ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system for operating and growing businesses. Its modules bring together accounts, invoicing, sales, procurement, stock, manufacturing, projects, point of sale, human resources and payroll. A low-code and no-code builder lets teams adapt forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. Organizations with multiple subsidiaries or branches can work across currencies and use consolidated reports and configurable tax compliance. ERPNext offers finance, inventory, order and manufacturing tools, along with a REST API for accessing records subject to permissions. Its controls include OTP or two-factor authentication, IP restrictions, field-level permissions and an audit trail. Deployment options include self-hosting and hybrid use. The product is free to self-host under the AGPL-3.0 license; Frappe Cloud Sites are listed at 5.00 USD per month for single-site hosting with managed upgrades and backups. The product page describes routes for enterprises, small and medium businesses, freelancers and DIY users. Frappe says Product Warranty covers bug fixes, not functional support.
Who it is for
ERPNext may suit organizations that want core business functions in one system, including businesses managing multiple entities, branches or currencies. Its product page also describes implementation paths for enterprises, smaller businesses, freelancers and DIY users.
What is good
- Modules cover finance, stock, sales, manufacturing and HR.
- Customizable forms, reports, dashboards and workflows.
- Supports subsidiaries, branches, currencies and consolidated reports.
- REST API access follows configured permissions.
- Self-hosting has no product charge under AGPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Product Warranty does not include functional support.
- Frappe Cloud Servers are listed at 20.00 USD per month.
- Self-hosted deployment requires your own server.
Verdict
ERPNext combines broad operational modules with customization, multi-entity support and API access. Consider whether self-hosting or paid hosting fits your deployment needs, and note that Product Warranty is limited to bug fixes.
ERPNext plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ERP software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Finance module
- Yes
- Inventory management
- Yes
- Order management
- Yes
- Manufacturing tools
- Yes
- Multi-entity support
- Yes
- Deployment
- hybrid
