# ERPNext

> ERPNext (40.2k stars, v16.51.1 Oct 2026) is a complete ERP: accounting, order management, inventory, manufacturing, assets and projects with timesheets. The accounting side covers recording transactions through to financial reports, so it can replace a small-business ledger and invoicing tool, but it is far heavier than one. GPL-3.0. Production self-hosting is via frappe\_docker (Docker Compose) or the bench installer with MariaDB; managed hosting is on Frappe Cloud. Expect a learning curve and setup work.

- Repository: https://github.com/frappe/erpnext
- Official docs: https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/
- Checked: 2026-10-16

## What it replaces
- QuickBooks Online: Invoices, Bookkeeping (partial). Full accounting inside a much larger ERP; heavier to set up and run.
- FreshBooks: Invoices, Time tracking and billing for time (partial). Invoices and project timesheets; overkill for a freelancer.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted with Docker or bench; managed hosting on Frappe Cloud | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#self-hosted | 2026-10-16 |
| Code licence | Partial | GPL-3.0 (copyleft) | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/blob/develop/license.txt | 2026-10-16 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#readme | 2026-10-16 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Yes; GPL copyleft applies when distributing; logo and trademark use has its own policy | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#logo-and-trademark-policy | 2026-10-16 |
| Paid services needed? | Confirmed | None required; Frappe Cloud is optional managed hosting | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#motivation | 2026-10-16 |
| Hardware | Unknown | Not documented in the README | none found | - |
| Operating systems | Partial | Docker host (ARM64 documented separately) or bench on a server; host OS support not listed in the README | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#self-hosted | 2026-10-16 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Medium to hard; Docker Compose via frappe\_docker for production, or the bench install script | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext#production-setup | 2026-10-16 |

GitHub: 40220 stars, 13152 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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