name: ERPNext FinOps
description: Financial operations guidance for ERPNext API integrations. ERPNext is open-source with no per-call API fees. Costs arise from hosting (Frappe Cloud or self-hosted infrastructure) and optional implementation partner services.
url: https://frappe.io/erpnext/pricing
costModel: Infrastructure-based (no per-API-call fees)
apiCosts:
  perCall: $0
  perRequest: $0
  description: ERPNext REST API has no per-call or per-request fees. All API usage is included with the hosting plan or free in self-hosted deployments.
hostingCosts:
  - tier: Self-Hosted
    monthlyCost: $0 (software)
    notes: Infrastructure costs depend on chosen cloud provider or on-premise hardware
  - tier: Frappe Cloud Sites
    monthlyCostUSD: 5
    monthlyCostINR: 410
    notes: Shared hosting entry tier; resource quotas may limit heavy API workloads
  - tier: Frappe Cloud Servers
    monthlyCostUSD: 20
    monthlyCostINR: 1800
    notes: Better performance for API-heavy integrations
  - tier: Frappe Cloud Premium Servers
    monthlyCostUSD: 125
    monthlyCostINR: 5400
    notes: Dedicated resources, autoscaling, best for production API workloads
implementationCosts:
  diy: $0
  partnerAssisted: $2000 to $8000 per integration (typical range)
  fullImplementation: Variable; contact certified partner
  notes: 200+ certified Frappe/ERPNext partners globally
optimizationTips:
  - Use pagination (limit_page_length) to reduce per-request data volume
  - Cache frequently-read DocType data client-side to reduce API call frequency
  - Use field filtering (fields parameter) to request only needed columns
  - Batch updates using PUT operations rather than multiple individual calls
  - For self-hosted, scale infrastructure horizontally during peak API load
  - Start with Frappe Cloud Sites plan and upgrade based on actual usage metrics
  - Use 14-day free trial to benchmark API performance before committing to a plan
discounts:
  - Educational institutions qualify for special pricing
  - Nonprofits qualify for special pricing
  - Contact Frappe sales for volume or multi-site arrangements
licenseNote: ERPNext is AGPL-3.0 licensed. Self-hosting is always free. Commercial support and hosting are optional paid services.