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Frappe HR vs OrangeHRM: catalog facts
Frappe HROrangeHRM
Freemium

Free to self-host; Frappe Cloud hosting is paid with a free trial.

Freemium

An open-source edition is available; the commercial platform is offered through demos.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Broad module set from recruitment to payroll
  • Integrates with ERPNext accounting
  • Employee records, leave and recruitment in one system
  • Employee self-service request desk
  • Runs on the Frappe framework, which adds setup complexity
  • Payroll localisation varies by country
  • Commercial edition requires booking a demo
  • Research does not detail the differences between editions
Self-hosted, Hosted service Self-hosted, Hosted service
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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