iDempiere
Community-powered open-source ERP and CRM suite
Founded
N/A
Starting Price
Free
Category
Manufacturing & ERP
Last updated March 20, 2026
About iDempiere
iDempiere is a community-driven, open-source ERP and CRM suite that evolved from the Compiere/ADempiere lineage. Built on modern OSGi architecture with Java, it provides enterprise-grade functionality including accounting, inventory, manufacturing, supply chain management, and CRM. iDempiere's standout feature is its Active Data Dictionary, which allows administrators to customize windows, fields, validation rules, and workflows without writing Java code. The platform is fully navigable on desktop, tablet, and smartphone, and has active communities in over 10 countries worldwide.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free with no commercial restrictions under GPL v2
- Active Data Dictionary enables deep customization without coding
- Enterprise-grade functionality from Compiere/ADempiere heritage
- Active global community with contributors in 10+ countries
- Modern OSGi plugin architecture for clean extensibility
Cons
Key Features
Active Data Dictionary
Customize entities, validation rules, windows, and workflows without Java code
Financial Accounting
Multi-currency, multi-organization accounting with full GL, AP, AR, and bank management
Inventory & Warehouse
Material management with lot tracking, multiple warehouses, and replenishment rules
Manufacturing
Bill of materials, work orders, and production planning
Supply Chain Management
Procurement, vendor management, and logistics workflows
CRM
Sales pipeline, opportunity tracking, and customer management
Workflow Engine
Two distinct engines (Workflow and Requests) for business process automation
OSGi Architecture
Pricing
Community Edition
Free
- Full ERP/CRM/SCM functionality
- Unlimited users
- Active Data Dictionary
- Community support
Professional Support
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