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Indie alternatives to SAP

3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what SAP does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
DolibarrFreeYesYesWeb, Self-hosted
ERPNextFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted
OdooFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

The alternatives

1. Dolibarr

Open-source ERP and CRM for small businesses

Dolibarr is a modular open-source ERP and CRM for invoicing, stock, projects and HR.

Free · Web, Self-hosted · Website ↗

2. ERPNext

Free open-source ERP

ERPNext is an open-source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR and CRM.

Free plan · Web, Self-hosted · Website ↗

3. Odoo

Open-source suite of business apps

Odoo is a modular suite of business apps including CRM, accounting, inventory, POS, HR and e-commerce.

Free plan · Web, Self-hosted, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to SAP?

Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Dolibarr, ERPNext and Odoo.

Is there an open-source alternative to SAP?

Dolibarr, ERPNext and Odoo are open source.

Can I self-host an alternative to SAP?

Yes: Dolibarr, ERPNext and Odoo can run on your own server.

Which SAP alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On iPhone and iPad: Odoo. On Android: Odoo.

What makes these alternatives to SAP “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as SAP.

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