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Twenty vs Twenty

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Twenty and Twenty — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Shared themes:sso

Twenty vs Twenty: at a glance

FeatureTwentyTwenty
SectorCRMCRM
Velocity score5.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themescrm, open source, sso, securityopen-source-crm, permissions, workflows, sso
Last editorial update11h ago15h ago
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What is Twenty?

Twenty 2.58.1 stops existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO alone.

Twenty 2.58.1 and 2.58.2 carry the same change: SSO sign-in now requires an existing Twenty account to already be a member of the workspace. Invitations, invite links and approved domains only apply to new accounts, so an existing account joins once through its invitation and uses SSO after that. The release adds SAML and OIDC integration tests that run without an external identity provider. 2.58.0 shipped to npm on November 12 with only a file-rename note.

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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.

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Twenty vs Twenty: editorial side-by-side

T5.0

Twenty 2.58.1 stops existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO alone.

◆ Current state

Twenty 2.58.1 and 2.58.2 carry the same change: SSO sign-in now requires an existing Twenty account to already be a member of the workspace. Invitations, invite links and approved domains only apply to new accounts, so an existing account joins once through its invitation and uses SSO after that. The release adds SAML and OIDC integration tests that run without an external identity provider. 2.58.0 shipped to npm on November 12 with only a file-rename note.

◆ Where it's heading

Twenty ships minor versions every few days, and most tags carry little detail. The changes that are described tighten access and security, as in this SSO fix, or extend the AI assistant inside the inbox and SDK. Point releases now carry the visible change rather than the minors.

◆ Prediction

More point releases on 2.58 are likely; the entries do not show which feature 2.59 will bring.

T5.0

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 Twenty 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 Twenty or Twenty.

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Recent activity from Twenty and Twenty

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 17h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.2 repeats the SSO membership fix
  2. 17h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.1: SSO no longer adds existing accounts to workspaces
  3. 17h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.1: SSO no longer adds existing accounts to workspaces
  4. 17h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.2 repeats the SSO membership change
  5. 20h agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.58.0 tag mirrors the 2.58 release
  6. 20h agoTwentyTwenty 2.58: row-level permissions, MCP workflow step, 2FA codes
  7. 1d agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.0 packages published to npm
  8. 1d agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.0 packages published to npm
  9. 2d agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.58.0 tagged with a file-rename note
  10. 2d agoTwentyTwenty 2.58.0 tagged with a file-rename note
  11. 4d agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.57.1 type-checks AI component previews
  12. 4d agoTwentyTwenty SDK 2.57.1 type-checks AI component previews

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Twenty and Twenty?

Both compete on the same themes — sso — within CRM. Twenty 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 Twenty better than Twenty?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Twenty 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 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-crm 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.