# ERPNext vs Zulip

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

| | ERPNext | Zulip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 40 713 ✓ | 26 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 213 ✓ | +191 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 73 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v16.53.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

ERPNext scores 85/100 against 82/100 for Zulip, so it is the safer default.

ERPNext ships more often: 73 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.

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

ERPNext is growing faster right now (+1 213 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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