Cannery vs ERPNext
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Cannery | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Docker | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 37,773 |
| First released | 2020 | 2010 |
| Replaces | — | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce |
Why pick each one
Choose Cannery if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cannery or ERPNext better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while Cannery is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cannery and ERPNext free and open-source?
Yes. Cannery is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ERPNext under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cannery and ERPNext with Docker?
Cannery: yes. ERPNext: yes.