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ERPNext Pricing & Costs 2026

Free, open-source ERP covering all core business functions. Understand the full cost of ERPNext including licensing, implementation, support, and total cost of ownership — and get a personalised quote in minutes.

Best for: Small businesses and startups wanting free, self-hosted ERP

Open-Source Pricing

The ERP software itself is free and open-source. Your costs consist of: hosting/infrastructure (cloud VPS, managed hosting, or on-premise servers), implementation and configuration (partner fees or internal resource time), optional support contracts, and any custom development. The licence cost is zero — but implementation, hosting, and support can still represent a significant investment for complex deployments.

ERPNext Pricing Breakdown

Pricing ModelOpen-source (free software)
Starting Price$0 (self-hosted)
Per-User Range$0 – $50/user/month
Typical Total TCO$0–$30K
Implementation Cost$2,000 – $100,000
Implementation Timeline1–3 months

About ERPNext Pricing

ERPNext is a free, open-source ERP built on the Frappe Framework. The software licence is free. Costs arise from hosting (Frappe Cloud or self-hosted), implementation, customisation, and support. Frappe Cloud managed hosting starts at $10/month for shared instances. ERPNext is an excellent option for cost-conscious SMBs willing to invest in implementation and technical resources.

What Drives ERPNext Pricing?

  • 1Self-hosted (free) vs Frappe Cloud managed hosting ($10–$500/month)
  • 2Implementation partner fees or internal technical resource cost
  • 3Custom app/module development requirements
  • 4Data migration from legacy systems
  • 5Ongoing support and maintenance resource cost

ERPNext Module Availability & Pricing Impact

Each additional module increases your ERPNext subscription cost. Modules rated “Strong” are core capabilities; “Basic” modules may require add-ons or third-party integrations.

Finance & Accountingmoderate
Manufacturingmoderate
Supply Chainmoderate
CRMmoderate
HR & Payrollstrong
Project Managementmoderate
Inventory Managementstrong
Procurementmoderate
Warehouse Managementmoderate
Ecommercemoderate
Business Intelligencebasic
Quality Managementmoderate
Field Servicebasic
Asset Managementmoderate

ERPNext Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Completely free and open source (GPLv3)
  • Covers HR, manufacturing, inventory, CRM, and more
  • Easy to customise with Python and the Frappe framework
  • Active community with regular updates

Considerations

  • Enterprise reporting is basic compared to paid ERPs
  • Self-hosting requires DevOps expertise
  • Fewer integrations than commercial ERP marketplaces
  • Limited partner ecosystem for implementation support

ERPNext Pricing FAQs

Is ERPNext really free?
ERPNext is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU GPL v3. You can download, use, and modify the software at no licence cost. The costs you will incur are: hosting (self-hosted server costs $10–$100/month on a VPS, or Frappe Cloud managed hosting from $25/month), implementation (if using a partner), and ongoing support.
How much does ERPNext hosting cost?
Frappe Cloud (official managed hosting) starts at $25/month for a shared instance (up to 500 documents/day). Dedicated instances start around $100–$500/month depending on server specifications. Self-hosting on a cloud VPS (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.) costs $10–$150/month depending on size and is the most cost-effective for technical teams.
What does ERPNext implementation cost?
ERPNext implementation costs vary widely based on complexity and who performs it. DIY implementation (with technical in-house resource) may cost $2,000–$10,000 in hosting and time. Partner-led implementations range from $10,000 for basic setups to $100,000+ for complex multi-company, heavily customised deployments. Frappe's partner network offers implementations globally.
What modules does ERPNext include?
ERPNext includes a comprehensive suite of modules: Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing (including BOM and Work Orders), CRM, HR & Payroll, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales, Assets, and more — all included in the free software. This breadth of functionality at zero licence cost makes it exceptional value for SMBs.
How does ERPNext compare to Odoo?
Both ERPNext and Odoo are open-source ERP platforms. ERPNext's community edition is entirely free with all modules included; Odoo Community is free but advanced modules require the paid Enterprise edition. ERPNext tends to have a smaller partner ecosystem than Odoo globally but is particularly strong in India and Southeast Asia. Odoo has more polished UX and a wider app marketplace.

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