1. Vienna Advantage
Vienna Advantage · Vienna · ERP software · 4.5/5
Open-source ERP and CRM with Indian team.
Free plan
Free plan available
ERP software · Alternatives
Best Frappe HR alternatives in India (2026)
Frappe HR is an erp software product from Frappe Technologies, Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Frappe HR are Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Zoho One (₹1,250/mo), Odoo (Free plan), Dolibarr (Free) and Axelor (Free plan). Vienna Advantage is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a Frappe HR alternative
A mobile app
Frappe HR does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Frappe HR alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Frappe HR's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Frappe HR (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Vienna Advantage | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho One | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Odoo | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Dolibarr | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Axelor | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Tryton | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  iDempiere | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Marg ERP 9+ | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  GoFrugal ERP | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Reach ERP | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Creator ERP | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Kissflow | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Deskera ERP | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Ebizframe | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Orion ERP by 3i Infotech | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Lighthouse ERP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Sapphire ERP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  OptiProERP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Sage X3 | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Tally Prime ERP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Frappe HR alternatives in detail
2. Zoho One
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · ERP software · 4.7/5
Suite of 45+ Zoho apps for running an entire business.
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Frappe HR
- No free plan, unlike Frappe HR
3. Odoo
Odoo · Grand-Rosière (Ramillies) · ERP software · 4.7/5
Open-source business suite you can start with one free app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Frappe HR
- Also available on Android, iOS
Key features
- Modular business apps: one app on the free plan, all apps on paid plans
- Odoo Studio
- Multi-Company
- External API
- Odoo Online
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
₹8,100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Frappe HR
- No free plan, unlike Frappe HR
9. GoFrugal ERP
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · ERP software · 4.5/5
ERP for retail and distribution.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Frappe HR
- No free plan, unlike Frappe HR
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Frappe HR
- No free plan, unlike Frappe HR
Frappe HR alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Frappe HR alternatives
Indian alternatives to Frappe HR
How to choose a Frappe HR alternative
- Price the implementation, not the licence; ask for fixed-scope quotes from two partners and reference calls with customers in your industry.
- Check the Indian localisation depth: GST, e-invoicing, TDS, e-way bills and state-level compliance should be native, not custom.
- Decide between an SMB ERP (Tally-adjacent, Busy, Marg, ERPNext, Zoho One) and a mid-market suite (SAP B1, NetSuite, Dynamics 365) based on users and complexity, not ambition.
Frappe HR alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Frappe HR in 2026?+
The closest matches to Frappe HR on App Advisor are Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Zoho One (₹1,250/mo), Odoo (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Frappe HR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Frappe HR?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Odoo (Free plan), Dolibarr (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Frappe HR?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator ERP starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Vienna Advantage also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Frappe HR?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho One (₹1,250/mo), Marg ERP 9+ (₹8,100/mo), GoFrugal ERP (₹6,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Frappe HR vs Vienna Advantage: which is better?+
Vienna Advantage is the closest match to Frappe HR in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Frappe HR alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in erp software or a category Frappe HR also covers, and Frappe Technologies's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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