ERPNext
ERPNext is a free and open-source integrated Enterprise Resource Planning software developed by Frappé Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and is built on MariaDB database system using a Python based server-side framework.
ERPNext is a generic ERP software used by manufacturers, distributors and services companies. It includes modules like accounting, CRM, sales, purchasing, website, e-commerce, point of sale, manufacturing, warehouse, project management, inventory, and services. Also, it has domain specific modules like schools, healthcare, agriculture, and non-profit.
ERPNext is an alternative to NetSuite and QAD, and similar in function to Odoo, Tryton and Openbravo. ERPNext was included in the ERP FrontRunners List by Gartner as a Pacesetters.
Industry solutions
ERPNext contains these modules:- Accounting
- Asset management
- Customer relationship management
- Human resource management
- Manufacturing
- Point of sale
- Project management
- Purchasing
- Sales management
- Warehouse management system
- Student Information system
- Hospital Information system
- Agriculture Management
- Nonprofit Organization
Software license
Architecture
ERPNext has a Model-View-Controller architecture with metadata modeling tools that add flexibility for users to adapt the software to unique purposes without the need for programming. Some attributes of the architecture are:- All objects in the ERP are DocTypes and the Views are generated directly in the browser.
- Client interacts with the server via JSON data objects on a Representational state transfer supporting server.
- There is ability to plug-in code on the client and server side.
This architecture allows rapid application development.
ERPNext Foundation
ERPNext Open Source Software Foundation is a non-for-profit organization. The goal of the ERPNext Foundation is to provide a platform for the ERPNext community to come together and build assets to enhance ERPNext around the world.It has various membership plans and has members across the world. Foundation also organises various events like conference and code sprints.
Innovations
The primary innovation of ERPNext has been in the metadata modeling architecture which provides for flexible use of the application without custom programming. Meaning ERPNext has a modular architecture enabling users to build new forms and configurations quickly.The user interface incorporates usability enhancements designed to improve ease of use and user productivity.
Software as a Service
ERPNext is available both on user hosting and as a Software as a service from their website.Reporting
ERPNext provides an embedded reporting system with office suite integration. Report customization is available within ERPNext.Release History
| Version | Release Date/Month | Significant changes | Software license |
| 1.0 | June 2010 | First release. ERPNext source code was published on Google Code. | GNU GPL |
| 2.0 | July 2012 | GNU GPL | |
| 3.0 | April 2013 | GNU GPL | |
| 4.0 | February 2014 | Introduced app architecture in Frappe Framework. | GNU GPL |
| 5.0 | 19 May 2015 | Improved UI, Item Variants, Print Format Builder, Sharing, Starring, Document Timelines, Multi-Currency accounting, Party model | GNU GPL |
| 6.0 | 2 September 2015 | ERPNext Schools, Calendar View for transactions, Doctype exports | GNU GPL |
| 7.0 | 22 July 2016 | Online/Offline POS, Asset Depreciation, Payment Entry, Timesheets, Dashboards, Editable grid, Quick Entry view, Smarter Lists | GNU GPL |
| 8.0 | 30 March 2017 | Global Search, Kanban View, Document Versioning, Delete and Restore, Email Inbox, Employee Loan, Enhanced POS, Multiple UOMs in Selling, Accrual system in Payroll, Custom Permissions, Customer Feedback, School Assessment Module | GNU GPL |
| 9.0 | 26 September 2017 | Healthcare Domain, Subscription, School Fees Management, New Setup Wizard | GNU GPL |
| 10.0 | 29 December 2017 | Agriculture Domain, Non-profit Domain, Data Import upgrades, Employee Advance, Item Variant Enhancements | GNU GPL |
| 11.0 | 10 December 2018 | Multi-company consolidated financial statement, Payroll per Tax Declaration, Employee On-boarding and Off-boarding, Finance Book, CWIP Accounting, Staffing Plan, Inter-company Journal Entry, Exchange Rate Revaluation, Leave Policy, Conditional Workflows, Payroll and Accounting Period, Serialised Assets, Tax Withholding, Shift Plan, Budgeting in Material Request | GNU GPL |
| 12.0 | 22 July 2019 | Graphical Dashboard, Custom Report with Chart Builder, Postgres Support, Multi-select Field, Enhanced Website and Portal, Improved Pricing Rule, Accounting Dimensions, Invoice Discounting, BOM Explorer, Auto Attendance, Leave Ledger, Promotional Scheme, SLA, Email Campaign, Learning Management System, Quality Management System, Production Planning Enhancements, Project Template, New Desktop, Keyboard Navigation, Link Preview, Assignment Rule, Exotel Call Integration, Milestones, Auto Repeat, Document Follow, Energy Points, Google Contacts, PDF Encryption, Raw Printing, Web Form Refactor, Custom columns in report | GNU GPL |
| 13.0 | 2020 | GNU GPL |