---
title: "Deploy Twenty vs Attio"
description: "Open-source Twenty CRM compared with Attio"
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/deploy-twenty-crm-attio-alternative
---

# Deploy Twenty vs Attio

Open-source Twenty CRM compared with Attio

**[Deploy Twenty vs Attio on Railway](https://railway.com/template/deploy-twenty-crm-attio-alternative)**

Machine-readable deploy manifest (JSON, validated by TemplateCI): https://railway.com/deploy/deploy-twenty-crm-attio-alternative/manifest.json

- **Creator:** onepush
- **Category:** Other

## Template content

### Redis

- **Image:** redis:8.2.10@sha256:47670742d7924adbcdb404d1288b6327815b23141969c0939b8e5d61f78c2634
- **Start command:** `/bin/sh -c "rm -rf $RAILWAY_VOLUME_MOUNT_PATH/lost+found/ && exec docker-entrypoint.sh redis-server --requirepass $REDIS_PASSWORD --save 60 1 --dir $RAILWAY_VOLUME_MOUNT_PATH --maxmemory-policy noeviction --bind '* -::*'"`

### twenty-worker

- **Image:** twentycrm/twenty:v2.48.0@sha256:43fab4bffacdcd63ff3c9257b7f8985a4424d81e9eb43982b9c16a841d555e52
- **Start command:** `/app/entrypoint.sh yarn worker:prod`

### Postgres

- **Image:** ghcr.io/railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:16.15@sha256:34c3e49e7ed2aaef6c575fb23bb37b878007e97752d3bf27ccb550046f893ca7

### twenty

- **Image:** twentycrm/twenty:v2.48.0@sha256:43fab4bffacdcd63ff3c9257b7f8985a4424d81e9eb43982b9c16a841d555e52
- **Health check:** /healthz
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host self hosted Twenty vs Attio (Open-Source CRM) on Railway

This template runs Twenty, the AGPL-licensed open-source CRM, on Railway with a worker, Postgres 16 and Redis 8.2. It is for teams weighing Attio's managed polish against owning their CRM data, schema and API, then extending it in code.

## About Hosting Twenty vs Attio open-source software on Railway (self hosted Twenty vs Attio template)

Twenty keeps CRM data in your own Postgres, not a vendor's. This template runs four services: the Twenty server and web app on port 3000, a worker for email and calendar sync, workflows and webhooks, Postgres 16 and Redis 8.2, both with volumes.

Railway handles the domain, TLS and service wiring, so you skip compose files and manual environment setup. Your team still owns backups, upgrades and the Google or Microsoft OAuth credentials that aren't included by default.

## Why Deploy Twenty vs Attio, the Attio alternative on Railway (Railway Free Trial)

Attio is polished and hosted, so you pay per seat and never touch a server. The $5 trial covers the first deploy, so you can test the trade-off before committing.

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Twenty vs Attio on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.

### Railway vs Other Hosting Providers and VPS for Twenty vs Attio self hosting

The difference is who runs Postgres, Redis, the worker and upgrades.

| Provider | What You Get with Railway | What You Get with the Other Provider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DigitalOcean | Template deploy with private networking and volume-backed Postgres and Redis. | A Droplet to patch, plus Postgres, Redis, TLS and the worker wired by hand. |
| AWS | Server, worker, Postgres 16 and Redis 8.2 linked on deploy. | ECS, RDS and ElastiCache to assemble and secure yourself. |
| Hetzner | About $10-25/mo for all four services at small-team use. | Cheap servers, but you own compose, backups and monitoring. |

Same AGPL code either way; pick the host you want to debug at 2am.

## Common Use Cases for hosted Twenty vs Attio

- **Startup that wants CRM data in its own Postgres:** Twenty stores your records in Railway Postgres 16, so you can query and back them up yourself.
- **Team that outgrew per-seat pricing:** Self-hosted Twenty has no licence fee, so extra teammates cost only the services you run.
- **Developers building on the generated API:** Twenty exposes REST and GraphQL APIs from your data model, with keys in Settings, so internal tools skip paid tiers.
- **Custom objects for a non-sales pipeline:** Track vendors or applicants as their own objects and fields, then build table and kanban views for that team.
- **Migrating from Attio by CSV:** Export Attio lists to CSV, import into matching Twenty objects with field mapping, then rebuild views. No direct connector exists.

## Dependencies for Twenty vs Attio Docker hosted on Railway

Attio needs nothing from you but a login. Twenty needs four services that talk to each other, and the template already wires them.

### Deployment Dependencies for Managed Twenty vs Attio Service (CRM)

- **twenty:** v2.48.0 server and web, port 3000, health /healthz, volume /app/packages/twenty-server/.local-storage.
- **twenty-worker:** same image, yarn worker:prod, running sync, workflows and webhooks.
- **Postgres 16** and **Redis 8.2**, each with a volume.
- **Set for you:** SERVER_URL, APP_SECRET (32), ENCRYPTION_KEY (32), PG_DATABASE_URL, REDIS_URL, STORAGE_TYPE=local.
- **Not included:** Google or Microsoft OAuth credentials, so email and calendar sync stays off until you add them. Never rotate APP_SECRET once data exists.

### Implementation Details for Twenty vs Attio (Using Twenty official docker image)

It's Twenty's official image, not a fork, so upgrades track upstream. File storage is local on the twenty volume, and STORAGE_TYPE=s3 plus the S3 variables moves it later. Attio hands you none of this to run, and you trade that for owning the data and the backup schedule.

