ERPNext

What ERPNext does

ERPNext is an open-source, web-based enterprise resource planning platform developed and maintained by Frappe Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a private Indian software company founded in 2012 by Rushabh Mehta and headquartered in Mumbai. The product provides integrated modules covering Accounting, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Stock, Manufacturing, Projects, Assets, Point of Sale, Quality Management, Support, and HR & Payroll, and is positioned as a unified alternative to proprietary ERPs such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Odoo. The platform is built on the proprietary Frappe Framework (Python-based, MariaDB/MySQL database, JavaScript frontend), offers a built-in low-code/no-code builder, and exposes a RESTful API-first architecture for third-party integrations with payments (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, M-Pesa), e-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon), communications (Twilio, Exotel), and identity (LDAP) providers.

The business model is community-led and largely bootstrapped: the core ERP is distributed free under an open-source license with no per-user fees, and revenue is generated primarily through compute-based Frappe Cloud hosting subscriptions ($14-$108/month), enterprise support and licensing packages, a 200+ global certified partner network that delivers paid implementation and customization services, paid Frappe School training and certification, and a marketplace for third-party apps. Customer reach is broad and long-tail — 30,000+ companies globally — with primary verticals including Manufacturing, Trading & Distribution, Retail, E-commerce, and Professional Services, alongside secondary segments in Education, Healthcare, Non-profit, Financial Services, and Engineering (EPC). GTM combines product-led self-serve (free trial, self-hosting downloads), channel partners for enterprise deployments, Success Packs for guided SMB implementations, and direct enterprise sales for large organizations, supported by content marketing, community forums, and the annual Frappeverse conference.

Name

ERPNext

Legal name

Frappe

Website

https://erpnext.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ERPNext, developed by Frappe Technologies (founded 2012, Mumbai), is a 100% open-source, web-based ERP platform built on the Frappe Framework that offers integrated Accounting, CRM, Inventory, Manufacturing, HR, and other modules. It serves 30,000+ SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers globally through Frappe Cloud hosting, certified partners, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Open source ERP
• Enterprise resource planning
• Cloud ERP software
• Business management software
• Accounting software

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Frappe Cloud Hosting: Compute-based hosting subscriptions for ERPNext on Frappe Cloud. Pricing tiers range from $14 to $108 per month based on compute capacity. No per-user pricing - customers pay only for hosting infrastructure. Includes warranty for Frappe applications, simplified upgrades, backups, and custom app deployments.
2. Enterprise Support and Licensing: Enterprise support packages and dedicated assistance for large organizations requiring premium SLAs and dedicated support resources.
3. Partner Implementation Services: 200+ global certified partners provide paid implementation services including pre-sales, customizations, migrations, training, and ongoing support. Revenue flows through partner engagements for enterprise and complex implementations.
4. Frappe School Training: Certification courses and training programs for ERPNext and Frappe Framework. Includes both free and paid courses with live batches and recorded content.
5. Marketplace Apps: Frappe Cloud Marketplace offers plug-and-play apps and extensions. Partners and developers can publish paid apps, with Frappe potentially taking a commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ERPNext is a 100% open-source enterprise resource planning software that delivers integrated modules for accounting, procurement, sales, CRM, stock, manufacturing, projects, POS, quality, support, HR, and payroll in a single platform. The product is built on the Python-based Frappe Framework, available free for self-hosting with full source code on GitHub, and can alternatively be consumed as managed hosting on Frappe Cloud with compute-based pricing and no per-user fees. Implementation is delivered through a global network of 200+ certified partners, with Success Packs offering simplified onboarding for small businesses and Enterprise engagements for large organizations.

