ERPNext Enterprise Resource Planning

ERPNext is a free and open-source ERP software developed by Frappe Technologies, founded by Rushabh Mehta and headquartered in Mumbai, India. Built on the Frappe Framework (Python and JavaScript full-stack), ERPNext serves over 10,000 companies in 100+ countries. Key features: comprehensive modules covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, HR, payroll, project management, CRM, helpdesk, and asset management. Accounting with general ledger, AP/AR, multi-currency, GST/VAT handling, budget tracking, and financial statements. Inventory with real-time stock, multi-warehouse, batch and serial tracking, and stock valuation (FIFO, LIFO, moving average). Manufacturing with multi-level BOM, production planning, workstations, and job cards. Sales cycle with quotations, sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices linked to inventory. CRM with lead tracking and customer portal. HR with employee lifecycle, attendance, leave management, and expense claims. Payroll with salary structures and payslip generation. Customization via Frappe Framework with custom DocTypes, fields, workflows, print formats, and server-side Python scripts. Role-based permissions with field-level security. REST API and webhooks. Cloud hosting via Frappe Cloud or on-premise. Version 14 released in 2022, version 15 in 2023. Open source under GPL-3.0. Competes with Odoo and SAP Business One in the SMB ERP market.