AnswervsTwenty
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Twenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 15 701 | 60 000 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +2 612 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | twenty/v2.52.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Twenty scores 84/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
Twenty ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Twenty needs more configuration.
Twenty is growing faster right now (+2 612 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →Twenty details →