ERPNext vs farmOS
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 | ERPNext | farmOS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 1,331 |
| First released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | — |
Why pick each one
Choose farmOS if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or farmOS better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while farmOS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ERPNext and farmOS free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and farmOS under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and farmOS with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. farmOS: yes.