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Odoo vs ERPNext
Odoo has 54,435 GitHub stars, 33,744 forks, 10,282 open issues and last shipped today. ERPNext has 39,337 stars, 12,837 forks, 1,822 open issues and last shipped today. Odoo leads on adoption by 38% (54,435 vs 39,337 stars). Odoo is written in Python under a custom or non-standard licence; ERPNext is written in Python under GPL-3.0. Odoo has attracted 62% as many forks as stars, ERPNext 33%. Odoo was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (erp), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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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| Odoo | ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 54K | ★ 39K |
| License | Custom / other | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Python | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 34K | ⑂ 13K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Odoo if
- You weight community size — 54K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick ERPNext if
- You want the ERPNext feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and ERPNext fits your workflow better
About Odoo
Odoo is an open source suite of business applications built as modular web apps, forming a full featured ERP when combined. It lives in the Python based ecosystem and provides pre built modules for core business functions including CRM, accounting, inventory, e commerce, and HR, all sharing a unified data model and interface.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo or ERPNext more popular?
Odoo has 54,435 GitHub stars and ERPNext has 39,337. Odoo has the larger community by that measure.
Are Odoo and ERPNext free?
Both are open source. Odoo has no licence declared in this registry, and ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Odoo and ERPNext?
Odoo is written in Python and ERPNext in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Odoo or ERPNext?
Choose Odoo if you want the larger community (54,435 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose ERPNext if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.