ERPNext
Free, open-source ERP with full accounting, inventory, sales, purchasing and HR modules.
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About ERPNext
ERPNext is an open-source ERP built by Frappe on its own framework, licensed under GPL-3.0. Accounting is a core module, with a chart of accounts, journal entries, sales and purchase invoices, payments, bank reconciliation, multi-currency, multi-company, budgeting, fixed assets and financial statements, and it sits alongside inventory, manufacturing, projects, CRM, HR and payroll in the same database. Unlike many open-core products, all modules are in the free edition; you pay only for hosting, either your own server or Frappe Cloud, plus implementation help if you want it. It runs in the browser and can be self-hosted. It is a lot of software for a freelancer, and getting it set up well takes time or a partner, but for small manufacturers, distributors and service companies that want accounting tied to stock and operations without licence fees, it is one of the strongest options.
Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want accounting tied to inventory and operations without licence fees.
Pros and cons
What works
- All modules free under GPL-3.0
- Accounting shares one database with stock, sales and HR
- Choice of self-hosting or managed Frappe Cloud
Why people leave
- Overkill for freelancers and very small businesses
- Implementation takes time or a partner
- Fewer accountants know it than mainstream tools
Top ERPNext alternatives
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Odoo Accounting66.5Similar modular suite with a larger partner network and polished apps.
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Frappe Books62.6Frappe's lighter accounting app when full ERP is too much.
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Akaunting59.6Simpler self-hostable accounting for small businesses.
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Zoho Books57.2Hosted cloud books with inventory on higher tiers and no server to run.
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TallyPrime55.3Popular choice in India for GST accounting and inventory.
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ERPNext: common questions
Is ERPNext free?
Yes. ERPNext is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is ERPNext open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at frappe/erpnext. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does ERPNext run on?
ERPNext is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to ERPNext?
The highest-ranked ERPNext alternatives right now are Odoo Accounting, Frappe Books and Akaunting. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.