How much does ERP software cost in India?

At Mavani Solution, a custom ERP with two or three core modules typically costs $3,500 to $12,000 (about ₹3 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh). Larger ERPs with finance, manufacturing or multi-branch operations and many integrations usually cost $12,000 to $36,000 (about ₹10.5 lakh to ₹32 lakh).

How long does it take to develop a custom ERP?

A first phase with one or two modules usually takes a few months including discovery, design, development, data migration and training. Full ERPs are typically delivered in several phases over a longer period.

Which ERP module should a business build first?

Start with the module that removes the most manual work or causes the most errors today. For traders and distributors that is usually inventory or order management; for manufacturers it is often production planning.

Is custom ERP better than off-the-shelf ERP?

It depends on your processes. Off-the-shelf ERP is faster to start when your workflows are standard. Custom ERP is better when your processes don't fit standard modules, licence costs grow with users, or you need deep integration with your own systems.

Can a custom ERP integrate with accounting and GST systems?

Yes. Custom ERPs commonly integrate with accounting software, GST e-invoicing, payment gateways, e-commerce platforms and shipping partners. Each integration adds to the cost, so prioritise the ones that save the most time.

ERP Software Development Cost in India (2026 Pricing Guide)

A custom ERP for a small or mid-sized business in India usually costs $3,500 to $12,000 (about ₹3 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh) when it covers two or three core modules such as inventory, purchasing and sales with a dashboard. A broader ERP with finance, manufacturing or multi-branch operations, many integrations and detailed permissions typically costs $12,000 to $36,000 (about ₹10.5 lakh to ₹32 lakh). These are Mavani Solution's published ranges for custom web applications and enterprise systems, with INR at roughly ₹88 per US dollar. Most businesses get better results by building the ERP in phases, starting with the module that removes the most manual work.

Key Takeaways

ERP cost depends mostly on the number of modules, integrations and user roles, and on how much data has to be migrated.
Phasing (one or two modules first) lowers upfront cost and gets the team using the system sooner.
Custom ERP makes sense when off-the-shelf systems force you to change how you work, or when licence fees grow with headcount.
Integrations with accounting, e-commerce, GST invoicing and logistics are often where the real value is.
Budget for training, data migration and ongoing support, not only development.

ERP Cost by Scope

Starter ERP (two to three modules)

Common for traders, distributors and service businesses moving off spreadsheets:

Inventory and stock movements.
Purchase orders and supplier records.
Sales orders, quotations and invoices.
Role-based access and a management dashboard.

Typical range: within $3,500 to $12,000.

Growth ERP (four to six modules)

For businesses with several departments or locations:

Everything in a starter ERP.
Accounting integration or a finance module.
Multi-warehouse or multi-branch support.
HR and payroll basics, or field service scheduling.
Approval workflows and audit trails.

Typical range: upper end of $3,500 to $12,000, moving into $12,000 to $36,000 as integrations and workflows grow.

Enterprise or Manufacturing ERP

For manufacturers and larger organisations:

Production planning, bills of materials and work orders.
Quality control and traceability.
Integrations with machines, barcode or RFID systems and logistics partners.
Advanced reporting, forecasting and single sign-on.

Typical range: $12,000 to $36,000, often delivered in phases. For manufacturing-specific detail, see our guide to manufacturing software development cost.

What Drives ERP Development Cost

Number of modules. Each module adds screens, business rules, reports and testing.
Workflow complexity. Multi-level approvals, pricing rules and exceptions take time to model correctly.
Integrations. Accounting software, GST e-invoicing, payment gateways, e-commerce stores, shipping partners and banks.
Users and permissions. Different views for owners, managers, warehouse staff and accountants.
Data migration. Cleaning and importing product, customer and historical transaction data.
Mobile access. Apps for warehouse scanning, field teams or approvals on the go.
Reporting needs. Standard reports are quick; custom analytics take longer.

Common ERP Modules

Inventory management: stock levels, transfers, batches and reorder alerts. Our guide to multi-channel inventory sync covers selling across several channels.
Purchasing: purchase orders, supplier management and approvals. See automating vendor onboarding and procurement approvals.
Sales and invoicing: quotations, orders, invoices and payment tracking.
Finance: ledgers, receivables, payables and tax reports, or integration with your accounting tool.
HR: employee records, attendance and payroll inputs.
Manufacturing: bills of materials, production orders and costing.
Reporting: dashboards for sales, stock, cash flow and margins.

Custom ERP vs Off-the-Shelf ERP

Ready-made ERP systems work well when your processes are standard and you can adapt to the software. A custom ERP is worth considering when:

Your workflows are a competitive advantage and don't fit standard modules.
You pay for many modules you don't use, or licence fees rise with every new user.
You need tight integration with in-house tools, marketplaces or partner systems.
You want full ownership of your data and the system.

A middle path is a modular or composable approach: a core system for finance and inventory with custom modules around it. Read composable ERP architecture for startups for how that works.

How to Phase an ERP Build

Map processes. Document how orders, stock and money move today, and where errors and delays happen.
Pick the first module. Choose the one that removes the most manual work, often inventory or order management.
Design and prototype. Test key screens with the people who will use them daily.
Build, migrate and launch the first phase, with training.
Add modules in later phases once the first is adopted.

Phasing spreads cost, reduces risk and gives you real usage data before you commit to the next module.

Adding AI to an ERP

AI can reduce manual entry and improve planning:

Invoice and document extraction from PDFs and emails. See intelligent document processing.
Demand forecasting for purchasing and stock levels. See AI demand forecasting for SMEs.
Natural-language reports, so managers can ask questions instead of building filters.

AI features start from about $3,000 at Mavani Solution.

Running Costs

Cloud hosting, backups and monitoring.
Third-party API fees (e-invoicing, SMS, shipping).
Maintenance and improvements, often through a retainer or a dedicated developer at $1,500 to $3,000 per month.

Get an ERP Estimate

We provide fixed-price quotes per phase after a short discovery call. Explore our web development services, try the app cost calculator, or contact us. If you are comparing systems for sales teams too, see our CRM development cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ERP software cost in India?: At Mavani Solution, a custom ERP with two or three core modules typically costs $3,500 to $12,000 (about ₹3 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh). Larger ERPs with finance, manufacturing or multi-branch operations and many integrations usually cost $12,000 to $36,000 (about ₹10.5 lakh to ₹32 lakh).
How long does it take to develop a custom ERP?: A first phase with one or two modules usually takes a few months including discovery, design, development, data migration and training. Full ERPs are typically delivered in several phases over a longer period.
Which ERP module should a business build first?: Start with the module that removes the most manual work or causes the most errors today. For traders and distributors that is usually inventory or order management; for manufacturers it is often production planning.
Is custom ERP better than off-the-shelf ERP?: It depends on your processes. Off-the-shelf ERP is faster to start when your workflows are standard. Custom ERP is better when your processes don't fit standard modules, licence costs grow with users, or you need deep integration with your own systems.
Can a custom ERP integrate with accounting and GST systems?: Yes. Custom ERPs commonly integrate with accounting software, GST e-invoicing, payment gateways, e-commerce platforms and shipping partners. Each integration adds to the cost, so prioritise the ones that save the most time.