RecommendedTrending
Starts at
Free (3 users, 30 txns/mo) · paid from ₹12,500/mo billed yearly
ERPNext Manufacturing
by Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Since 2008
Manufacturing module in ERPNext.
- Starting price
- Free (self-hosted) · cloud from Rs 410/mo
- Frappe Cloud; priced by hosting, not per user
- Free trial / plan
- Open source
- GPL-3.0, self-host free; 14-day cloud trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.7
- transparency & India fit
What is ERPNext Manufacturing?
ERPNext Manufacturing is the production module of ERPNext, the open source ERP built by Frappe Technologies, which counts Zerodha and its Rainmatter fund among its backers. It is not sold separately. You get it with ERPNext, which is licensed under GPL-3.0, so it can be self-hosted at no licence cost or run on Frappe Cloud. The full source, Manufacturing included, sits in the same public repository whether you self-host or pay for hosting.
On the shop floor side it covers a lot. Multi-level BOMs can carry operations, with each step tied to a workstation, an hourly rate and a time, so ERPNext works out operating cost as well as material cost. Raw material rates can be taken from valuation rate, last purchase rate or a price list. Production Plans pull demand from sales orders or material requests and calculate shortfalls as BOM quantity minus projected quantity. Sub-assemblies can be made in-house, bought or subcontracted. Job cards track each operation, and quality inspections can sit in the flow. Subcontracting (job work) has its own order and receipt documents, which matters for Indian MSMEs that send material to fabricators.
Pricing on Frappe Cloud is by hosting, not by user. A single shared site starts at Rs 410 a month, and private servers start at Rs 1,800 a month, with bigger tiers from Rs 5,400. That makes ERPNext one of the cheapest ways for a 20-50 person factory to get stock, accounts and production on one system. Indian GST, e-invoicing and e-way bills come from the separate open source India Compliance app by Resilient Tech, and some of its API-based automation needs a paid India Compliance account.
The catch is implementation effort. ERPNext is flexible, but correct BOMs, warehouses, routings and valuation settings need someone who understands both the software and your process. Most Indian factories go through a Frappe partner, and that consulting fee usually costs more than hosting. Expect to budget for training and a few months of parallel running.
What works well
- +Open source under GPL-3.0, so there are no per-user licence fees
- +Frappe Cloud hosting starts at Rs 410 per month and is not priced per user
- +BOMs support operations, workstations and hourly rates for real operating cost estimates
- +Production Plan calculates raw material shortfall from projected quantity across warehouses
- +Built-in subcontracting orders and receipts handle job work sent to outside vendors
- +Manufacturing shares one database with stock, purchase, sales and accounting modules
- +India Compliance app adds GSTR-1, GSTR-2B reconciliation, e-invoice and e-way bill
What to watch out for
- −Getting BOMs, routings and valuation right usually needs a paid implementation partner
- −Indian GST features rely on a separate app, and some automation needs a paid account
- −Self-hosting requires Linux and Frappe bench skills for upgrades and backups
- −Frappe Cloud listed INR prices do not say whether GST is included
- −Not a shop-floor scheduling or MES tool; finite capacity planning is limited
Best suited for: Indian MSME manufacturers with 10-200 staff wanting one ERP for production and accounts · Factories that send material out for job work and need subcontracting tracking · Companies with an in-house developer or partner who can customise an open source ERP · Businesses that want to avoid per-user licence costs as headcount grows
ERPNext Manufacturing at a glance
Analysing ERPNext Manufacturing — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…
Generated by App Advisor's native engine from this listing's verified data — not a paid placement.
ERPNext Manufacturing features
Researched from ERPNext Manufacturing's official product pages · updated October 2026.
