Compiere
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VisitCompiere vs ERPNext
What both publish
| Fact | Compiere | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Applications can be customized and extended through an Active Data Dictionary and Visual Dictionary Editor, typically without programming. | ERPNext includes a low-code and no-code builder for customizing forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. |
| Deployment | The product page describes deployment in a customer data center or on Amazon Cloud. | hybrid |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory management | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| Order management | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The product page describes access from any web browser as secure; it does not identify a product-specific security certification there. | Frappe says its quality and information security systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013, and Frappe Cloud is GDPR compliant. |
| Support | Enterprise Edition subscriptions include access to service packs; support subscriptions provide access to trained support personnel. | Product Warranty provides Frappe engineer support for fixing bugs, but it does not include functional support. |
Compiere plans
- Standard Edition$400 a year
- Professional Edition$750 a year
- Enterprise Edition$995 a year
- Compiere Enterprise EditionPriced on request
ERPNext plans
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Self-hosted ERPNextFree
- Self-hostFree
- Sites$5 a month
- Servers$125 a month
Pick Compiere if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ERPNext if…
ERPNext suits organizations seeking an open-source system across finance, sales, inventory, manufacturing, and other business functions. Its listed implementation paths include enterprises, small and medium businesses, freelancers, and DIY users.