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Stockpile vs ERPNext

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Stockpile

Inventory Management

Free inventory management for small teams

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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ERPNext

Inventory Management

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Stockpile covers Item tracking, ERPNext covers Accounting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stockpile and ERPNext actually diverge.

Attributes where Stockpile and ERPNext differ
AttributeStockpileERPNext
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded20132014

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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support
  • Cloud-based support

Only in ERPNext

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Human Resources
  • Payment gateways
  • Email systems
  • Custom extensions

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot ERPNext
  • Asset trackingnot ERPNext
  • Supply managementnot ERPNext
  • Equipment trackingnot ERPNext

ERPNext

  • Open source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and HRnot Stockpile
  • Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot Stockpile

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • Priority support

ERPNext

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile review

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

Questions people ask

Is Stockpile or ERPNext better?
Neither clearly leads. Stockpile starts at Free and ERPNext at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stockpile or ERPNext?
Stockpile starts at Free and ERPNext at Free.
Does Stockpile or ERPNext run on more platforms?
Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based. ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
Can I use Stockpile for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Stockpile best used for?
Stockpile is most often used for basic inventory, asset tracking, supply management, equipment tracking. Of those, basic inventory and asset tracking are not what ERPNext is typically brought in for.
What can Stockpile do that ERPNext cannot?
Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Both handle Web support.
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