---
title: "Installation"
space: "Frappe Framework"
url: "https://www.prilk.com/docs/frappe-framework/installation"
updated: "2026-05-14"
---

## Installation

There are three ways to run Frappe / ERPNext. Most Prilk customers don't install themselves — we manage the infrastructure for them — but knowing the options helps you decide.

### Frappe Cloud (managed)
Hosted by Frappe Technologies. The simplest path: sign up, pick a plan, install ERPNext and any apps you want. They handle backups, upgrades, and infrastructure.

### Prilk-managed hosting
We host on EU-region infrastructure (NL/DE), apply our localization apps by default, and provide support in English and Dutch. Suitable for customers who want a single point of contact and Dutch-compliant hosting.

### Self-hosted with bench
Open-source CLI for installing Frappe locally or on your own servers:

```bash
# Install bench
pip install frappe-bench

# Initialize a bench
bench init my-bench --frappe-version=version-15

# Create a site
cd my-bench
bench new-site mysite.local

# Install ERPNext
bench get-app erpnext --branch version-15
bench --site mysite.local install-app erpnext
```

Self-hosting is the most flexible but you own everything: backups, upgrades, OS patching, scaling.

### Choosing
| You want… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Fastest start, official support | Frappe Cloud |
| Dutch localization + Prilk apps preconfigured | Prilk-managed |
| Full control of infrastructure | Self-hosted bench |