ERPNext — Everything Your Business Needs, In One Platform
From accounting to manufacturing, HR to India compliance, AI-powered messaging to e-commerce — ERPNext is the complete business operating system. One platform. Zero data silos. Total visibility.
Think of ERPNext Like an Ocean
Unlike standalone accounting tools or limited software that only handles one department, ERPNext is a complete ecosystem. Every department — production, finance, HR, sales, purchasing, compliance — works together in one connected system. No duplicate data entry. No expensive third-party integrations. No information gaps. Just one unified platform that scales as your business grows.
Core Business Modules
Built-in modules covering every function — all connected, all real-time
Accounts & Finance
Full double-entry accounting, multi-currency, automated journal entries, bank reconciliation, financial statements, and real-time P&L. Replaces standalone accounting software entirely.
- GST-compliant invoicing and returns
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cost centre wise P&L reporting
- Automated bank reconciliation
- Multi-company accounting
Manufacturing & Production
Multi-level BOM management, work orders, production planning, subcontracting, and job work tracking. Built for complex textile and manufacturing environments.
- Bill of Materials (multi-level)
- Work order and job card management
- Subcontracting with material tracking
- Production vs actual cost comparison
- Machine-wise scheduling
Stock & Warehouse
Real-time inventory across unlimited warehouses, batch and serial number tracking, stock valuation, and automated reorder levels. Complete goods movement visibility.
- Multi-warehouse management
- Batch, lot, and serial number tracking
- FIFO / moving average valuation
- Barcode and QR code support
- Stock ageing and slow-moving reports
Sales & CRM
Manage the entire sales cycle from lead to payment. Customer-wise pricing, credit limits, territory management, and sales analytics with full pipeline visibility.
- Lead and opportunity management
- Quotation to delivery order flow
- Customer-wise pricing rules
- Sales commission management
- Sales dashboards and analytics
Buying & Purchase
Streamline purchasing from material request to vendor payment. Vendor evaluation, rate comparison, three-way matching, and full purchase order lifecycle management.
- Material request to PO workflow
- Vendor rate comparison
- GRN and invoice matching
- Automatic reorder levels
- Vendor performance analysis
Quality Management
Define quality inspection parameters, track rejections and rework, and link quality checks to production and receiving workflows. Critical for textile and manufacturing businesses.
- Inbound and outbound quality checks
- Rejection and rework tracking
- Quality alerts and stock holds
- Inspection report generation
- Defect trend analysis
Project Management
Plan and track projects with tasks, milestones, timesheets, and project costing. Ideal for job-based manufacturing, custom orders, and service delivery tracking.
- Task and milestone tracking
- Timesheet and billing
- Project-wise profit and loss
- Resource allocation
- Gantt chart and Kanban view
Asset Management
Track fixed assets, automate depreciation, manage maintenance schedules, and calculate asset values at any time. Never lose track of your machinery, equipment, or vehicles.
- Asset register and location tracking
- Automated depreciation schedules
- Maintenance scheduling and alerts
- Asset disposal and write-off
- Asset movement and transfer
Website & Webstore
Built-in website builder and e-commerce store directly connected to your inventory and orders. Customers place orders online that flow straight into ERPNext — zero manual entry.
- Product catalog with variants
- Online order management
- Customer self-service portal
- Payment gateway integration
- Shopping cart and wishlist
Powerful Add-On Applications
Specialized apps that extend ERPNext — covering AI, India compliance, HR, helpdesk, and more
Raven — Internal Messaging & AI
NEWSlack-like team messaging built directly inside ERPNext. Create channels for departments (production, accounts, sales), direct message teammates, and share files — without leaving your ERP. The built-in AI assistant lets you query your own business data in plain language: ask "What is today's pending dispatch?" or "Show me stock of fabric X" and get instant answers. No external tools needed.
