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ERPNext vs inFlow

ERPNext logo

ERPNext

Inventory

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
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disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and inFlow differ
AttributeERPNextinFlow
Starting priceFree$129/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded20142003

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

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 inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

ERPNext

  • Enterprise resource planning for small to medium businessesnot inFlow
  • Accounting and financial managementnot inFlow
  • Inventory and stock managementnot inFlow
  • Supply chain managementnot inFlow

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot ERPNext
  • Order managementnot ERPNext
  • Purchase controlnot ERPNext
  • Stock alertsnot 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

inFlow

  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
  • Poor performance with large or complex inventories
  • Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
  • Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
  • QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
  • BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
  • Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

Free
  • Community EditionFree
  • Frappe Cloud Starter$14/month
  • Frappe Cloud Standard$50/month
  • Frappe Cloud Professional$100/month

inFlow

$129/month
  • Entrepreneur$129/month
    • 2 team members
    • 1 integration
    • 1,200 sales orders per year
  • Small Business$349/month
    • 5 team members
    • 3 integrations
    • 12,000 sales orders per year
  • Mid-Size$699/month
    • 10 team members
    • 5 integrations
    • Unlimited sales orders

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 inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.
inFlow review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or inFlow?
ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ERPNext and $129/month for inFlow.
Does ERPNext or inFlow run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Yes. ERPNext has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. inFlow starts at $129/month.
What is ERPNext best used for?
ERPNext is most often used for enterprise resource planning for small to medium businesses, accounting and financial management, inventory and stock management, supply chain management. Of those, enterprise resource planning for small to medium businesses and accounting and financial management are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that inFlow cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ERPNext: Is ERPNext free?

Yes, ERPNext Community Edition is completely free and open source with no hidden paywalls. Everything is available to use, modify, or resell at no cost. Users can also access professional hosting through Frappe Cloud starting at USD$14 per month.

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inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?

Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.

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ERPNext: What is Frappe Cloud pricing based on?

Frappe Cloud pricing is compute-based rather than per-user licensing. Costs range from USD$14 to USD$108 per month depending on resource needs. The pricing advantage is that hosting costs do not scale linearly with the number of users, unlike traditional per-seat SaaS models.

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inFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?

Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).

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inFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?

Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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