Frappe ERP vs Dynamics 365 Business Central
Connect your manufacturing and accounting workflows in Frappe ERP with ERPNova. Use an open-source ERP with no per-user software licence fee and room to tailor the way your team works.
Build with Frappe ERP
Run production and finance with Frappe ERP.
Plan production with bills of materials and work orders alongside your financial operations in Frappe ERP. ERPNova configures the workflow for your scope.
Business Central also connects finance and operations: manufacturing requires Premium rather than Essentials. This page covers Business Central, not Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management or Sales.
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Implemented by ERPNova
- Manufacturing
- Bills of materials, production planning and work orders in the open-source ERP; configuration required.
- User licensing
- Open-source ERP; no per-user software licence fee. Hosting, implementation and support cost extra.
- Customization
- Custom fields, forms and framework apps; maintain and test custom code through upgrades.
Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing in Business Central Premium; not included in Essentials. Implementation is separately scoped.
- User licensing
- Per-user Essentials/Premium subscriptions; Team Members have limited rights. Delivery and extensions cost extra.
- Customization
- AL extensions for Business Central; development and upgrade maintenance must be scoped.
Why Frappe ERP
Build more flexibility
into your business.
Use open-source software to adapt your workflows and choose how you run them. ERPNova turns these capabilities into an implementation scoped for your team.
| Criterion | Recommended by ERPNovaFrappe ERP | Dynamics 365 Business Central |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Frappe ERP No per-user software licence fee for the open-source ERP. Budget separately for hosting, implementation and ongoing support. | Dynamics 365 Business Central Per-user subscriptions distinguish Essentials, Premium and Team Members. Include extensions, implementation and support in the estimate. |
| Licensing | Frappe ERP Open-source software. Review the chosen release licence and agree rights to custom work in the delivery contract. | Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium adds manufacturing and service management. Team Members have limited rights and are not full operational seats. |
| Customization | Frappe ERP Custom fields, forms and application development on Frappe Framework. Custom code still needs maintenance and upgrade testing. | Dynamics 365 Business Central AL extensions support adaptation. Include connected Microsoft services and extension maintenance in the proposed design. |
| Deployment | Frappe ERP Self-host or use managed Frappe Cloud. Choose a hosting plan that supports your apps, access and operational requirements. | Dynamics 365 Business Central Business Central has online and on-premise deployment options. Confirm terms and operating responsibilities for the selected model. |
| Implementation | Frappe ERP Configure the agreed workflows, prepare data and train users. Set a timeline after discovery and acceptance criteria. | Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner implementation includes preparation, configuration and training. Agree data and workflow acceptance before setting milestones. |
| Data access & exit | Frappe ERP Import/export tools and database/file backups are available. Test permissions, attachments and restoration with the chosen host. | Dynamics 365 Business Central Online database export to Azure BACPAC is available. Microsoft does not support directly turning that export into an operational on-premise environment. |