Bill of materials
- Multi-level BOMs
- Operations with workstation and hourly rate
- Costing from valuation, last purchase or price list
- Scrap and process loss items
- Alternative items and alternate BOMs
- Exploded materials view
Production planning
- Plans from sales orders or material requests
- Sub-assembly make, buy or subcontract
- Shortfall = BOM qty minus projected qty
- Parent and child warehouse checks
- Material Request Plan export to Excel
Shop floor
- Work orders
- Job cards per operation
- Workstations
- Routing templates
- Quality inspection
Subcontracting
- Subcontracted purchase orders
- Subcontracting orders with stock reservation
- Send-to-subcontractor stock entries
- Subcontracting receipts with consumption
ERPNext Manufacturing pricing (INR)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 14 days on Frappe Cloud. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full ERPNext Manufacturing pricing breakdown
Self-hosted
Rs 0
Open source, your own server
- Full ERPNext including Manufacturing
- Installation scripts from Frappe
- You manage upgrades and backups
Frappe Cloud Sites
From Rs 410/month
Per site per month
- Single site on shared servers
- Managed upgrades and backups
- Scripting and custom apps
- Product warranty
Frappe Cloud Servers
From Rs 1,800/month
Per server per month
- Shared or dedicated instances
- Unified or separate app and DB
- Incident support
- Limited uptime guarantees
Frappe Cloud Servers (higher tier)
From Rs 5,400/month
Per server per month
- Stronger isolation
- Server snapshots
- Autoscaling
- Global data centres
- • Not priced per user
- • Enterprise plans via Frappe sales
- • Pricing page does not state whether GST is included
- • Implementation partner fees are separate
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Integrations, security & India
Integrations
- India Compliance (GST, e-invoice, e-way bill)
- Frappe HR
- Frappe CRM
- Frappe Cloud hosting
- REST API via Frappe Framework
For Indian businesses
- Frappe is backed by Zerodha and Rainmatter, per its about page
- Frappe Cloud publishes INR prices: sites from Rs 410/month, servers from Rs 1,800/month
- The India Compliance app (GPL-3.0, by Resilient Tech) adds GSTR-1, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation, e-invoice and e-way bill via the NIC IRP
- Subcontracting documents fit the Indian job-work model of sending raw materials to outside processors
Is ERPNext Manufacturing the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Indian MSME manufacturers with 10-200 staff wanting one ERP for production and accounts
- Factories that send material out for job work and need subcontracting tracking
- Companies with an in-house developer or partner who can customise an open source ERP
- Businesses that want to avoid per-user licence costs as headcount grows
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Owners wanting a plug-and-play tool with no implementation help
- Plants needing advanced MES, machine integration or detailed finite scheduling
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (7) · updated October 2026
- https://frappe.io/erpnext/pricing
- https://frappe.io/about
- https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/user/manual/en/manufacturing
- https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/user/manual/en/bill-of-materials
- https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/user/manual/en/production-plan
- https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/user/manual/en/subcontracting
- https://github.com/resilient-tech/india-compliance
ERPNext Manufacturing screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- Manufacturing & production software
- Vendor
- Frappe Technologies
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2008
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
More software like ERPNext Manufacturing
Alternatives, the same vendor's other products and India-first picks.
ERPNext Manufacturing vs TranZact ManufacturingERPNext Manufacturing vs FogwingERPNext Manufacturing vs Zoho Creator ManufacturingERPNext Manufacturing vs Odoo ManufacturingERPNext Manufacturing vs Fiix CMMS
Compare all ERPNext Manufacturing alternatives with pricing →ERPNext Manufacturing — frequently asked questions
How much does ERPNext Manufacturing cost in India?+
ERPNext Manufacturing is part of ERPNext and has no separate licence fee because ERPNext is open source under GPL-3.0. On Frappe Cloud, a hosted site starts at Rs 410 per month and private servers from Rs 1,800 per month, with larger tiers from Rs 5,400. Pricing is by hosting, not per user. Implementation partner fees are separate and usually the bigger cost.
Does Frappe Cloud pricing for ERPNext include GST?+
Frappe's pricing page lists INR prices for ERPNext hosting but does not state whether GST is included. Indian buyers should assume 18% GST may be added and confirm with Frappe before paying, especially if you want to claim input tax credit. If you self-host ERPNext Manufacturing, there is no Frappe bill at all, only your own server costs.
