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Frappe HR alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Frappe HR: setup and localisation take effort, and functional rather than polished interface. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Frappe HR, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OrangeHRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OrangeHRM logoOrangeHRMOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, iOS +13 of 366.5
2ERPNext logoERPNextOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 450.3
  1. OrangeHRM logo

    1. OrangeHRMTop pick

    Best for: Organisations with IT staff that want a free, self-hosted HRIS

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frappe HR

    Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

    Pros

    • Free open-source Starter edition
    • Covers leave, time, recruiting and performance
    • Paid hosted edition available when needed

    Cons

    • No payroll in the free edition
    • Community-only support for Starter
    • Interface lags behind commercial HRIS tools
    Visit OrangeHRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OrangeHRM a good Frappe HR alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open-source edition
    Starter, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (Advanced)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ERPNext logo

    2. ERPNext

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want accounting tied to inventory and operations without licence fees

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frappe HR

    Frappe's ERP for the accounting and operations side.

    Pros

    • All modules free under GPL-3.0
    • Accounting shares one database with stock, sales and HR
    • Choice of self-hosting or managed Frappe Cloud

    Cons

    • Overkill for freelancers and very small businesses
    • Implementation takes time or a partner
    • Fewer accountants know it than mainstream tools
    Visit ERPNext Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ERPNext a good Frappe HR alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source; you pay for hosting
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    From $5/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    v16
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Frappe HR alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for most people

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

ERPNext logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for a free option

ERPNext

Frappe's ERP for the accounting and operations side.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for open source

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for self-hosting

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

Zoho People logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho People

Low-cost hosted HRIS popular in India.

BambooHR logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for working in the browser

BambooHR

Hosted, polished HRIS if you do not want to self-host.

Frappe HR alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Frappe HR?

OrangeHRM ranks first right now. Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition. Zoho People and BambooHR follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Frappe HR?

Yes. OrangeHRM (open source) and ERPNext (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Frappe HR?

Yes: OrangeHRM and ERPNext. OrangeHRM and ERPNext can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Frappe HR?

The complaints we hear most: setup and localisation take effort; functional rather than polished interface; support through partners or community.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Frappe HR, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.