ERPNext (Frappe HR)
Comprehensive open-source ERP with built-in recruiting module
ERPNext is a full-featured open-source ERP system that includes a comprehensive HR module with recruiting capabilities. Part of the Frappe framework, it offers recruiting as one component of a complete business management suite, making it ideal for organizations that need both HR and broader business management tools.
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Features
Recruiting Features
- ✓Job Opening Management - Create and track job openings across departments
- ✓Job Applicant Tracking - Manage applicants through the hiring pipeline
- ✓Staffing Plans - Plan hiring needs based on organizational requirements
- ✓Interview Scheduling - Schedule and track interviews
- ✓Offer Letter Generation - Automated offer letter creation
- ✓Integration with HR Module - Seamless transition from candidate to employee
Full HR Suite
- ✓Employee Management
- ✓Payroll Processing
- ✓Leave Management
- ✓Attendance Tracking
- ✓Performance Reviews
- ✓Training Management
Target Audience
- →Mid to large organizations
- →Companies needing full ERP + HR solution
- →Organizations with technical IT teams
Deployment
Type: Self-Hosted
Requirements:
- • Linux server (Ubuntu/Debian recommended)
- • Python 3.10+
- • MariaDB 10.6+
- • Redis
- • Node.js 18+
Advantages
- +Complete business management suite beyond just recruiting
- +Highly customizable and extensible
- +Active development and large community
- +Professional-grade features
Limitations
- −Complex setup and maintenance
- −Recruiting is not the primary focus
- −Steep learning curve
- −Requires significant technical expertise
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Last updated: 2026