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ERPNext
Enterprise resource planning software.
What it is
ERPNext is an open-source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR and CRM in one system.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Full ERP scope with no licence fee
- Self-hostable with complete control
- Active community
Where it falls short
- Implementation and configuration are substantial
- Requires technical maintenance
- Localisation varies by country
Who it is for
Small and mid-size businesses wanting ERP without licence costs.
Our verdict
Genuinely capable for the price. The saving is in licences, not in effort.
Closest alternatives we track
Same category, ordered by verified starting price.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Not checked
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.Not checked
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.Not checked
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Not checked
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-08-31
- ERPNext — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-08-31 · Supports: the vendor's published pricing
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