Flowyana ERP vs ERPNext: the ready-to-use ERPNext alternative for Indian businesses
ERPNext is Frappe's free, open-source ERP that Indian businesses host and implement themselves or through partners — Flowyana ERP is the ready-to-use alternative, hosted for you, with Dictode building anything custom.
Cuándo ERPNext es la opción correcta
ERPNext fits companies with in-house developers or a trusted Frappe partner who want to own and modify the software.
Cuándo Flowyana ERP es la opción correcta
Indian SMEs that want their ERP running this month — not after a self-implementation, a server setup and a partner contract — are the clear fit for Flowyana ERP, with Dictode as the build partner for the custom pieces that would otherwise send you into ERPNext's source code. Choose Flowyana ERP.
En qué destaca ERPNext
ERPNext is free, open source under GPL-3.0 and deep in manufacturing, for teams that want to host and change the code.
En qué destaca Flowyana ERP
Flowyana ERP is finished and hosted for you: no server to maintain and no partner to hire before your first GST invoice. Accounting with the CGST, SGST and IGST split, HSN/SAC per line and GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B summaries, inventory with batches, expiry and serials, an offline-first retail and restaurant POS, a CRM with a WhatsApp inbox, and HR and payroll share one ledger — from ₹999 a month billed yearly. When you need something specific, Dictode, from Calicut, builds it as a custom module or integration, typically in 4–8 weeks: the flexibility people pick open source for, without running the project yourself.
Comparación de funciones
| Función | Flowyana ERP | ERPNext | Notas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting, upgrades & backups handled for you | ✓ | ◐ | Flowyana is hosted on every plan. ERPNext is self-hosted for free, or hosted on Frappe Cloud from US$5 a month per site or US$40 per server (checked 2026-09-23). |
| Setup done by the vendor | ✓ | ✗ | Flowyana onboarding loads your products, customers, suppliers and price lists and configures accounts and GST with you; ERPNext says Frappe does not implement itself — you self-implement or use one of 200+ certified partners. |
| POS that keeps selling offline | ✓ | ◐ | Flowyana's retail and restaurant tills keep selling and printing offline and sync back; ERPNext describes a cloud POS with multi-store support and shifts, and does not mention offline use. |
| WhatsApp inbox on the CRM | ✓ | ✗ | Flowyana puts WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and email in one inbox beside the pipeline; no omnichannel inbox is listed on the ERPNext pages reviewed. |
| Published INR plans with users included | ✓ | ◐ | Flowyana ERP: ₹999, ₹3,149 or ₹8,999 a month billed yearly for 1, 5 or 15 users. ERPNext software is free; hosting and partner implementation are what you pay for. |
| GST e-invoicing (IRN) & e-way bill | ◐ | ✓ | ERPNext's India Compliance app supports e-invoicing with an IRN QR code. Flowyana does not generate IRNs or e-way bills; Dictode builds the IRN integration for your company, typically in 3–6 weeks. |
| Open-source code you can modify | ✗ | ✓ | ERPNext is GPL-3.0; Flowyana is configured through settings and roles, and Dictode builds custom modules on it to order. |
| ✓ Sí ✗ No ◐ Parcial / condicional | |||
India GST compliance: ERPNext vs Flowyana ERP
ERPNext's India Compliance app covers GST masters, GSTR-1, GSTR-2 and GSTR-3B reports and e-invoicing with an IRN QR code, bundled on Frappe Cloud — provided someone installs, configures and maintains it on your instance.
Flowyana ERP splits CGST, SGST and IGST on every posting, carries HSN/SAC per line and a GSTIN per branch, and builds GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B summaries out of the box. If your turnover puts you under IRN e-invoicing, Dictode builds that integration for your company — including the signed QR on the invoice print — typically in 3–6 weeks, from a team in Calicut working Indian hours.
Veredicto
ERPNext is the right tool if owning and editing the source is the goal and you have the people to run it. Most Indian businesses do not want an ERP project — they want an ERP. Flowyana ERP is that: hosted, configured with you, with GST, offline POS, WhatsApp CRM and payroll on one ledger at a published rupee price. And because Dictode builds custom modules, IRN e-invoicing and integrations on Flowyana, you keep the flexibility without the servers, upgrades and partner invoices. Choose Flowyana ERP — book a free call and get a written proposal within 24 hours.