## How does Twenty vs Attio compare against other modern CRMs

### Twenty vs Attio (Attio Alternative)

- **Same building blocks:** custom objects and fields, table and kanban views, email and calendar sync, workflows, APIs and webhooks.
- **Where Attio wins:** managed hosting, built-in enrichment, and no backups or OAuth app setup.
- **Where Twenty wins:** data stays in your Postgres, no per-seat licence, and REST and GraphQL APIs come from your model.

### Twenty vs HubSpot (HubSpot Alternative)

- **Different focus:** HubSpot is a freemium marketing and sales suite; Twenty is a CRM you shape yourself.
- **Where HubSpot wins:** polished marketing automation and a large app marketplace.
- **Where Twenty wins:** no per-seat licence, data ownership, and no paying for hubs you won't use.

### Twenty vs Pipedrive (Pipedrive Alternative)

- **Pipeline core:** Pipedrive centres on deals and stages; Twenty adds custom objects and code-level extension.
- **Where Pipedrive wins:** faster setup for a pure sales team, with no infrastructure to run.
- **Where Twenty wins:** you own the database and avoid per-seat pricing, at the cost of handling upgrades.

### Twenty vs Salesforce (Salesforce Alternative)

- **Different weight class:** Salesforce is enterprise CRM with deep customisation; Twenty is lighter, and CSV migration leaves automation behind.
- **Where Salesforce wins:** enterprise reporting, governance and a vast partner ecosystem.
- **Where Twenty wins:** AGPL source, self-hosted data ownership, and no per-user licence.

## How to use Twenty vs Attio (the OSS open-source CRM)?

1. Open your Railway Twenty domain and sign up; the first user creates the workspace and becomes its admin.
2. In Settings, Data model, recreate the objects and fields you used in Attio, including any custom objects.
3. Export every Attio list or object to CSV; one file per object makes mapping clearer.
4. Import each CSV into its matching Twenty object and map fields; check dates, owners and stages.
5. Rebuild the table and kanban views and pipelines your team actually used.
6. Connect Gmail, Google Calendar or Microsoft 365 later if you need sync; self-hosting needs your own OAuth app credentials.
7. Create an API key in Settings when you wire up integrations or webhooks.

## How to self host Twenty vs Attio on other VPS Services (Twenty self hosting guide)

### Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty.git
cd twenty/packages/twenty-docker
cp .env.example .env
```

### Install Dependencies

Install Docker Engine and the Compose plugin; the official docker-compose.yml lives in that folder. Give the host at least 2 GB RAM.

### Configure Environment Variables

In .env, set SERVER_URL to your https domain. Add Google or Microsoft OAuth credentials only when you need sync.

### Start the Twenty vs Attio Application

```bash
docker compose up -d
```

Open your domain, sign up, and the first user creates the workspace. Import your Attio CSV exports, then invite the team. Railway runs the server, worker, Postgres and Redis for you, though backups and upgrades stay on your list.

## Official Pricing of Twenty vs Attio (Twenty pricing)

Self-hosting Twenty is free: it is AGPL-3.0, so there is no licence fee and no per-seat charge. You pay only for the Railway services you run, about $10-25/mo for the server, worker, Postgres and Redis at small-team use. Check both sites for current numbers.

## Twenty vs Attio cloud vs self hosted comparison (Pricing, features, costs, and more)

Attio is hosted only and priced per seat. Twenty runs on your own infrastructure with no per-seat licence, so the comparison comes down to ops time against subscription cost and control.

### Monthly cost of self hosting Twenty vs Attio on Railway

On Railway the template runs four services: twenty, twenty-worker, Postgres 16 and Redis 8.2. At small-team use expect about $10-25/mo total. Railway starts with a $5 trial.

### System Requirements for Hosting Twenty vs Attio on a VPS

Upstream suggests at least 2 GB RAM, plus Postgres and Redis. The server, worker, database and queue each need room, and uploaded files sit on a volume unless you switch to S3. Attio avoids that ops layer, but you trade away control.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### Is Twenty a real Attio alternative?

Yes, for teams willing to own the ops. Twenty covers custom objects and fields, table and kanban views, email and calendar sync, workflows, webhooks, and REST plus GraphQL APIs. What it doesn't give you is Attio's managed polish and built-in enrichment.

### Can I import my Attio data?

There's no direct Attio-to-Twenty connector. Export each Attio list or object to CSV, then import into the matching Twenty object with field mapping, and rebuild views and pipelines by hand.

### Does Twenty have data enrichment like Attio?

Enrichment is a core Attio feature. With Twenty, plan on a third-party enrichment tool pushing data in over the API unless your version adds one.

### What does self-hosting Twenty cost?

The software is free under AGPL-3.0. On Railway you pay for what runs: twenty, twenty-worker, Postgres and Redis land around $10-25/mo at small-team use, after the $5 trial.

### Does Twenty have workflows?

Yes. Workflows run on the twenty-worker service, which also handles email and calendar sync and webhooks. That worker's cron registration must stay enabled or background jobs quietly stop.

### Is there a native mobile app?

Check twenty.com for current mobile options. The web UI works in a phone browser for quick lookups, but heavy pipeline edits are a desktop job.


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