India Compliance — Complete GST Suite
ESSENTIALThe most comprehensive India-specific compliance app for ERPNext. Auto GSTIN verification to validate customers and vendors during onboarding. Built-in e-Way Bill generation linked directly to delivery notes. e-Invoice (IRN) with QR code as per government mandate. GSTR-1, GSTR-2B reconciliation, GSTR-3B filing. TDS, TCS, and reverse charge auto-calculation. Zero manual compliance effort.
HRMS — HR & Payroll
Complete human resource management from hire to retire. Employee onboarding, attendance with biometric integration, leave management, salary structures with custom components, PF / ESI / PT auto-calculation, payslip generation, and Form 16. Full India-compliant payroll — all inside ERPNext, no separate HR software needed.
Frappe Manufacturing — Advanced MES
Manufacturing Execution System that goes beyond standard ERPNext manufacturing. Shop floor dashboard for real-time production visibility, machine downtime tracking, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) monitoring, digital job cards with operator input, and production analytics. Designed for factories that need serious manufacturing control.
Print Designer — Branded Documents
Design professional, fully branded print formats for invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders, quotations, and any document — using a drag-and-drop visual editor. No coding required. Match your company letterhead exactly. Your documents look as professional as your business.
Frappe Insights — Business Analytics
No-code business intelligence tool. Build custom dashboards, charts, and pivot reports on any ERPNext data — without SQL knowledge. Visual drag-and-drop report builder for management reporting across all departments. See your entire business in one view.
Frappe CRM — Sales Pipeline
Dedicated CRM for sales teams with lead scoring, email integration, call logging, and Kanban pipeline view. Fully integrated with ERPNext — when a deal converts, the sales order, invoice, and delivery flow automatically. No data gap between CRM and operations.
Frappe Helpdesk — Customer Support
Customer support ticketing system integrated with your ERP. Manage complaints, track resolution time, assign tickets to team members, and link issues to sales orders or warranties. Includes a customer self-service portal where customers can raise and track their own tickets.
Integrations — Connect Everything
Ready-made connectors for Razorpay, PayU, Stripe (payment gateways), Shiprocket and shipping providers, SMS gateways (for order alerts), WhatsApp Business, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Amazon Seller. ERPNext's API-first architecture means it connects with virtually any third-party system.
Multi-Branch & Multi-Company
Manage multiple companies, branches, or warehouses from a single ERPNext instance. Inter-company transactions, consolidated financial statements, branch-wise P&L. One login. Total visibility across your entire business group. Grow your business without growing your software stack.
ERPNext vs Other Software
See why businesses that try ERPNext never go back to limited, siloed software
| Feature / Capability |
ERPNext
RECOMMENDED
|
Other ERP / Accounting Software |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | ✓ Full double-entry, multi-currency | Basic accounting only (some) |
| Manufacturing & Production | ✓ Full BOM, work orders, MES | ✗ Not available or paid add-on |
| GST / e-Way Bill / e-Invoice | ✓ India Compliance app — fully automated | Partial — manual steps required |
| HR & Payroll (India) | ✓ HRMS — full payroll + PF/ESI/PT | ✗ Separate software required |
| CRM / Sales Pipeline | ✓ Full CRM with pipeline & forecasting | ✗ Not available |
| Internal Messaging & AI | ✓ Raven — team chat + AI assistant | ✗ Not available |
| Multi-Warehouse Inventory | ✓ Unlimited warehouses | Limited or not available |
| Quality Management | ✓ Built-in QC module | ✗ Not available |
| Custom Reports (No-Code) | ✓ Drag-and-drop report builder | Limited, complex, or requires consultant |
| E-Commerce / Online Store | ✓ Built-in, connected to inventory | ✗ Not available |
| Mobile App Access | ✓ Full access on any device | Limited or desktop only |
| Project Management | ✓ Full projects + timesheets | ✗ Separate software required |
| Open Source / No License Fee | ✓ 100% open source — pay only for implementation & hosting | Annual license fees apply |
| Customization Flexibility | ✓ Fully customizable — adapts to your workflows | Very limited or expensive to customize |
| Number of Separate Tools Needed | 1 — Everything in ERPNext | 5–10+ separate software subscriptions |