5 min
Deploy time — plus 20-40 min for company setup wizard
ERP & BusinessFrom $29/app/month
Managed ERPNext Hosting
Full-featured open-source ERP system
What is ERPNext on ManageStacks?
ERPNext on ManageStacks is the self-hosted Frappe-based open-source ERP — accounting, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, HR — deployed to your own AWS, Azure, or GCP region for a flat $29 per site per month, instead of the per-user pricing model of Frappe Cloud, NetSuite, or SAP Business One. Your ERP data (customers, transactions, chart of accounts) stays in your cloud. Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, and Nginx are all managed for you.
ERPNext on ManageStacks is the self-hosted Frappe-based open-source ERP — accounting, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, HR — deployed to your own AWS, Azure, or GCP region for a flat $29 per site per month, instead of the per-user pricing model of Frappe Cloud, NetSuite, or SAP Business One. Your ERP data (customers, transactions, chart of accounts) stays in your cloud. Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, and Nginx are all managed for you.
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About ERPNext
What ERPNext does, and why teams deploy it.
ERPNext is a comprehensive, open-source enterprise resource planning system built on the Frappe framework. It covers accounting, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, HR, project management, asset tracking, and CRM in a single integrated platform — the same coverage you'd get from NetSuite or Odoo, but without the per-user licence.
Used by 10,000+ companies in 150+ countries, ERPNext ships with a modern web UI, an extensible schema (DocTypes), a built-in workflow engine, and a REST API for integrations. Multi-company, multi-currency, and multi-language operations are supported out of the box. Its India-specific compliance (GST, TDS, e-way bill) makes it the default choice for mid-market Indian manufacturers and distributors.
Running ERPNext yourself means running Frappe bench on top of Python + Node, a MariaDB or MySQL database with correct innodb tuning, Redis for the cache and queue, Nginx as a reverse proxy, and Supervisor for the worker/scheduler processes. Add SSL, backups, patch discipline (ERPNext ships weekly), and a plan for the site's growing files/ directory and you've built an ops role. ManageStacks handles that role.
DIY vs ManageStacks
What running ERPNext yourself looks like — and what it looks like with us.
DIY self-hosting
- Provision a Ubuntu VM, install Python + Node + MariaDB + Redis + Nginx, run bench init
- Configure SSL, DNS, Supervisor for workers, log rotation, and files/ backup separately
- Debug the first bench update that breaks a custom DocType or a site migration
- Test each weekly ERPNext release; delay updates until you have time to validate
- Rebuild the whole stack when the underlying Ubuntu LTS goes EOL
On ManageStacks
- Subscribe through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace
- ERPNext comes up with Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, Nginx, and SSL provisioned
- Daily MariaDB + files/ backups run in the background with point-in-time recovery
- New ERPNext versions arrive as one-click updates after we validate migrations
- OS-level patching and platform maintenance happen during your window, not yours to schedule
ERPNext on ManageStacks — key numbers
$29/site/mo
Flat per site, regardless of user count
150+ countries
ERPNext installed base — battle-tested globally
GST + IRP
India compliance modules included, plus ERPPlugs bridges
Key features
Everything ERPNext ships with, running on our stack.
- Complete ERP: accounting, HR, CRM, inventory, manufacturing, projects
- Multi-company, multi-currency, and multi-language operations
- Built-in workflow engine and DocType-based custom forms
- REST API and webhooks for external integrations
- India-localised compliance: GST, TDS, e-invoicing, e-way bill
- Print format designer with per-language templates
- Report builder + dashboards for real-time business intelligence
- Frappe HR module with attendance, payroll, and leave management
- Manufacturing bill-of-materials, work orders, and job cards
- Full data export — MariaDB dump + files/ backup on demand
How it deploys
From subscribe to live in minutes.
Subscribe
Subscribe to ManageStacks through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace.
Provision
ERPNext spins up with Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, Nginx, SSL, and Grafana monitoring — typically 3-5 minutes.
Initialise
Complete the first-run wizard: company details, chart of accounts, tax templates, and admin user. 20-40 minutes.
Go live
Import opening balances, migrate historical data (bench backup import), or start entering new transactions.
Who this is for
Built for teams that want ERPNext to just work.
Indian SMBs and mid-market
You need GST-compliant ERP without the NetSuite price tag. ERPNext's India-localised modules handle GST, TDS, e-invoicing, and e-way bill natively. ManageStacks runs the platform so your accounts team can focus on the ERP, not the server.
Manufacturing and distribution
You need BOMs, work orders, batch/serial tracking, and multi-warehouse inventory. ERPNext ships with all of it. ManageStacks gives you production-grade hosting without hiring a Frappe DevOps engineer.
Group companies with 5-50 subsidiaries
Frappe bench is multi-tenant — one deployment can host all your group sites with per-company data isolation. ManageStacks manages the bench so you scale sites, not servers.
