How Does OSForBiz Compare?
Honest comparison of OSForBiz ERPNext implementation vs other ERP solutions in the UAE market.
OSForBiz vs SAP Business One
| Before | After | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|
| License Cost: AED 150K to 500K | OSForBiz: AED 0 (open source) | AED 150K+ saved |
| Implementation: AED 200K to 1M | OSForBiz: From AED 1,999 | AED 165K+ saved |
| Monthly Cost: AED 5K to 20K | OSForBiz: AED 150 to 3K | 85% lower costs |
| Customization: Limited and expensive | OSForBiz: Flexible (open source) | Full flexibility |
| UAE Compliance: Localization extra cost | OSForBiz: Native support | No extra cost |
| Target Market: Enterprises (100 to 10,000+) | OSForBiz: SMBs (10 to 500) | Right sized solution |
| Vendor Lock in: High lock in | OSForBiz: No lock in | Full ownership |
Bottom Line: SAP is built for enterprises with 500 to 10,000+ employees. For UAE SMBs (10 to 500 employees), SAP is expensive overkill. OSForBiz delivers 80% of SAP functionality for 5% of the cost.
OSForBiz (ERPNext) vs Odoo
| Before | After | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing: Limited (Enterprise proprietary) | OSForBiz: Truly open source (GPL v3) | No license fees ever |
| UAE Compliance: Requires localization modules | OSForBiz: Built in (FTA VAT) | No extra modules |
| Implementation Quality: Varies by partner | OSForBiz: 469 quality checkpoints | Consistent quality |
| Success Rate: Not disclosed | OSForBiz: 95%+ documented | Proven results |
| Pricing Model: Per module, per user | OSForBiz: Fixed package pricing | Predictable costs |
| Customization Cost: Extra per customization | OSForBiz: Included in package | All inclusive |
| Support: Per incident or contract | OSForBiz: Included in retainer | Unlimited support |
Bottom Line: Odoo Community is truly open source, but Odoo Enterprise (what most partners sell) is proprietary with per module pricing. ERPNext is fully open source (GPL v3) with no license fees ever.
OSForBiz vs DIY ERPNext
| Before | After | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Cost: AED 0 (your time) | OSForBiz: From AED 1,999 | Time is money |
| Time to Live: 6 to 24 months | OSForBiz: 4 to 18 weeks | 80% faster |
| UAE VAT Compliance: Configure yourself | OSForBiz: Pre configured | FTA ready |
| Support: Community forums only | OSForBiz: 24/7 support included | Expert help |
| Success Rate: Unknown (high failure) | OSForBiz: 95%+ | Guaranteed results |
| Training: Self taught | OSForBiz: 6 to 30 hours included | Professional training |
| Data Migration: Do it yourself | OSForBiz: Included | Zero data loss |
| Automation Workflows: Build from scratch | OSForBiz: 30 pre built | Ready to use |
Bottom Line: DIY ERPNext is free software, but implementation cost is hidden in your time. Most DIY attempts fail after 6 to 12 months due to complexity. OSForBiz delivers a working system in 4 to 18 weeks with guaranteed success.
Still Have Questions About Which ERP is Right for You?When You are Ready,
We are Here.
Book a free 30 minute consultation. We will give you honest advice, even if it means recommending a competitor.Book a free 30 minute consultation. We will give you honest advice, even if it means recommending a competitor.