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ERPNext vs Asset Panda

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ERPNext

Software

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Asset Panda logo

Asset Panda

Software

Flexible asset tracking platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ERPNext has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ERPNext the software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it; Asset Panda pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, Asset Panda covers Custom workflows.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Asset Panda actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Asset Panda differ
AttributeERPNextAsset Panda
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20142012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ERPNext

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Human Resources
  • Payment gateways
  • Email systems
  • Custom extensions

Only in Asset Panda

  • Custom workflows
  • Asset lifecycle
  • Maintenance tracking
  • GPS tracking
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Zendesk
  • Active Directory

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ERPNext

  • Open source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and HRnot Asset Panda
  • Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot Asset Panda

Asset Panda

  • IT asset and device tracking through their lifecyclenot ERPNext
  • Equipment and tool tracking across sitesnot ERPNext
  • Scheduled inspections and maintenance workflowsnot ERPNext
  • Fleet and facilities managementnot ERPNext
  • Audit readiness and compliance reportingnot ERPNext

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ERPNext

  • The software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
  • Managed hosting is priced per site and per server rather than per user, so a small team running several sites pays more than a large team on one
  • Dedicated server isolation and stronger reliability guarantees start at $125 a month
  • Self hosting is free but places upgrades, backups and availability entirely on the operator

Asset Panda

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Open-source
    • Full functionality
    • Community support
  • Cloud Hosted$50/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • Managed backups
    • Email support

Asset Panda

On request
  • Standard$50/month
    • 500 assets
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$100/month
    • 2500 assets
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$200/month
    • Unlimited assets
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose ERPNext if

  • You need accounting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory.
ERPNext review

Choose Asset Panda if

  • You need custom workflows.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want asset lifecycle.
Asset Panda review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or Asset Panda better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and Asset Panda at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or Asset Panda?
ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ERPNext and On request for Asset Panda.
Does ERPNext or Asset Panda run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Asset Panda runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Yes. ERPNext has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Asset Panda starts at On request.
What is ERPNext best used for?
ERPNext is most often used for open source erp covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and hr, self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensing. Of those, open source erp covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and hr and self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensing are not what Asset Panda is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that Asset Panda cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Asset Panda covers Custom workflows, Asset lifecycle, Maintenance tracking, GPS tracking. Both handle Web support.
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