Compare software

Apache OFBiz vs ERPNext: catalog facts
Apache OFBiz	ERPNext
Free Free and open source with no licensing fees.	Freemium Free and open source to self-host; Frappe offers paid cloud hosting with a free trial.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Broad scope from accounting to manufacturing and e-commerce Mature project under the Apache Software Foundation	Wide module coverage including manufacturing and payroll Large, active open source project
Setup and customization need Java development skills Aimed at organisations rather than individuals	Self-hosting the Frappe stack takes some administration Breadth of modules means a learning curve
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.