Product overview

ERPNext is a 100% open-source, comprehensive ERP platform built on the Frappe Framework. The product portfolio centers on ERPNext as the core ERP with integrated modules for Accounting, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Stock, Manufacturing, Projects, POS, Quality, and Support. The ecosystem includes Frappe HR (people operations), Frappe Insights (BI/analytics), Frappe Learning (LMS), Frappe CRM (sales), and Frappe Helpdesk (customer support) as complementary add-on modules. Hosting is delivered through Frappe Cloud with compute-based pricing (no per-user fees), while Frappe School provides training and certification. Implementation support includes partner network services, Success Packs for SMBs, and Enterprise engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ERPNext Comprehensive 100% open-source enterprise resource planning software providing integrated modules for accounting, procurement, sales, CRM, stock, manufacturing, projects, POS, quality, support, HR, and payroll for businesses across industries and geographies.
• Frappe Framework Web application framework that powers ERPNext, providing a low-code/no-code builder for customizing forms, reports, print formats, and dashboards with drag-and-drop simplicity; can be used by developers to build their own applications.
• Frappe Cloud Managed cloud hosting platform for ERPNext and other Frappe applications with compute-based pricing ($14-$108/month), automatic upgrades, backups, custom app deployment, and first-party warranty for Frappe applications.
• Frappe HR People operations module covering HR and payroll functionalities, designed to work alongside ERPNext or as a standalone application.
• Frappe CRM Sales-focused CRM module for managing leads, opportunities, customer relationships, and sales pipelines.
• Frappe Helpdesk Customer support and helpdesk module with ticketing, SLA management, customer portal, and knowledge base capabilities.
• Frappe Learning Learning management system (LMS) for creating and delivering educational content, courses, and training programs.
• Frappe Insights Business intelligence and data analysis tool providing dashboards and analytics capabilities for ERPNext and Frappe data.
• Frappe School Online learning platform offering hundreds of courses, live batches, and certification programs (including ERPNext Certification and Frappe Framework Certification) with both free and paid content.
• Success Packs Pre-packaged implementation service for small businesses with fewer than 50 users, providing setup, training, and support from certified partners for quick ERPNext deployment without extensive planning cycles.
• ERPNext Enterprise Enterprise-grade implementation and support services including pre-sales consultation, customizations, migrations, and training delivered through certified Frappe partners for large organizations requiring dedicated SLAs.
• Frappe Marketplace App marketplace offering plug-and-play integrations and extensions for ERPNext, including localization packages, third-party connectors, and additional functionality published by partners and developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ companies have adopted ERPNext globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Partner NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner200+ global certified partners providing high-quality implementation services including pre-sales, customizations, migrations, and training. Partners are product-certified and vetted by Frappe. The partner network is essential for enterprise and complex ERPNext deployments worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Odoo: Odoo is the most direct open-source ERP competitor to ERPNext, offering a similar modular ERP suite (accounting, CRM, inventory, manufacturing, HR) with both community open-source and paid cloud editions. Competes head-to-head in SMB and mid-market globally, including direct comparison pages on ERPNext's own website.
• Zoho One: Zoho One is a comprehensive cloud business suite spanning CRM, finance, HR, and operations that directly competes with ERPNext in the SMB and mid-market segment. Listed by ERPNext as a primary comparison target, particularly for businesses evaluating integrated cloud ERP.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native ERP suite targeting SMB and mid-market with flexible consumption-based pricing. It competes directly with ERPNext in the modern, browser-based ERP segment for small and growing businesses.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is the SME-focused ERP offering from SAP, a broader incumbent serving enterprise customers worldwide. It is explicitly listed by ERPNext as a comparison target and represents the established proprietary alternative that ERPNext positions against for cost and flexibility.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is Oracle's cloud ERP suite widely adopted by mid-market and enterprise customers. It is named by ERPNext as a primary competitor and represents the kind of high-cost, per-user-priced proprietary ERP that ERPNext's open-source model is designed to disrupt.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a broad cloud ERP and CRM suite competing across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise segments. While not directly named in ERPNext comparisons, it represents a key incumbent alternative for organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Sage Intacct: Sage Intacct is a cloud financial management and ERP platform serving SMB and mid-market, particularly strong in financial services and nonprofit verticals. It overlaps with ERPNext's accounting-led ERP proposition for growing organizations.
• Infor: Infor is a broad enterprise software vendor offering industry-specific ERP and cloud suites. While targeting larger enterprises than ERPNext's core, it competes for the same mid-market and large-customer implementations where ERPNext partners sell.

Regional players

• Tally Solutions: Tally is the dominant accounting and ERP software in India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It is a primary regional competitor to ERPNext in the Indian SMB and mid-market segments where ERPNext also has strong roots.

Emerging players

• Dolibarr: Dolibarr is an open-source ERP/CRM suite similar in philosophy to ERPNext, serving small businesses, freelancers, and associations. It is a smaller, community-driven peer competing in the same free/open-source ERP segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/frappe/erpnext
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=ZH2unYQHxlE&list=PLQGFK8RiEPSKjsII3xNjZ6DD_UZu0d-rb
• Xx.com/erpnext

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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