ERPNext vs Shelf Asset Management
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ERPNext
Open-source ERP for growing businesses
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Shelf Asset Management
Open-source asset and equipment tracking
| Feature | ERPNext | Shelf Asset Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 2,766 |
| First released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | Asset Panda, Sortly |
Why pick each one
Choose Shelf Asset Management if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or Shelf Asset Management better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while Shelf Asset Management is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ERPNext and Shelf Asset Management free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Shelf Asset Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and Shelf Asset Management with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. Shelf Asset Management: yes.