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ERPNext vs Linnworks

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ERPNext

Software

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linnworks logo

Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Linnworks actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Linnworks differ
AttributeERPNextLinnworks
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20142009

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 Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Warehouse management
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Shopify
  • Magento

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 Linnworks
  • Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot Linnworks

Linnworks

  • Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot ERPNext
  • Order and shipment automationnot ERPNext
  • Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot 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

Linnworks

  • Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
  • Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

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 Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Linnworks review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or Linnworks?
ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ERPNext and On request for Linnworks.
Does ERPNext or Linnworks run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Yes. ERPNext has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linnworks 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 Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that Linnworks cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Both handle Web support.
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