Axelor
Open-source low-code ERP with BPM and AI integration
About Axelor
Axelor is a comprehensive open-source business application suite that combines ERP, CRM, BPM, workflow automation, and business intelligence into a unified platform. Built with a low-code/no-code approach, Axelor allows businesses to customize applications through a drag-and-drop studio without writing Java code. The platform includes 30+ business modules covering sales, HR, finance, supply chain, and production, with 1,500+ ready-to-use connectors. Founded in France, Axelor serves over a million users and offers both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low-code/no-code customization eliminates need for developer resources
- Modern, intuitive UI that's easy for non-technical users to navigate
- Combines ERP + CRM + BPM in a single integrated platform
- Strong data sovereignty with EU (France) hosting option
- Active development with AI features and regular updates
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Odoo or ERPNext
- Enterprise pricing not fully transparent on website
- Documentation could be more comprehensive in English
- Some advanced features require paid enterprise plan
Key Features
Low-Code Studio
Drag-and-drop application builder to customize forms, workflows, and business logic without coding
BPM Engine
Built-in business process management for workflow automation and approval chains
30+ Business Modules
CRM, sales, HR, accounting, inventory, production, project management, and more
AI Integration
Built-in artificial intelligence for document processing, predictions, and workflow optimization
1,500+ Connectors
Pre-built integrations with third-party services and APIs
Financial Management
Accounting, invoicing, budgeting, and financial reporting
Supply Chain
Purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and quality control
HR Management
Employee records, timesheets, expenses, fleet management, and leave tracking
Pricing
- Full open-source platform
- Self-hosted deployment
- Community support
- All core modules
- Cloud hosting in France
- Professional support
- SLA guarantees
- Priority updates
Featured In
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Best for manufacturers who need highly customizable ERP with low-code workflow design and EU data hosting