ERPNext vs Frappe CRM
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 | Frappe CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 3,197 |
| First released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Frappe CRM if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or Frappe CRM better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext has the larger community, while Frappe CRM is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ERPNext and Frappe CRM free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Frappe CRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and Frappe CRM with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. Frappe CRM: yes.