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ERPNext vs kivitendo: catalog facts
ERPNext	kivitendo
Freemium Free and open source to self-host; Frappe offers paid cloud hosting with a free trial.	Free The software is free to download; support and custom work are offered by paid partners.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Wide module coverage including manufacturing and payroll Large, active open source project	Covers stock, quotes, invoicing, dunning and accounting preparation Supports ZUGFeRD 2.x electronic invoices
Self-hosting the Frappe stack takes some administration Breadth of modules means a learning curve	Aimed at German-speaking businesses and German accounting rules Requires running your own server or paying a hosting partner
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
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

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