ERPNext vs Odoo

A short architecture comparison — ERPNext on the Frappe framework versus Odoo. Figures below are from ERP Research (last reviewed 10 August 2026). Parsimony does not publish its own scores, and we do not claim to be #1.

What ERP Research reports

Independent comparison: https://www.erpresearch.com/compare/erpnext-vs-odoo-for-ecommerce

Starting price: ERPNext $0 self-hosted (GPLv3) versus Odoo $24.90/user/month. Typical cost: ERPNext $0–$30K versus Odoo $10K–$80K. Implementation: 1–3 months versus 1–4 months.

HR and payroll are no longer in ERPNext core — they ship as the separate Frappe HR app. Odoo keeps HR, sales, and ecommerce in its core module set. ERP Research rates Odoo stronger on sales and ecommerce; ERPNext is rated moderate on both.

Where Parsimony sits

Parsimony is managed ERPNext on Frappe Cloud. Custom quote — no public ERP monthly price — 99.95% uptime SLA, US/EU/APAC, go-live in about two weeks. Hosting options at /erpnext-hosting. Quote at /erp.