Advantages of open source

ERPNext is a free and open source software released under the GNU General Public License license. This license grants you

- Freedom to use the software for any purpose

- Freedom to change the software to suit your needs

- Freedom to share software with anyone

- Freely share the changes you make

- The source code of ERPNext is available on GitHub.

The advantages of open source software are:

- There is no lock-in to a particular supplier.

- You can host the application anywhere, including your own server, for full ownership and privacy of your data.

- You can visit the community for help.

- You benefit from using a product that has been criticized and used by a wide range of people who have reported hundreds of issues and suggestions for improving the product.

While ERPNext is free and open source, running a server for ERPNext, implementing and supporting it is not an easy task. You should choose to seek professional help or find a suitable service provider. This will allow you to reduce risk and focus on delivering business value.