Why ERPnext and not Odoo or Netsuite will take you to cloud 9?

Korecent Solutions
4 min readJul 5, 2021
ERPnext is the best opensource MIS system that helps in getting realtime update of your business.

If you’re looking for an ERP system to manage your business processes, you’ve most likely come across a number of ERP solutions that must have perplexed you.

And you’ve probably given a thought to an Open Source ERP system. And in the list of Open Source ERP systems, you must have come across ERPnext and Odoo.

In this article , we will compare Erpnext , Oddo and Netsuite and discover how ERPNext is better in assisting your corporation moving to cloud 9.

1. Open source in the true sense

ERPNext is 100% open source. On the other hand, only the most basic modules in Odoo are open source.

Additionally, there aren’t any paid apps in ERPnext. It does not include any locked modules. All modules are provided for free.

Whereas Odoo requires a license, Erpnext upgrades are free; you do not need to purchase a license.

Netsuite, not being an open source, is prohibitively expensive in terms of licencing, implementation, and maintenance. For small to mid-size businesses, it’s a costly platform.

2. Poor user experience in Odoo and Netsuite

You’ve probably heard that Odoo has thousands of apps. However, it complicates the interface and makes it difficult to configure to your specific needs.

Oddo has a lot of overlapping modules, which makes things feel poorly organized. And moreover, some of these apps are not open source.

Netsuite is also not very user-friendly. The interface isn’t particularly appealing or light-weight, but it is bulky.

On the other hand, ERPnext is better organized and convenient to use.

In terms of speed, ERPnext runs faster unlike Odoo on virtual private servers (VPS).

3. Easy to customize

The drawback of Odoo is that it is difficult to customize and can cost you more than it would benefit you.

Also in the case of Netsuite, even little adjustments necessitate extensive coding skills. As a result, it is better suited to businesses that are prepared to change their processes to fit the software’s capabilities.

Because ERPnext is based on an open source architecture, businesses can gain access to the ERP system’s code and change it to meet their own requirements.

With ERPnext, you can execute any type of easy to moderate customization with very little coding. Customization becomes simpler in ERpnext once you grasp the flow. Developers have access to a wealth of strong tools that allow for easy customization.

Depending on the nature of your business and business processes, you can easily customize features.

4. Better pricing system

ERPnext has a straightforward pricing structure. ERPnext does not charge any additional fees for apps, whereas Odoo does. ERPnext provides popular integrations and upgrades for free.

Netsuite, on the other hand, is too expensive for small and mid-sized organisations.

ERPNext on the other hand is opensource and more affordable.

5. Easier to use

ERPNext has a simplistic user interface that makes it simple to use.

You can rapidly locate necessary functions thanks to clearly accessible menus and menu elements. ERPNext offers a straightforward user interface that is easy to navigate. ERPNext is a lot easier to install than Oddo and Netsuite. It’s simple to set up, backup, and restore. Erpnext provides easy upgrades and migration.

6. Features ready to use

Everything is ready to use as soon as ERPnext is installed. There are no pricing constraints for the modules in the ERPnext, however you need a strong team of business analysts to map your business processes onto these modules and train your staff for using the system at respective levels. Erpnext contains modules like Accounts, Stock, CRM, Selling, Buying, Human Resources, Projects, Support, Asset, Quality, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, Non-Profit and Hospitality, etc.

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Conclusion

You must be clear about your requirements before coming to any conclusions.

If you want a truly open source ERP, ERPnext is the way to go.

ERPNext is a compact system, which indicates it doesn’t require heavy technology to perform, eliminating any expenses. It’s also great for those who desire a simple and straightforward user interface. ERPNext is suitable for enterprises of all sizes, from small firms to large corporations with hundreds of thousands of employees. Korecent has been successfully implementing this system for medium and large enterprises and vouch for the success of the system across industry verticals. For more information you may visit us at www.korecent.com or may write to us at info@korecent.com

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