Compiere vs ERPNext
Compiere
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ERPNext
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| Figure | Compiere | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $33.33/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · ERP Software | 8.0 (#49) | 9.3 (#2) |
| Customization | Applications can be customized and extended through an Active Data Dictionary and Visual Dictionary Editor, typically without programming. | ERPNext includes a low-code and no-code builder for customizing forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. |
| Deployment | The product page describes deployment in a customer data center or on Amazon Cloud. | hybrid |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory management | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| Order management | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The product page describes access from any web browser as secure; it does not identify a product-specific security certification there. | Frappe says its quality and information security systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013, and Frappe Cloud is GDPR compliant. |
| Support | Enterprise Edition subscriptions include access to service packs; support subscriptions provide access to trained support personnel. | Product Warranty provides Frappe engineer support for fixing bugs, but it does not include functional support. |
Plans
Compiere
- Standard Edition$400 a year
- Professional Edition$750 a year
- Enterprise Edition$995 a year
- Compiere Enterprise EditionPriced on request
ERPNext
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Self-hosted ERPNextFree
- Self-hostFree
- Sites$5 a month
- Servers$125 a month
In their own words
ERPNext
ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system for businesses managing work across multiple functions. Its modules cover accounts, invoicing, sales, procurement, stock, manufacturing, projects, point of sale, HR and payroll. A low-code and no-code builder supports changes to forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. Organizations can manage subsidiaries, branches and currencies, with consolidated reports and configurable tax compliance. ERPNext exposes records through REST API endpoints for reading, creating, updating and deleting, subject to permissions. Application controls include OTP or two-factor authentication, IP restrictions, field-level roles and permissions, and an audit trail. It can be self-hosted under the AGPL-3.0 license at no product charge, or run through Frappe Cloud; Sites hosting starts at $5 per month. The product page describes implementation options for enterprises, small and medium businesses, freelancers and DIY users. Product Warranty covers bug fixes by Frappe engineers, not functional support.