ERPNext vs SAP ERP
ERPNext
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SAP ERP
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| Figure | ERPNext | SAP ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $295/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · ERP Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Deployment | hybrid | cloud |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2008 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Walldorf, Germany |
| Implementation | Frappe works with a global network of 200+ trained and certified partners for implementation, support, customizations and integrations. | SAP says SAP Activate provides best practices, expert guidance, and a structured approach that can support going live with SAP S/4HANA in weeks. |
| Integrations | Official integration categories include LDAP, Fairlogin, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Plaid, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon SP-API, Razorpay, Stripe, Paytm, Exotel and Google services. | SAP says SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Integration Suite connect SAP ERP with third-party landscapes using open connectivity and pre-built accelerators. |
| Inventory management | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| Order management | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Frappe Cloud uses hosting-based pricing rather than per-user pricing, and the self-hosted software can be run locally without paying Frappe for running or managing it. | SAP GROW is available at a predictable cost through simplified packages with fixed scope. |
| Purpose | ERPNext is a 100% open-source enterprise resource planning solution for operating and growing businesses. | SAP ERP helps organizations streamline core processes including finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and procurement with a unified view and single source of truth. |
| Security | Frappe says its quality and information security systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013, and Frappe Cloud is GDPR compliant. | SAP lists network security, cloud security posture management, threat and vulnerability management, continuity and disaster recovery, data protection, logging and monitoring, incident response, and identity and access management for Cloud ERP. |
| Support | Product Warranty provides Frappe engineer support for fixing bugs, but it does not include functional support. | Trial users can request assistance by creating a support case in SAP’s self-service portal. |
Plans
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
SAP ERP
- SAP Finance Base$295 a month
- SAP Supply Chain Base$295 a month
- SAP Finance Premium$403 a month
- SAP Supply Chain Premium$403 a month
- SAP HCM Base packagePriced on request
- SAP HCM Premium packagePriced on request
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.
SAP ERP
SAP ERP is a cloud-based system for managing core organizational processes, including finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and procurement. It supports inventory, orders, and multiple entities, with finance-related insights and real-time visibility from integrated data and analytics. Embedded AI can automate tasks, anticipate outcomes, and guide decisions. SAP Finance Base covers accounting, reporting and compliance, cash and working capital management, and payments and bank connectivity. SAP Supply Chain Base covers product lifecycle, production, warehousing and shipping, and plant maintenance. SAP BTP and SAP Integration Suite connect it with third-party landscapes using open connectivity and pre-built accelerators. SAP positions SAP GROW for midsize and large companies, SAP Business One for small businesses, and RISE with SAP for existing on-premises customers. Pricing is available on request, though some finance and supply chain packages are listed at $295 a month per user. There is no free tier stated. A 30-day SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition trial uses a shared tenant and sample data, with limited features.