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ERPNext vs Oberlo

ERPNext logo

ERPNext

Inventory

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oberlo logo

Oberlo

Inventory

Dropshipping made simple

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; Oberlo no specific pricing information or plan details published on main website or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, Oberlo covers Product sourcing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Oberlo actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Oberlo differ
AttributeERPNextOberlo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory), founded (2014).

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 Oberlo

  • Product sourcing
  • Dropshipping automation
  • Supplier directory
  • Order fulfillment
  • Inventory management
  • Pricing automation
  • Analytics
  • Shopify integration

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 Oberlo
  • Accounting and financial managementnot Oberlo
  • Inventory and stock managementnot Oberlo
  • Supply chain managementnot Oberlo

Oberlo

  • Finding trending products from supplier catalogs to resellnot ERPNext
  • Importing product listings to Shopify with automated inventory syncingnot ERPNext
  • Managing multi-warehouse inventory from different suppliersnot ERPNext
  • Tracking order fulfillment and shipment status across suppliersnot 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

Oberlo

  • No specific pricing information or plan details published on main website or pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

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

Oberlo

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Oberlo 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 Oberlo if

  • You need product sourcing.
  • You also want dropshipping automation.
Oberlo review

Questions people ask

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

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.

Source
Oberlo: How much does Oberlo cost?

Oberlo's website states it provides free tools and expert resources, but specific pricing structure and plans are not detailed on their homepage or pricing page.

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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.

Source
Oberlo: Does Oberlo offer free tools?

Oberlo provides free business tools including a business name generator, slogan generator, traffic calculator, and profit margin calculator, but complete pricing information is not disclosed.

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