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ERPNext (Frappe)

Open-source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, sales, and HR

Deployment
Hybrid
Pricing
Quote only
Target size
small plants

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About ERPNext (Frappe)

ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system built by Frappe. Its modules cover accounting, procurement, sales, CRM, stock, manufacturing, projects, assets, point of sale, quality, support, and HR & payroll. The manufacturing module includes multi-level bill of materials, production planning, work orders, job cards, subcontracting, and quality checks, alongside a low-code/no-code builder for customization.

The vendor's site says ERPNext works for manufacturing, trading and distribution, retail, engineering (EPC), e-commerce, education, healthcare, professional services, financial services, and non-profit organizations. It can be self-hosted or run on the vendor's own Frappe Cloud hosting platform, and the site also offers partner-led implementations for larger businesses and packaged "Success Packs" aimed at small teams with under 50 users.

Pricing is described as compute-based rather than per-user, with a chart on the site showing figures such as $0, $14, $50, $100, and $108, but it is not clear what plan, resource tier, or billing period each figure represents. The site documents a REST API and lists integration categories including authentication, backup, payment gateways, e-commerce platforms, and communication tools, but does not give setup details for each one. Deployment options include self-managed and cloud hosting, so buyers evaluating cost and setup effort may need to contact the vendor or a partner for specifics.

ERPNext (Frappe) screenshots

  • Asset list table showing item code, asset name, category, status and location columns
    Asset list with item codes, categories and locationsScreenshot: ERPNext (Frappe), from frappe.io
  • Asset depreciation ledger table listing assets with purchase amount, depreciation and accumulated depreciation columns
    Asset depreciation ledger with accumulated depreciation valuesScreenshot: ERPNext (Frappe), from frappe.io
  • Purchase receipt document showing an items table with quantity, rate and accepted warehouse fields
    Purchase receipt with item quantities and ratesScreenshot: ERPNext (Frappe), from frappe.io

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ERPNext (Frappe) at a glance

Key facts about ERPNext (Frappe)
HeadquartersIndia
DeploymentHybrid
Pricing modelQuote only
Pricing (as reported)quote
Target sizesmall manufacturers
IndustriesManufacturing, Trading & Distribution, Retail, Engineering (EPC), E-commerce, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Services, Non-profit
IntegrationsLDAP, fairlogin, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Plaid, Stripe, PayPal, RazorPay, GoCardless, Braintree, M-pesa, Paytm, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, Unicommerce, Zenoti, Twilio, Exotel

Pricing and facts as reported by the vendor or public listings, checked when this profile was researched. Source: softwareconnect.com.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Documents a REST API for integrating with third-party systems
  • Includes a manufacturing module with multi-level BOM, work orders, and job cards
  • Offers a low-code/no-code builder for custom forms, reports, and workflows
  • Supports multi-subsidiary and multi-currency accounting in one system
  • No per-user licensing fee described on the pricing page

What does not

  • Pricing chart lists figures like $0, $14, $50, $100, and $108 without stating what plan or resource tier each represents
  • Self-implementation requires functional and technical knowledge per the vendor's own implementation guidance
  • Success Packs for small teams are limited to businesses with fewer than 50 users

Who ERPNext (Frappe) is best for

Small and medium manufacturing, trading, or distribution businesses wanting an open-source ERP without per-user licensing fees.'

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