ERP comparison
Odoo vs ERPNext: two open-source ERPs compared
Both are open source and affordable. The difference is in breadth of apps, ecosystem, partner support and how much you want to maintain yourself.
Side by side
Odoo vs ERPNext
| Odoo | ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Community is open source; Enterprise adds apps and upgrades | Fully open source, no licence fee |
| Apps | Very wide range of official apps and thousands of community modules | Solid core ERP with fewer ready-made add-ons |
| Framework | Odoo framework (Python, OWL) | Frappe framework (Python, JavaScript) |
| Upgrades | Upgrade service included with Enterprise | Managed by you or your partner |
| Ecosystem | Large global partner and developer network | Smaller but active community |
| Hosting | Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, any cloud or on-premise | Frappe Cloud, any cloud or on-premise |
Our honest view
Which one should you choose?
Choose Odoo if…
- You need many apps working together (website, POS, helpdesk…)
- You want official upgrades and support
- You want a large pool of developers and partners
Choose ERPNext if…
- You want zero licence cost and have in-house developers
- Your needs are mostly core accounting and inventory
- You are comfortable maintaining the system yourself
Product features and licensing change, we confirm current details for your case in a free selection call.
FAQs
Common questions
Which is easier to customise?
Both are Python-based and very customisable. Odoo has a larger module ecosystem, so there is often an existing module to start from.
Can you move us from ERPNext to Odoo?
Yes, masters, open documents and balances, tested on a copy before go-live.
Free PDF
The Odoo Implementation Checklist
39 things to decide before your Odoo project starts, including ZATCA and UAE items.
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