About Frappe
Frappe is an open source company that builds a web framework and a set of business applications on top of it. Its products cover accounting, HR, CRM, helpdesk and website building, and the code is free to use under the MIT licence.
What it does
The Frappe framework helps developers build full-stack web apps with a database, user roles, forms and a ready-made interface. On top of it sit apps such as ERPNext for accounting, inventory and operations, and Frappe HR for employee records, attendance and payroll. Teams can run these apps on their own servers or use the hosted Frappe Cloud service.
Key features
- Full-stack framework for custom web apps
- Accounting, inventory and operations in ERPNext
- HR, attendance and payroll modules
- CRM, helpdesk and learning apps
- Visual page builder for websites
Who it's for
Small and mid-sized businesses that want one system for finance and operations. Developers who need a base for custom internal tools will also find it useful, and partner firms set up and customise the apps for clients.
Pricing and good to know
The software is open source under the MIT licence, so the code itself is free. The hosted cloud service and partner implementation work are offered separately. Running the apps yourself means managing your own server, updates and backups, which takes some technical skill.
Highlights
- Full-stack framework for custom web apps
- Accounting, inventory and operations in ERPNext
- HR, attendance and payroll modules
- CRM, helpdesk and learning apps
- Visual page builder for websites
