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Apache OFBiz vs ERPNext
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| Fact | Apache OFBiz | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.1k | 40k |
| Latest | release24.09.07 | v16.50.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace NetSuite. Alternatives to NetSuite →
PartialApache OFBizAccounting, orders, inventory, manufacturing and e-commerce components on a Java framework.
Full replacementERPNextAccounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR and CRM, fully open source.
Apache OFBiz
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ERPNext
- v16.50.02026-10-06Checks user permissions for records used in accounting, stock, asset, manufacturing, and project actions, and updates r…
- v15.121.62026-09-30The “UAE VAT 201” report now shows sales VAT in the company’s currency for foreign-currency invoices, matching the curr…
- v16.37.02026-09-30Other apps can now add their own voucher types to the Bank Reconciliation Tool, with options shown only for transaction…
- v16.36.12026-09-28New CRM records skip activity-history loading until they are saved, preventing permission errors during record creation.
- v15.121.52026-09-28Skips loading activities for new, unsaved CRM records, avoiding permission errors before the record is saved.
Apache OFBiz
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ERPNext
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