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ERPNext vs TradeGecko

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ERPNext

Software

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TradeGecko logo

TradeGecko

Software

Complete inventory and order management 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; TradeGecko the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, TradeGecko covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and TradeGecko actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and TradeGecko differ
AttributeERPNextTradeGecko
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 TradeGecko

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Purchase order automation
  • Supplier management
  • Multi-location support
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API integration
  • Shopify

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

TradeGecko

  • Wholesale managementnot ERPNext
  • Distribution operationsnot ERPNext
  • Multichannel sellingnot ERPNext
  • B2B commercenot 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

TradeGecko

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

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

TradeGecko

On request
  • Essentials$99/month
    • Basic inventory
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$249/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Full features
    • 25 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 TradeGecko if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want order management.
TradeGecko review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or TradeGecko better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and TradeGecko at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or TradeGecko?
ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ERPNext and On request for TradeGecko.
Does ERPNext or TradeGecko run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. TradeGecko 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. TradeGecko 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 TradeGecko is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that TradeGecko cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. TradeGecko covers Inventory management, Order management, Purchase order automation, Supplier management. Both handle Web support.
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