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ERPNext vs Flowglad
ERPNext has 39,326 GitHub stars, 12,835 forks, 1,822 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Flowglad has 0 stars, 0 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped —. ERPNext leads on adoption by 0% (39,326 vs 0 stars). ERPNext is written in Python under GPL-3.0; Flowglad is written in various languages under a licence not recorded in this registry. ERPNext has attracted 33% as many forks as stars, Flowglad 0%. ERPNext was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| ERPNext | Flowglad | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 39K | ★ 0 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Python | — |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | — |
| Forks | ⑂ 13K | ⑂ 0 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ERPNext if
- You weight community size — 39K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Flowglad if
- You want the Flowglad feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You evaluated both and Flowglad fits your workflow better
About ERPNext
ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning system built on the Frappe Framework. It unifies core business functions—including accounting, procurement, manufacturing, CRM, HRMS, and asset management—into a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple proprietary tools. The project lives in the Python based Frappe ecosystem and is licensed under GPL 3.0.
read the full ERPNext overview →
About Flowglad
Flowglad is a cross system automation and knowledge base project for accounting firms, listed in this registry under Business Software / Finance & Accounting.
read the full Flowglad overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or Flowglad more popular?
ERPNext has 39,326 GitHub stars and Flowglad has 0. ERPNext has the larger community by that measure.
Are ERPNext and Flowglad free?
Both are open source. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0, and Flowglad has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between ERPNext and Flowglad?
ERPNext is written in Python and Flowglad in various languages. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, ERPNext or Flowglad?
Choose ERPNext if you want the larger community (39,326 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Flowglad if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.