# ERPNext vs Louez

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ERPNext | Louez |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | #9 of 11 in Inventory Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 702 ✓ | 59 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 202 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 71 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v13-baseline · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.3.1 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ERPNext scores 85/100 against 43/100 for Louez, so it is the safer default.

ERPNext ships more often: 71 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Louez.

If you want the quickest setup, Louez is easier to run; ERPNext needs more configuration.

ERPNext is growing faster right now (+1 202 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ERPNext](https://selfhost.directory/project/erpnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/erpnext.md)
- [Louez](https://selfhost.directory/project/louez) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/louez.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/erpnext-vs-louez