Compliance & compatibility
What we handle, what ERPNext runs on.
Compliance & operations
- Automated SSL/TLS via Let's Encrypt with custom-domain support
- Daily encrypted MariaDB + files/ backups stored in a separate region
- Point-in-time recovery within the retention window
- OS-level security patches applied during your maintenance window
- India + EU data-residency — deployment stays in your chosen cloud region
- Per-site data isolation for multi-tenant group deployments
Compatibility
- Version
- Latest ERPNext v15/v16 (validated before release) on Frappe framework
- Runtime
- Python 3.11 + Node.js 20 (Frappe bench)
- Dependencies
- MariaDB 10.6+, Redis 7, Nginx, Supervisor
- Min. resources
- 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM (dedicated) for small deployments
How ManageStacks helps
We handle the parts you shouldn't be writing yourself.
ManageStacks deploys ERPNext with Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, Nginx, and Supervisor pre-configured. We handle bench upgrades, database backups, SSL renewal, and the operational polish that makes Frappe work in production, letting your team focus on ERP configuration and process customisation.
How it compares
ERPNext on ManageStacks vs the alternatives.
How ERPNext on ManageStacks compares to Frappe Cloud (the vendor-hosted offering) and the traditional ERP alternatives on architectural properties.
| Property | ERPNext on ManageStacksUs | Frappe Cloud | NetSuite | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Managed on your AWS, Azure, or GCP | Vendor-hosted | Vendor-hosted | On-prem or partner-hosted |
| Data residency | Your cloud region | Vendor infrastructure | Vendor infrastructure | Your infrastructure or partner |
| Pricing basis | Flat per site | Per site + per-user add-ons | Per user (annual contract) | Per user + implementation |
| Custom apps | Fully supported | Supported (marketplace apps) | SuiteScript / SuiteCloud | SDK / AddOns |
| Open source | Yes (AGPL/GPL) | Yes (AGPL/GPL, hosted) | No (proprietary) | No (proprietary) |
| India localisation | Included + ERPPlugs bridges | Included | Partial (via partners) | Via India localisation add-on |
Comparison focuses on architectural properties (deployment model, pricing basis, open-source status) that don't change with vendor pricing pages. Verify current pricing on each vendor's own site.
FAQ
Common questions about ERPNext on ManageStacks.
How long does it take to deploy ERPNext on ManageStacks?
Under 5 minutes for the platform; another 20-40 minutes to complete the first-run wizard (company details, chart of accounts, tax templates). We provision Frappe bench, MariaDB, Redis, Nginx, SSL, monitoring, and backups automatically — no bench init on a fresh Ubuntu box.
How does this compare to Frappe Cloud pricing?
Frappe Cloud is the vendor's hosted offering, priced per site plus per-user for premium features. ManageStacks is a flat $29 per site per month regardless of user count. For most SMB/mid-market Indian deployments (20-200 users), self-hosted on ManageStacks is materially cheaper. Frappe Cloud is worth it if you want direct vendor support on the ERPNext application itself — we handle the platform underneath, not application-level configuration.
Can I migrate my existing ERPNext instance to ManageStacks?
Yes. Export your existing ERPNext site (bench backup produces a MariaDB dump, files.tar, and private-files.tar) and we handle the import. Custom apps, DocTypes, workflows, print formats, and reports all transfer. Migration is a supported onboarding operation.
Does ManageStacks handle ERPNext and Frappe version upgrades?
Yes — and this is where ManageStacks pays for itself. ERPNext ships new versions weekly, with major-version migrations (v15 → v16) requiring bench update and DocType patches. We test each release, run migrations in a staging clone, and flag breaking changes before rolling forward. One-click apply once validated.
Are custom apps and modifications supported?
Yes. Custom Frappe apps install through the standard bench get-app + bench install-app flow and persist across updates. On Business plans we support private Git repos for internal apps. Frappe hooks, whitelisted methods, and JS/CSS customisations all work as they do on a self-managed deployment.
How is Indian GST + e-invoicing handled?
ERPNext's India compliance module (GST, TDS, e-invoice via IRP, e-way bill) is included. Combined with the ERPPlugs Tally/SAP-B1 connectors (also from Perimattic), you can bridge ERPNext with existing GST portal filings and IRP submissions.
Can I run multiple ERPNext sites on one deployment?
Yes. Frappe bench is multi-tenant by design — each site (company or subsidiary) gets its own MariaDB database and files directory. On Business plans we support multi-site deployments where a single Frappe bench serves 5-50 sites for group companies.
What happens to my data if I leave?
Full export — bench backup produces MariaDB dump, files.tar, and private-files.tar in the standard ERPNext format. You can import into a self-managed bench or Frappe Cloud anywhere. Migration off ManageStacks is a supported operation.
Deploy ERPNext in under 5 minutes.
Subscribe through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace. We handle provisioning, SSL, monitoring, backups, updates, and security. From $29/app/month.