Frappe
Indian open-source low-code framework and platform — maintainer of ERPNext, Frappe Cloud and Frappe HR.
Our Verdict
A genuinely open low-code stack — great if you can commit to the Frappe way, rough if you cant.
Pros
- Open-source low-code framework
- Powers ERPNext and Frappe HR
- Self-host or Frappe Cloud options
- Python-based, developer-friendly
Cons
- Setup complexity for self-hosters
- Documentation gaps in advanced topics
- UI feels utilitarian, not polished
- Smaller talent pool vs Odoo
Best for: Technical teams wanting OSS ERP and business apps without vendor lock-in
Not for: Non-technical buyers expecting plug-and-play SaaS polish
When to Use Frappe
Good fit if you need
- Custom low-code ERP built on Frappe Framework
- Self-hosted ERPNext instance for Indian SME finance ops
- HR and payroll automation with Frappe HR workflows
- Building a custom business app with Frappe's doctype system
- Open-source alternative to Salesforce for Indian SMBs
Lock-in Assessment
Low 5/5
Lock-in Score 5/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
A
Health Score
10.0k 4.9k
Bus Factor
10
Last Commit
today
Release Freq
3d
Open Issues
2.2k
Issue Response
N/A
License
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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