ERPNext vs Scoro: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of ERPNext and Scoro 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.
Scoro
6.3/10
Modular professional services automation platform for agencies and consultancies that links CRM, quoting, projects, resource planning, time tracking and invoicing.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E ERPNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 4/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo Sites | $17/user/mo Time-billing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Self-hosted (open source) | $170/mo Time-billing |
| 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 | ||
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| App integrations | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Task management | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Goals and OKRs | Not listed | |
ERPNext vs Scoro cost by team size
ERPNext costs less from 5 users.
| Team size | ERPNext | Scoro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $85/moTime-billing |
| 10 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $170/moTime-billing |
| 25 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $425/moTime-billing |
| 50 users | FreeSelf-hosted (open source) | $850/moTime-billing |
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 (Scoro does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $170/mo
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Scoro
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 4/10)
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.
Scoro
Pros
- Covers the full service-delivery cycle (CRM, quotes, projects, time, resourcing, bills and invoices) in one data model, so margin reports by client, project or team need no spreadsheets.
- Modular 2026 pricing lets firms pay only for the apps they use, starting at $17 per user for time tracking and invoicing.
- Strong reporting for services firms: utilization, revenue forecasting, WIP, quoted vs actuals and budget health reports.
- Solid security posture for its size: ISO 27001 certification, SSO, two-step verification, SCIM provisioning via Okta and Azure AD, and a choice of AWS hosting regions.
- Open to automation and AI: REST API, webhooks, Zapier, a new developer portal and an MCP server that connects Scoro data to Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot Studio.
Cons
- Every combination requires at least five paid users, which inflates cost for very small teams.
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and lengthy setup, and some describe parts of the interface as dated.
- Support quality draws complaints on review sites, with some users saying meaningful help requires paid packages.
- Add-on, extra, integration and Enterprise prices are hidden behind a configurator or sales, which makes total cost hard to estimate upfront.
- Competitor reviews say there is no built-in team chat and that Gantt and task features are less flexible than in dedicated project management tools.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
ERPNext scores higher on our CRM criteria: 6.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Scoro. The largest gap is in Cost: 9/10 for ERPNext and 4/10 for Scoro.
ERPNext costs less for 10 users: free on its Self-hosted (open source) plan, against about $170/mo on its Time-billing plan for Scoro, billed monthly.
ERPNext has a free plan; Scoro does not list one.
ERPNext is the better fit for small business: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 5/10 for Scoro.
