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Corteza vs Twenty
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Corteza and Twenty — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Corteza vs Twenty: at a glance
What is Corteza?
Corteza 2026.9.0 goes final after a week of single-fix candidates.
Corteza shipped 2026.9.0 on October 19, closing a run of release candidates that each fixed one edge: MySQL 8 cast checks in rc.4, deny rules in permission reports in rc.5 and MySQL-compatible reminder timestamps in rc.6. The release entry only links to the 2026.9 changelog. Before this, the feed was a slow patch train on the 2024.9 line, ending at 2024.9.10 in late August.
What is Twenty?
Twenty 2.58 rebuilds CRM permissions down to the row and adds MCP workflow steps.
Twenty 2.58.0 on November 13 rebuilt how access works: role permissions now compile into row-level rules, legacy per-user permissions are gone and the old workflow object is dropped, all flagged as breaking. The same release adds a workflow step that calls MCP tools, self-service two-factor backup codes and stricter SAML checks. Patches 2.58.1 and 2.58.2 then stopped existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO without an invitation first.
Corteza vs Twenty: editorial side-by-side
Corteza
5.0CRM
Corteza 2026.9.0 goes final after a week of single-fix candidates.
◆ Current state
Corteza shipped 2026.9.0 on October 19, closing a run of release candidates that each fixed one edge: MySQL 8 cast checks in rc.4, deny rules in permission reports in rc.5 and MySQL-compatible reminder timestamps in rc.6. The release entry only links to the 2026.9 changelog. Before this, the feed was a slow patch train on the 2024.9 line, ending at 2024.9.10 in late August.
◆ Where it's heading
The jump from 2024.9 to 2026.9 opens a new major line after two years on the old one. Two of the final three fixes targeted MySQL, which suggests the release was validated across database backends. What the new line adds for users still isn't visible in the feed.
◆ Prediction
Expect 2026.9.x patch releases to follow the same pattern as 2024.9, with occasional fixes over months. Whether 2024.9 keeps receiving patches is unclear from the entries.
Twenty
5.0CRM
Twenty 2.58 rebuilds CRM permissions down to the row and adds MCP workflow steps.
◆ Current state
Twenty 2.58.0 on November 13 rebuilt how access works: role permissions now compile into row-level rules, legacy per-user permissions are gone and the old workflow object is dropped, all flagged as breaking. The same release adds a workflow step that calls MCP tools, self-service two-factor backup codes and stricter SAML checks. Patches 2.58.1 and 2.58.2 then stopped existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO without an invitation first.
◆ Where it's heading
Twenty is hardening the base under its AI and app platform: tighter access rules, SSO and SAML checks, and apps that run under their own grants. Workflows keep gaining ways to call outside tools, now including MCP servers.
◆ Prediction
Expect follow-up patches as self-hosters hit the 2.58 permission changes, and a fix that lets invited users join SSO-only workspaces.
Alternatives to Corteza and Twenty
Other CRM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Corteza or Twenty.
Twenty
Twenty 2.58.1 stops existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO alone.
GroupOffice
GroupOffice patches its 25.0 and 6.8 lines again, still with no notes.
Folk
folk adds a command panel and quick-add tasks after its agent-era repositioning.
Folk
folk now pitches itself as the CRM for the agent era.
IntegCRM
IntegCRM adds document folders, turning back to client records after two email releases.
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Recent activity from Corteza and Twenty
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 19h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.1: SSO no longer adds existing accounts to workspaces
- 19h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.2 repeats the SSO membership change
- 21h agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.58.0 tag mirrors the 2.58 release
- 21h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58: row-level permissions, MCP workflow step, 2FA codes
- 1d agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.0 packages published to npm
- 4d agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.57.1 type-checks AI component previews
- 26d agoCortezaCorteza 2026.9.0 released, opening a new major line
- 28d agoCortezaCorteza 2026.9 rc.6 fixes MySQL reminder timestamps
- 29d agoCortezaCorteza 2026.9 rc.5 fixes deny rules in permission reports
- 1mo agoCortezaCorteza 2026.9 rc.4 fixes MySQL 8 cast checks
- 2mo agoCortezaCorteza 2024.9.10 cuts workflow session memory use
- 2mo agoCortezaRC4: skip workflow scope snapshots for uninspected steps
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Corteza and Twenty?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Corteza and Twenty are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Corteza better than Twenty?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Corteza and Twenty are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other CRM products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Corteza?
Top Corteza alternatives in CRM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Corteza alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/corteza for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Twenty?
Top Twenty alternatives in CRM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Twenty alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/twenty for the full list with editorial commentary on each.