Run it for yourself, or have it run for you.
ERPNext is established open source software on the Frappe framework: free to use, with hosting, setup and support paid separately. Oyo is one system for the whole company, priced per user and run by Oyo, with Oyo to talk to and a copilot for every team.
What each one does best.
Oyo
Option 01One system for the whole company, run for you.
Good at
- One set of books for every team
- Talk to Oyo, out loud or in text
- A copilot for every team
- Live in an hour from Excel, Tally or QuickBooks
Check before you choose
- You do not get the source code
- Newer than ERPNext, so ask to see your own work running
Best for
Owners who would rather run the business than run servers.
ERPNext
Option 02Free, open source software you run yourself or through a partner.
Good at
- No licence fee
- Open source code
- Host it where you like
- Change it with your own developers
Check before you choose
- Hosting, setup, support and changes are paid separately
- Needs technical people on your side or a partner
- Pakistan work depends on who sets it up
Best for
Teams with developers who want to own and change the code.
How they differ where it counts.
Plans, prices and features change, and partners differ. Ask each vendor to show you the same piece of your own work.
Swipe sideways to see each option.
| Topic | Oyo | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay | A price per user, per month, with hosting and updates done for you. | No licence fee. Hosting, setup, support and changes cost extra. |
| Who runs it | Oyo runs it for you, with updates included. | Frappe Cloud, a partner, or your own servers and staff. |
| Getting started | Bring your Excel, Tally or QuickBooks files and be live in an hour. | A setup project by your own team or a partner. |
| Pakistan tax | Sales tax and FBR digital invoicing are part of Oyo, run by Oyo's team. | Depends on the partner and the add-ons they set up. |
| Changing it | Switch modules on as you grow and set your own approval rules. | Change anything, with developers who know the Frappe framework. |
Five questions for every demo.
- 01
Do we want to run the system ourselves, or have it run for us?
- 02
Who keeps the servers, backups, security and updates going, and what does that cost?
- 03
Who keeps tax and e-invoicing rules up to date when they change?
- 04
Can you show our own order, from first message to payment, running in your system?
- 05
What will we pay in year one and year three, everything included?
Where this comes from
ERPNext details come from its public pages, documentation and source code in October 2026. Open source means no licence fee, not no cost: hosting, setup and support still cost money. Check both products before you choose.