Software · head to head
Wasp Barcode vs ERPNext
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ERPNext
Software
Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only ERPNext has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Wasp Barcode basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise); ERPNext the software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
- They diverge on capability: Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, ERPNext covers Accounting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wasp Barcode and ERPNext actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wasp Barcode | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $108/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | open-source |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web (Cloud), On-Premise | Self-hosted, Cloud, Web |
| Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
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 Wasp Barcode
- Barcode scanning
- Asset tracking
- Inventory counts
- Location management
- Barcode printers
- Accounting software
- CSV import/export
- Mobile devices
Only in ERPNext
- Accounting
- Inventory
- Manufacturing
- CRM
- Human Resources
- Payment gateways
- Email systems
- Custom extensions
Both cover
- Cloud support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking and managementnot ERPNext
- Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot ERPNext
- RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot ERPNext
- GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot ERPNext
- Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot ERPNext
- Lost item reduction and recoverynot ERPNext
ERPNext
- Open source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and HRnot Wasp Barcode
- Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot Wasp Barcode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wasp Barcode
- Basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
- Complete tier limited to 5 users (same additional user costs apply)
- Enterprise tier pricing not published and requires contacting sales
- Annual billing required for all plans (no monthly billing option)
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
Wasp Barcode
$108/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode review.
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 Wasp Barcode if
- You need barcode scanning.
- You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- You also want asset tracking.
Choose ERPNext if
- You need accounting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
- You also want inventory.
Questions people ask
- Is Wasp Barcode or ERPNext better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month and ERPNext at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wasp Barcode or ERPNext?
- ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $108/month for Wasp Barcode and Free for ERPNext.
- Does Wasp Barcode or ERPNext run on more platforms?
- Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise. ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
- Can I use ERPNext for free?
- Yes. ERPNext has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month.
- What is Wasp Barcode best used for?
- Wasp Barcode is most often used for asset tracking and management, inventory management for consumables and supplies, rfid-based high-value asset tracking, gps tracking for equipment and vehicles in motion. Of those, asset tracking and management and inventory management for consumables and supplies are not what ERPNext is typically brought in for.
- What can Wasp Barcode do that ERPNext cannot?
- Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management. ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Both handle Cloud support.