ERPNext is a capable open-source ERP with no licence fee, which you host yourself or through a provider such as Frappe Cloud, usually with a partner to configure it. Stockivio is a hosted cloud ERP for Indian businesses, ready to use without servers or developers.
| Stockivio | ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| How you buy it | Monthly or yearly plan; hosting and updates included | Free open-source licence; you pay for hosting and any implementation |
| Starting price | ₹299 a month + GST (Starter). Free 14-day trial | No licence fee; managed hosting and partner setup are extra and vary widely |
| Setup and upkeep | Sign up and start; updates and backups handled for you | Self-hosting needs technical skills; upgrades and customisations need care |
| Indian GST and distribution | Built in: GST on every document, GSTR summaries, beats, vans, challans | India compliance through apps and configuration |
| Customisation | Custom reports, API and webhooks (Enterprise) | Very flexible with the Frappe framework |
Competitor prices are list prices published by the vendor or its dealers in October 2026, before GST, and can change. Please check the vendor’s own site before you decide. Stockivio prices are from our pricing page.
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ERPNext has no licence fee, but someone has to host, update and configure it, either you, a hosting provider or an implementation partner. Stockivio is a hosted service: hosting, updates, backups and support are part of the monthly plan, and it is ready for Indian GST and distribution from day one.
Stockivio is a cloud service run by the Stockivio team. See our security page for how data is stored, backed up and protected.
Yes. Reports and lists can be exported, and the Enterprise plan includes an API for connecting other systems.