The only ERP you'll ever need
ERPNext is a 100% open-source ERP covering accounting, procurement, sales, CRM, stock, manufacturing, projects, POS, HR and payroll, built by Frappe. The software itself is free and AGPL-3.0 licensed; Frappe makes money on managed hosting (Frappe Cloud) and enterprise support.
| Plan | Price | Included | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sites (shared servers) | $5 onwards/mo | Single site with multiple apps on shared servers | Managed upgrades & backups, Scripting & custom apps, Product Warranty |
| Servers (Hetzner-class) | $20 onwards/mo | Virtual machine to host multiple sites and benches | Shared or Dedicated instances, Unified or Separate App & DB, Limited uptime guarantees |
| Servers (higher tier) | $125 onwards/mo | Everything in the lower server tier, plus more | Superior Dedicated Server isolation, Advanced features like server snapshots, autoscaling, Stronger reliability guarantees |
| Enterprise | Contact us | — | Custom plans via solution consultants |
| Self-host | $0 (own infrastructure) | — | AGPL-3.0 licensed source, deploy via installation scripts |
Checked 2026-08-07 against their pricing page. Vendors change pricing without notice.
ERPNext is the flagship business application built on the Frappe framework, a low-code web framework. It is open source (source available since 2009), self-hostable under AGPL-3.0, or available as a managed instance on Frappe Cloud.
Businesses wanting a full ERP without per-seat licensing or paywalled features - from freelancers self-hosting for free to larger companies paying for Frappe Cloud hosting and/or partner-led implementation. The vendor markets it explicitly against expensive proprietary ERPs like SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Zoho One.
ERPNext is free software, but running it is not: the cost model splits into hosting (from $5/mo on Frappe Cloud shared servers, or self-hosting on your own infrastructure) plus a separate implementation cost, since Frappe does not provide implementation services directly and instead routes customers to a network of 200+ certified partners. Teams wanting a single vendor accountable for both software and implementation, or that need functional (not just bug-fix) support without going through a partner, are working against how Frappe has structured the business. The lowest hosting tier ("Sites", from $5/mo) explicitly carries "limited uptime guarantees" and "only incident support," so teams needing production-grade reliability guarantees need to move up to Server tiers or higher.
No curated rival set covers this tool yet, so these are simply other tools in the same architectural layer and product form. Treat it as a starting point, not a shortlist.
Yes - ERPNext is 100% open source and AGPL-3.0 licensed, and the vendor states there are no features hidden behind paywalls. You can self-host and pay Frappe nothing to run it.
Frappe's own FAQ states hosting (Frappe Cloud) and enterprise support are their primary revenue sources.
No. Per the pricing page FAQ, Frappe does not provide implementation services directly; it works with a global network of 200+ certified partners for implementation, customisation, and migration.
Frappe Cloud Site plans start at $5/mo (shared servers, single site); Server plans start at $20/mo (Hetzner-class) and $125/mo for higher-reliability tiers; Enterprise is custom-quoted.
Yes, the vendor's pricing FAQ describes a 14-day free trial before a Frappe Cloud plan is required.
Yes, per the pricing FAQ, Frappe supports education institutes and non-profits with a discount on request.
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