Is there a free trial of ERPNext Manufacturing?+
Yes. Frappe Cloud gives 14 days of free access to ERPNext, which includes the Manufacturing module, BOMs, work orders and production planning. After the trial you need a paid Frappe Cloud plan to keep the site. Alternatively, ERPNext can be installed free on your own server using Frappe's installation scripts, with no time limit.
Does ERPNext support GST, e-invoice and e-way bill?+
Yes, through the India Compliance app built by Resilient Tech, which is also open source. It prepares GSTR-1, reconciles purchases against GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B, validates GSTINs and generates e-invoices and e-way bills via the NIC portal. Some API-based automation in it needs a paid India Compliance account because government GST APIs carry costs.
Can ERPNext Manufacturing handle job work and subcontracting?+
Yes. ERPNext Manufacturing has a subcontracting flow: a subcontracted purchase order, a Subcontracting Order that pulls raw materials from the BOM, a stock entry to send materials to the supplier, and a Subcontracting Receipt that brings back finished goods and records consumption. Version 16 allows several subcontracting orders from one purchase order and stock reservation against them.
ERPNext Manufacturing vs Tally Prime: which should a factory choose?+
Tally Prime is strong for accounting and GST but offers only basic manufacturing journals. ERPNext Manufacturing provides multi-level BOMs, routings with workstation costing, production plans, job cards, quality inspection and subcontracting in one system. A small trader may be fine with Tally, while a factory that needs real production planning usually gets more from ERPNext, provided it budgets for implementation.
How does ERPNext calculate manufacturing cost?+
ERPNext Manufacturing estimates BOM cost from raw material and sub-assembly valuation rates plus operation costs. Each operation has a workstation, hourly rate and time, which give the operating cost. Raw material rates can come from valuation rate, last purchase rate or a price list, and costs can be refreshed with the Update Cost button or automatically from Manufacturing Settings.
How long does an ERPNext Manufacturing implementation take?+
A small single-plant ERPNext Manufacturing rollout with clean item masters and BOMs can go live in about 6-12 weeks with a partner. Plants with many sub-assemblies, subcontracting and multiple warehouses commonly take three to six months. Most of the time goes into building correct BOMs, routings and opening stock, not into installing the software.
Is ERPNext data secure and can I host it in India?+
Because ERPNext Manufacturing is open source, you can self-host it on any Indian cloud or your own server and keep full control of the data and backups. On Frappe Cloud, managed upgrades and backups are included in the Sites plan, and higher server tiers add snapshots and stronger isolation. Check the region offered when you create the site.
What is ERPNext Manufacturing?+
ERPNext Manufacturing is manufacturing & production software by Frappe Technologies, an Indian company from Mumbai. Manufacturing module in ERPNext.
How much does ERPNext Manufacturing cost?+
ERPNext Manufacturing has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does ERPNext Manufacturing offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — ERPNext Manufacturing offers a free plan you can start with.
Is ERPNext Manufacturing made in India?+
Yes. ERPNext Manufacturing is built by Frappe Technologies, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Who is ERPNext Manufacturing best suited for?+
ERPNext Manufacturing suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for manufacturing & production software.
What are the best alternatives to ERPNext Manufacturing?+
Popular alternatives in manufacturing & production software include TranZact Manufacturing, Fogwing, Zoho Creator Manufacturing. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is ERPNext Manufacturing deployed?+
ERPNext Manufacturing is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
Guides that mention ERPNext Manufacturing
How ERPNext Helps Small Businesses Grow (2026)How ERPNext helps small businesses grow: modules, no per-user fees, Frappe Cloud costs, implementation plan and when Zoho Books or Odoo fits better.MRP & Production Planning Software India 2026MRP and production planning software for Indian SMEs: Odoo, ERPNext, Katana, MRPeasy. Job work, e-way bills, official prices, TCO and factory KPIs.Best Supply Chain & Manufacturing ERP India (2026)Compare supply chain and manufacturing ERP software in India: Odoo pricing, ERPNext, Zoho Inventory, TallyPrime, SAP and more, with official prices and tips.
About Frappe Technologies
Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Founded 2008 · 11 products in our catalogue · Indian company
Schedule a demo