ERPNext vs Holded: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of ERPNext and Holded to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
ERPNext
6.5/10
Open-source ERP from Frappe with built-in CRM for leads, opportunities, quotations and campaigns, aimed at small and mid-sized businesses that need sales tied to accounting and stock.
Holded
5.9/10
Cloud business management suite from Barcelona that combines invoicing, accounting, Spanish tax filing, CRM, projects and HR for small and mid-sized Spanish businesses.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo Sites | €15/mo Plus |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Self-hosted (open source) | €199/mo Premium |
| Features | ||
| Built-in Calling | Not listed | |
| Collaboration | Not listed | |
| Contact Management | Not listed | |
| Customer Support Management | Not listed | |
| Integrations | Not listed | |
| Lead Management | Not listed | |
| Marketing Automation | Not listed | |
| Mobile Access | Not listed | |
| Opportunity Management | Not listed | |
| Reporting & Analytics | Not listed | |
| More features | ||
| Invoicing | Not listed | |
| Accountant Access | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Tax Compliance | Not listed | |
| Bank Reconciliation | Not listed | |
ERPNext vs Holded cost by team size
| Team size | ERPNext | Holded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | €15/moPlus |
| 5 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | €99/moAvanzado |
| 10 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | €199/moPremium |
| 25 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | €15/moPlus |
| 50 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | €15/moPlus |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
EWhy choose ERPNext
- Has a free plan (Holded does not)
- Higher Customization score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (5/10 vs 2/10)
Why choose Holded
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (7/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
EERPNext
Pros
- All modules are free and open source with no per-user fees, so costs scale with compute rather than headcount.
- Leads, opportunities and quotations connect directly to sales orders, invoices and stock in the same system.
- Highly customizable: reviewers praise changing forms without code, with full scripting and custom apps for developers.
- Wide set of built-in connectors, including Twilio and Exotel telephony, Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, WooCommerce and Plaid.
- Cheap managed hosting on Frappe Cloud starting at $5 a month, with a 14-day trial.
Cons
- The ERPNext CRM workspace is scheduled for removal in version 17, and Frappe recommends its separate Frappe CRM app instead.
- Reviewers say setup and integration with legacy systems require skilled technical staff.
- Reviewers report performance slowdowns with large databases.
- Reporting is described as limited by some reviewers, and the interface as dated.
- The Product Warranty covers bug fixes only, not functional support.
Holded
Pros
- Generates Spanish VAT and income tax forms automatically from invoice and expense data, with VeriFactu included on every plan.
- Puts invoicing, accounting, CRM, projects and HR in one product, so a small Spanish company can replace several tools.
- Partner accounting firms get their own profile without using up a user seat.
- Native Shopify, WooCommerce and Amazon sync sends sales straight into the books.
- A 14-day free trial with no card required, plus 50 percent off for the first three months.
Cons
- Full double-entry accounting only begins at the 59 euro Estándar plan.
- Inventory, payroll, POS and SII are paid Gems that push the real cost above the listed price.
- Paying annually gives no discount, and each plan caps the number of invoices per calendar year.
- Automated tax filing only works for businesses based in Spain.
- Reviewers say support is slow at tax deadlines and the mobile app does less than the web version.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
ERPNext scores higher on our CRM criteria: 6.5/10 against 5.9/10 for Holded. The largest gap is in Cost: 9/10 for ERPNext and 6/10 for Holded.
ERPNext has a free plan; Holded does not list one.
ERPNext is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 5/10 for them, against 2/10 for Holded.
