Accounting · Ranked 2 of 8 in Best accounting apps
What is ERPNext?
Short answer
ERPNext is a accounting app from Frappe, best for open-source ERP with accounting. It has a free plan (open source, self-hosted); paid plans start at $5 / mo.
| Fact | ERPNext | Accounting median (7 tools) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, open source, self-hosted | 4 of 8 have one |
| Entry price | $5 / mo | $23 / mo |
| Top plan | $20 / mo | $30 / mo |
| 1st year | $60 | $276 |
| Paid plans | 2 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | — |
What does ERPNext do?
ERPNext covers these jobs, as listed on Frappe's pricing and feature pages.
- Open-source ERP
- No per-user pricing on Frappe Cloud
- Managed upgrades and backups
- Scripting and custom apps
- Implementation cost is separate
How much does ERPNext cost?
Free, then $5 / mo to $20 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Free | Free | Open source, you pay for hosting |
| Frappe Cloud Sites | $5 / mo | $5 / mo | Single site on shared servers, hosting only |
| Frappe Cloud Servers | $20 / mo | $20 / mo | Virtual machine for multiple sites |
What are the best ERPNext alternatives?
Closest on first-year cost: Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks.
| Alternative | Free plan | From |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho Books | Yes | $10 / mo |
| Wave | Yes | $19 / mo |
| FreshBooks | No | $23 / mo |
Is ERPNext better than Zoho Books?
ERPNext is best for open-source ERP with accounting; Zoho Books for free tier for micro businesses. First year: $60 vs $120.
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| ERPNext pricing | frappe.io/erpnext/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare