ERPNext vs Jira Comparison
Compare ERPNext vs Jira features, pricing, and more.
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.
Jira
7.3/10
Atlassian's work and issue-tracking platform for planning, tracking, and shipping projects, with scrum and kanban boards built mainly for software and technical teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo Sites | $8/user/mo Standard |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Self-hosted (open source) | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Task management | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
| More features | ||
| Marketing Automation | Not listed | |
| Built-in Calling | Not listed | |
| Collaboration | Not listed | |
| Customer Support Management | Not listed | |
| Lead Management | Not listed | |
| Integrations | Not listed | |
| Opportunity Management | Not listed | |
| Contact Management | Not listed | |
| Reporting & Analytics | Not listed | |
| Mobile Access | Not listed | |
ERPNext vs Jira cost by team size
ERPNext and Jira cost the same up to 10 users; ERPNext costs less from 25 users.
| Team size | ERPNext | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | FreeFree |
| 5 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | FreeFree |
| 10 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | FreeFree |
| 25 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $212/moStandard |
| 50 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $424/moStandard |
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
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for sales teams (5/10 vs 2/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Jira
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (10/10 vs 6/10)
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.
Jira
Pros
- The free plan supports up to 10 users and includes scrum and kanban boards.
- Reviewers highlight deep customization of workflows, boards, and fields.
- Sprint and agile management are strong, and Jira integrates with GitHub and Git tools.
- It links closely with Confluence and other Atlassian products, so tickets can be referenced across those apps.
- Time tracking is built into every plan, including Free.
Cons
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and an interface that overwhelms non-technical users.
- Users report slow issue loading and laggy boards in large deployments.
- Paid Marketplace apps can add hidden costs for reporting, CRM, and helpdesk needs.
- The free plan is limited to 100 emails per day and community support only.
- Troubleshooting failed automation rules can be frustrating.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for ERPNext. The largest gap is in Integration: 6/10 for ERPNext and 9/10 for Jira.
Both are free for 10 users.
Yes, both ERPNext and Jira have a free plan.
Jira is the better fit for developers: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 6/10 for ERPNext.
