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title: "Why ERPNext?"
space: "Easyecom_integration"
url: "https://incirco.frappe.cloud/EasyEcom_Integration/why-erpnext"
updated: "2026-01-29"
---

When considering an ERP system for your business, it's important to understand the reasons why ERPNext stands out as a preferred choice. ERPNext addresses several fundamental challenges that large enterprises and SMEs often face when managing their resources.

ERPNext addresses some fundamental problems SMEs struggle with when managing their resources:

1. **Affordability**: Cloud first Enterprise Grade ERP, at par with sophisticated systems like SAP and yet affordable. Please go through this [1-minute read](https://docs.erpnext.com/docs/v13/user/manual/en/introduction) to understand more.
2. **Open Source**: ERPNext is a [free and open source software](https://docs.erpnext.com/docs/v13/user/manual/en/introduction/open-source) published under GNU GPLv3 licence, which gives you advantages like:


	* There is no lock-in with one specific vendor
	* You can host the application anywhere, including your own server to gain complete ownership and privacy of the data
3. **Completeness**: All necessary modules are available - [view the full list](https://erpnext.com/docs/v13/user/manual/en).
4. **Customization**: It is easy to add fields or add more features.
5. **Efficiency**: Computing requirements are relatively low (cheaper to host and manage).
6. **Wholesomeness**: A single system and database that allows multiple users to record transactions or extract data simultaneously.


> Reference:
> 
> * <https://docs.erpnext.com/docs/v13/user/manual/en/introduction>
> * <https://docs.erpnext.com/docs/v13/user/manual/en/introduction/open-source>
>