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ERPNext vs Spocket

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ERPNext

Inventory Management

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spocket logo

Spocket

Inventory Management

Dropshipping with US/EU suppliers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, Spocket covers Supplier marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Spocket actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Spocket differ
AttributeERPNextSpocket
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, Browser extension, Cloud-based
Founded20142017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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 Spocket

  • Supplier marketplace
  • Product import
  • Inventory sync
  • Order automation
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Wix

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

Spocket

  • Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot ERPNext
  • Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot ERPNext
  • Automating order fulfilment to dropship 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

Spocket

  • The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
  • Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
  • The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
  • The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

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

Spocket

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 25 products
    • Basic features
    • Email support
  • Starter$24/month
    • 250 products
    • Real-time inventory
    • Chat support
  • Pro$49/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Premium suppliers
    • Priority 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 Spocket if

  • You need supplier marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
  • You also want product import.
Spocket review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or Spocket better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and Spocket at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or Spocket?
ERPNext starts at Free and Spocket at Free.
Does ERPNext or Spocket run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Spocket is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that Spocket cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Inventory sync, Order automation. Both handle Web support.
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