ERPNext is one of the fastest-growing ERP systems in the marketplace. It has listed in top ERP systems for 3 years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019) according to
Gartner.
What is ERPNext?
ERPNext is an
open-source technology. This means that they provide the code to people that implement the software, basically, you can do whatever you want with the software. Unlike traditional commercial off-the-shelf software where the code is proprietary, you can’t really change the code without very deep technical expertise. Open-source, allows organizations to change and modify the technology however they need to.
ERPNext positions and markets their product as an open-source alternative to
SAP.
Why choose ERPNext over other ERP systems?
Having been rated as a category leader by
GetApp in 2020, and rated by
Gartner for user friendliness, here are 5 reasons to get you started;
#1. You save Money
ERPNext is an opensource solution. All you need to do is get a company to help you implement it for your business. You can also opt for the enterprise version of ERPNext, which is 10X cheaper that
SAP.
#2. It is Open Source
The tech giants, the likes of
Google,
Amazon,
Microsoft and even
Android phones are being powered by open source software. Get your business into the loop as well.
#3. Control over your Data
The choice of where your data sits is yours. You can decide to have it on
Dropbox,
Google Drive,
Amazon S3, or wherever you like it sitting.
#4. Easy to use
Gartner has rated ERPNext top for user friendliness for 3 years in a row. In fact, there is a saying out there that E
veryone who uses ERPNext likes it!
#5. Excellent Support
This is not the kind of software where you have to rely on one company to provide all the support. Its
open-source nature opens you to a wide community where you can get support any time you need it. You may also decide to choose a partner to help you with your work.
Frappe Technologies is also a choice if you so desire.
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