Open-Source ERP · jishenghua

jshERP

jshERP is an open-source ERP system built on SpringBoot targeting small and medium enterprises in China, offering procurement, sales, inventory, and financial management modules. It is actively maintained, Apache-2.0 licensed, and available as both self-hosted and cloud SaaS offerings.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/jishenghua/jshERP

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Java

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Apache-2.0

License (OSI-approved)

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Field	Value
Repository	jishenghua/jshERP
Owner	jishenghua
Primary language	Java
License	Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	4.4k
Forks	1.5k
Open issues	102
Latest release	v3.5 (2024-11-11)
Last updated	2026-07-08
Source	https://github.com/jishenghua/jshERP

What jshERP is

Java-based monolithic ERP using SpringBoot 2.0, Mybatis for persistence, Vue 2.7 frontend with Ant Design UI, and Redis/Nginx for scaling. Supports multi-tenant architecture and requires MySQL 8.0, JDK 1.8, and Redis for deployment.

Quickstart

Get the jshERP source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/jishenghua/jshERP.git2cd jshERP3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Small-to-medium manufacturing or retail operations

Covers procurement, sales, inventory, warehouse management, and basic financial workflows with support for assembly/disassembly and order management; role-based access control down to button level.

Cost-conscious enterprises seeking open-source alternatives

100% open-source under Apache-2.0 allows commercial use and customization without licensing fees; eliminates vendor lock-in for organizations comfortable with self-hosting.

Java development teams adding ERP capabilities to existing platforms

Modular SpringBoot architecture enables extraction and integration of specific ERP modules into larger enterprise applications; documented interfaces and plugin extensibility.

Implementation considerations

Deployment stack (MySQL 8.0, JDK 1.8, Redis 6.2.1, Nginx 1.12.2) must be provisioned and version-locked; non-standard versions may cause compatibility issues.
Multi-tenant SaaS model requires careful database isolation, tenant routing, and schema migration strategy; README provides no detail on tenant segregation security.
Default credentials (admin/123456) must be rotated immediately post-deployment; no evidence of credential rotation policies in documentation.
Frontend requires Node 20.17.0 and npm/yarn builds; CI/CD pipeline needed for Vue 2.7 asset compilation and SpringBoot packaging.
102 open issues on GitHub; assess priority and age to determine feature/bug backlog risk for your deployment timeline.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Zero-infrastructure or serverless-first environments — Requires managed MySQL, Redis, Nginx, and JVM runtime; not designed for containerless or function-as-a-service deployments without significant rearchitecting.
Multi-regional or globally distributed deployments — No evidence of built-in replication, CDN integration, or multi-datacenter features; assumes single-deployment database and cache layer.
Heavily regulated enterprises requiring formal audit trails and compliance frameworks — README mentions role/permission controls but does not document SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA compliance, data residency, or cryptographic audit log capabilities.
Organizations requiring guaranteed commercial SLA support — Community-driven open-source project; README lists contact email for customization but does not specify SLA, response time guarantees, or vendor support contracts.

License & commercial use

Apache License 2.0: permissive OSI license allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with no royalties, provided Apache notices are retained in derivative works.

Apache-2.0 explicitly permits commercial use. However: (1) README advertises paid SaaS tier (198 CNY/year on Taobao) alongside open-source; confirm internal cost structure. (2) No warranty or liability disclaimers beyond standard Apache text are visible. (3) For production commercial deployments, review license terms yourself and consider engaging author ([email protected]) for support or indemnification clauses.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

README does not document: authentication mechanisms (JWT/session), encryption (TLS/TDE), SQL injection/XSS mitigations, rate limiting, CSRF protection, dependency vulnerability scanning, or penetration test results. Default credentials present in deployment (admin/123456). Multi-tenant isolation strategy and data segregation not detailed. Permission system described as 'fine-grained' but no code review or threat model provided. Production use requires security audit and hardening.

Alternatives to consider

Odoo Community (Python, LGPL-3.0)

Larger ecosystem, more pre-built modules, better Western compliance (GDPR), more active community, but heavier deployment footprint and steeper learning curve.

Dolibarr (PHP, GPL-3.0+, LGPL-2.1)

Lighter footprint, simpler stack, strong open-source community, but fewer advanced features and less active development than jshERP.

Frappe/ERPNext (Python, AGPL-3.0 + commercial)

Modern web stack, strong documentation, active community, but AGPL license requires careful review for commercial use; stronger cloud-native deployment.

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jshERP FAQ

Can I use jshERP in production without paying for the SaaS tier?

Yes. Apache-2.0 permits commercial self-hosting. However, the author offers a paid cloud tier (198 CNY/year); confirm you will manage infrastructure, security, and support independently.

Does jshERP support multi-currency or multi-language tax compliance?

README states 73-language UI support but does not document localized tax logic, currency conversion, or compliance frameworks. Manual customization likely needed for non-China deployments.

What is the security posture for multi-tenant data isolation?

Unknown. README describes role-based access control but does not detail tenant segregation, encryption at rest, or data isolation verification. Requires code review and security audit before production multi-tenant deployment.

How do I get support for bugs or production outages?

Author provides email ([email protected]) for customization and contact info (QQ/WeChat) for technical questions. No SLA or guaranteed response time documented. Community GitHub issues available but no formal support contract.

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