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Frappe HR

by Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Since 2008

Open-source HR and payroll from Frappe.

ERP softwarePayroll softwareMade in IndiaFree planOpen source
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
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What is Frappe HR?

Frappe HR is erp software from Frappe Technologies, an Indian company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and has been building software since 2008. Open-source HR and payroll from Frappe.

ERP software unifies finance, inventory, production, purchase, sales and often HR into a single database. It is the highest-stakes purchase in this catalogue: implementation typically costs more than licensing, and a failed rollout is expensive to unwind.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond erp software, Frappe HR also covers payroll software. Because it is built in India, GST, INR pricing and local support hours are native rather than bolted on.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Frappe HR features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Frappe HR adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Financial accounting with GST and TDS
  • Inventory and multi-warehouse
  • Production planning and BOM
  • Purchase and sales order management
  • Quality control
  • Project accounting
  • HR and payroll modules
  • Dashboards and MIS
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host
  • INR pricing and India-based support

Frappe HR pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Frappe HR charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on frappe.io.

Specifications

Category
ERP software, Payroll software
Vendor
Frappe Technologies
Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2008
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
Yes

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Frappe HR — frequently asked questions

What is Frappe HR?+

Frappe HR is erp software by Frappe Technologies, an Indian company from Mumbai. Open-source HR and payroll from Frappe.

How much does Frappe HR cost?+

Frappe HR has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Frappe HR offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Frappe HR offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Frappe HR made in India?+

Yes. Frappe HR is built by Frappe Technologies, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Who is Frappe HR best suited for?+

Frappe HR suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for erp software with payroll software.

What are the best alternatives to Frappe HR?+

Popular alternatives in erp software include Zoho One, Odoo, ERPNext Cloud. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Frappe HR deployed?+

Frappe HR is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Founded 2008 · 11 products in our catalogue · Indian company

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