Frappe HR
A complete HR suite without the license bill; the server, backups and upgrades are now in your job description.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Launch its Docker Compose stack, or install hrms and ERPNext into an existing Frappe Bench
- Operational Setup
- The full Frappe/ERPNext stack brings Docker, MariaDB, Redis, proxy/TLS and version-compatible app upgrades
- Where Your Data Lives
- Each Frappe site has its own MariaDB database plus private/public files directories; backups are SQL dumps and file archives under the site
- The Catch / Trade-off
- The broad Frappe/ERP stack is much harder to operate and less streamlined than BambooHR's managed HRIS.
Replaces 10 paid apps
up to $194/mo ($2,328/yr) in subscriptions
Frappe HR FAQ
Common questions
Is Frappe HR free and open source?+
Frappe HR is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. A complete HR suite without the license bill; the server, backups and upgrades are now in your job description.
What paid software does Frappe HR replace?+
Frappe HR serves as a free replacement for 10 paid SaaS applications: BambooHR, Connecteam, Deel, Factorial, Gusto, HiBob, Homebase, Personio, Remote, Rippling, saving up to $194/month ($2,328/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Frappe HR?+
Installation: Launch its Docker Compose stack, or install hrms and ERPNext into an existing Frappe Bench. Setup notes: The full Frappe/ERPNext stack brings Docker, MariaDB, Redis, proxy/TLS and version-compatible app upgrades
What is the catch or trade-off with Frappe HR?+
The broad Frappe/ERP stack is much harder to operate and less streamlined than BambooHR's managed HRIS.