from the project?
No. The foundation lists independent service providers who offer hosting and support commercially.
Twenty: What programming languages does Twenty support?
Twenty is built with TypeScript and provides a TypeScript-based Apps framework for creating custom extensions.
SourceTryton: How does it differ from Odoo?
Tryton has no open core split, so there is no paid edition holding back features, but the module ecosystem and partner network are much smaller.
Twenty: How long does enterprise deployment take?
Enterprise deployment typically takes 1-2 weeks with Onboarding Packs or certified partners.
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