Send us Fan MailStartups approach ERP with fundamentally different priorities than mature organizations, emphasizing speed, simplicity, and adaptability over feature depth or global scalability. Operating with lean teams, evolving processes, and limited IT bandwidth, they require systems that support rapid growth without introducing unnecessary complexity, enabling experimentation while integrating seamlessly with an expanding tool ecosystem. In 2026, these needs remain consistent across industries, as most startups—typically under $10 million in revenue and founder-led—favor usability, quick implementation, and cost efficiency over industry-specific sophistication. This is precisely why evaluating ERP for startups demands a different lens than for larger enterprises, where scale and compliance dominate. With that context, this list of top ERP systems for startups in 2026 focuses on solutions aligned with early-stage operational realities, offering a structured way for founders and executives to avoid overbuying, minimize implementation risk, and select a system that can evolve alongside their business trajectory.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top ERP systems for startups in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8IF7fsoyPERead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/erp-systems-for-startups/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

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