AureusERP — Free Open-Source Enterprise Resource Planning Platform

Introduction

AureusERP is a modern, open-source enterprise resource planning platform built with Laravel and FilamentPHP. It provides integrated modules for accounting, human resources, inventory management, sales, and purchasing, designed for small and mid-sized businesses that need a customizable ERP without licensing fees.

What AureusERP Does

• Manages double-entry accounting with journal entries, invoicing, and financial reports
• Handles HR workflows including recruitment, employee records, and payroll tracking
• Tracks inventory with warehouse management, stock movements, and reorder rules
• Processes sales orders from quotation through delivery and payment
• Manages purchase orders with vendor tracking and approval workflows

Architecture Overview

AureusERP is a Laravel monolithic application using FilamentPHP as the admin panel framework. It stores data in a relational database (MySQL or PostgreSQL). The modular design organizes business logic into separate Laravel packages for each ERP domain (accounting, HR, inventory). The frontend uses Livewire for reactive UI components without requiring a separate JavaScript framework.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Requires PHP 8.2+, Composer, and a MySQL or PostgreSQL database
• Clone the repository and run Composer install to fetch dependencies
• Configure the database connection and application settings in the .env file
• Run migrations with seed data to initialize the default chart of accounts and settings
• Deploy behind Nginx or Apache with standard Laravel production practices

Key Features

• Modular architecture allowing selective activation of ERP modules
• Built on FilamentPHP for a polished, responsive admin interface
• Multi-company support for managing separate business entities
• Comprehensive audit trail on all financial and inventory transactions
• Active development with regular feature additions and community contributions

Comparison with Similar Tools

• ERPNext — Python/Frappe stack; AureusERP uses Laravel/PHP which is more common in web hosting
• Odoo — large footprint with a commercial edition; AureusERP is fully open source
• Dolibarr — older PHP ERP; AureusERP uses modern Laravel and FilamentPHP
• Crater — focused on invoicing only; AureusERP covers full ERP functionality
• Akaunting — accounting-focused; AureusERP adds HR, inventory, and sales modules

FAQ

Q: What database engines does AureusERP support? A: MySQL and PostgreSQL are the primary supported databases.

Q: Can I run AureusERP in Docker? A: Community Docker configurations are available, though the recommended setup uses a standard Laravel deployment.

Q: Is AureusERP suitable for large enterprises? A: It is designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Large enterprises may need additional customization.

Q: What license does AureusERP use? A: AureusERP is released under the MIT license.

Sources

• https://github.com/aureuserp/aureuserp