Does the ERP include LHDN e-invoicing and SST?

Both are modules you add when you need them: LHDN e-invoice at RM 750 and SST at RM 300, each on top of the sales or accounting module. No SST is charged.

Can I start with a few modules and add more later?

Yes. Most SMEs start with accounting, sales and inventory, then add payroll, a staff app or a customer portal once the core is in daily use. Each later module is priced from the same rate card.

Who owns the ERP code and the data?

You do, once each milestone is paid. The code, the database and the hosting accounts are set up in your name, so you can move to another developer at any time.

Are server and hardware costs included?

No. Cloud hosting, a local server, databases and devices are paid by you, at cost and with no markup. ERP Care covers looking after them, not buying them.

Can staff use the ERP on their phones?

Yes. The core works in any browser, and the staff app module (RM 1,200) puts approvals, payslips, leave and claims on iOS and Android. Attendance, stock counts, delivery proof and field service are optional add-ons from RM 450 each.

Is the calculator estimate a fixed quote?

No. It gives a range of plus or minus 15%. The fixed quote follows the one-week Discovery Sprint, once the workflows are written down.

Cost guide

How much does an ERP system cost in Malaysia?

By Pali (Wan Muhamad Fadzli), product builder, Penang.

Last updated 7 October 2026

In Malaysia, a custom ERP from Pali starts at RM 3,600 for the core: logins, permissions, branches, audit trail, approvals and a dashboard. Each module is priced on its own, such as accounting at RM 1,500 or inventory at RM 900. ERP Care after launch is 18% of the build a year, from RM 150 a month.

What does each ERP module cost?

The core at RM 3,600 covers logins, roles and permissions, multiple branches, an audit trail, approvals and a dashboard. Modules are added on top, each at a fixed price.

Module	What it covers	Adds
Accounting	General ledger, receivables, payables and bank reconciliation, MFRS-ready	RM 1,500
LHDN e-invoice	MyInvois API submission and validation	RM 750
SST	SST setup, rates and reports	RM 300
Sales	Quotations, sales orders and invoices	RM 750
CRM	Leads, customers and follow-ups	RM 600
Purchasing	Purchase requests, orders and suppliers	RM 750
Inventory	Locations, batches, expiry and stock take	RM 900
Manufacturing	Bills of materials, work orders and MRP	RM 1,500
HR and payroll	EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, levy and zakat	RM 1,500
Leave and claims	Leave, claims and attendance	RM 600
Outlet POS	Counter sales connected to stock	RM 900
Project costing	Budgets, time and job profitability	RM 750
Fixed assets	Asset register and capital allowance schedule	RM 450
Multi-company	Currencies, companies and consolidation	RM 900
Customer portal	A portal for customers or suppliers	RM 750
Reports and BI	Management reports and live dashboards	RM 600
Staff app	iOS and Android: approvals, payslips, leave, claims and announcements	RM 1,200

Delivery, service jobs, marketplace sync (Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop), FPX and DuitNow QR payments, and document management are priced the same way in the calculator.

What else changes the price of an ERP?

Users. Up to 20 users are included. 21 to 100 users add RM 600; more than 100 add RM 1,500.
Data migration. Importing from spreadsheets adds RM 450. Moving from an accounting system such as AutoCount, SQL Account or UBS adds RM 1,000.
Where it runs. Cloud hosting is included. A local server in your office adds RM 600; hybrid adds RM 1,000.
Design and languages. Custom design adds 20%; English and Bahasa Malaysia together add 15%.
Rush. Delivering faster than the normal plan adds 25%.

Should my ERP run in the cloud or on a local server?

Setup	Best when	Adds
Cloud	Staff work from several places and you want hosting managed for you	Included
Local server	Your office network must keep working without internet, or data must stay on site	RM 600
Hybrid	You want local speed plus a cloud backup and remote access	RM 1,000

For most Malaysian SMEs, cloud is the simpler choice. A local or hybrid setup suits factories, warehouses and outlets with patchy internet.

What does an ERP cost after launch?

ERP Care is 18% of the build price a year, billed monthly from RM 150. It covers:

hosting management, or remote monitoring for a local server;
daily backups and security updates;
bug fixes;
Malaysian compliance updates, such as LHDN e-invoice and payroll rule changes;
small changes;
ticket support within 3 working days.

Commit to ERP Care for 12 months and the build is 10% cheaper. Servers and databases are passed through at cost. New features after launch go on the Develop plan at RM 900 a month.

How long does it take to build an ERP?

The core takes about 6 weeks. Most modules add one or two weeks each, and you see a working demo every week, so staff can try real screens long before go-live.

Should I build a custom ERP or buy packaged software?

Packaged accounting or ERP software fits a business whose processes match the package, and it is usually faster to switch on. A custom ERP fits when your workflow is how you win: a costing method, an approval chain or a mix of branches that packages force into workarounds. A common middle path is to keep your accounting package and build only the operations modules around it.

How do I get a fixed quote for my ERP?

Pick your modules in the ERP calculator for a range in RM and weeks.
Book the one-week Discovery Sprint (RM 300) to map your workflows and get a fixed quote.
Build in milestones. See the full rate card, how fixed-scope app development works, and what LHDN e-invoice integration costs.