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Acumatica vs Apache OFBiz

Acumatica logo

Acumatica

Inventory

Cloud ERP for modern distributed businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apache OFBiz logo

Apache OFBiz

ERP

Java ERP and e-commerce framework from the Apache Foundation, sold as a toolkit not a product

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apache OFBiz has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Acumatica pricing is not published; the vendor directs buyers to a pricing review or an industry calculator instead; Apache OFBiz oFBiz has disclosed repeated critical vulnerabilities including pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass chains, several exploited in the wild, so an internet-facing instance that is not patched promptly is a genuine breach risk rather than a theoretical one.
  • They diverge on capability: Acumatica covers Financial management, Apache OFBiz covers Entity engine.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acumatica and Apache OFBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Acumatica and Apache OFBiz differ
AttributeAcumaticaApache OFBiz
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted
CategoryInventoryERP
Founded2005Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Acumatica

  • Financial management
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Acumatica mobile
  • Business intelligence
  • Custom integrations
  • Third-party apps

Only in Apache OFBiz

  • Entity engine
  • Service engine
  • Accounting
  • E-commerce storefront
  • Warehouse management
  • Manufacturing and MRP
  • Party model
  • Apache 2.0 licence

Both cover

  • Order management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Acumatica

  • Construction industry ERPnot Apache OFBiz
  • Manufacturing business managementnot Apache OFBiz
  • Distribution operationsnot Apache OFBiz

Apache OFBiz

  • A systems integrator building a vertical industry product on a permissively licensed ERP core it can redistribute commerciallynot Acumatica
  • An organisation with strong Java capability that needs an order and inventory data model it can extend rather than configurenot Acumatica
  • A business that requires a permissive Apache 2.0 licence because GPL copyleft is unacceptable to its legal teamnot Acumatica
  • A team replacing a bespoke in-house order management system that wants an entity model rather than a finished applicationnot Acumatica

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Acumatica

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor directs buyers to a pricing review or an industry calculator instead
  • Cost is driven by transaction volume, data storage and resource levels, so spend rises with business activity rather than staying fixed
  • Charged per application implemented, so adding a module changes the price

Apache OFBiz

  • OFBiz has disclosed repeated critical vulnerabilities including pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass chains, several exploited in the wild, so an internet-facing instance that is not patched promptly is a genuine breach risk rather than a theoretical one.
  • There is no vendor, no support contract and no hosted edition, so every deployment depends on either in-house Java skill or an integrator you find and vet yourself.
  • The screens and default workflows look and behave like enterprise software from the 2000s, and user acceptance in a finance or warehouse team is frequently the reason projects stall.
  • It is a framework rather than a configurable product, so meaningful deployments require Java, XML widget and entity engine development, which puts the real cost in developer months rather than licence fees.
  • Localisation for tax, statutory reporting and payroll is largely absent, so any country-specific compliance requirement has to be built, and that build has to be maintained against upstream releases.

Pricing, plan by plan

Acumatica

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Acumatica review.

Apache OFBiz

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Apache License 2.0, permissive and commercially redistributable
    • Accounting, order management, warehousing and manufacturing included
    • E-commerce storefront included

Which should you pick?

Choose Acumatica if

  • You need financial management.
  • You also want inventory.
Acumatica review

Choose Apache OFBiz if

  • You need entity engine.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted.
  • You also want service engine.
Apache OFBiz review

Questions people ask

Is Acumatica or Apache OFBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Acumatica starts at On request and Apache OFBiz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acumatica or Apache OFBiz?
Apache OFBiz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acumatica and Free for Apache OFBiz.
Does Acumatica or Apache OFBiz run on more platforms?
Acumatica runs on Web. Apache OFBiz runs on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted.
Can I use Apache OFBiz for free?
Yes. Apache OFBiz has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acumatica starts at On request.
What is Acumatica best used for?
Acumatica is most often used for construction industry erp, manufacturing business management, distribution operations. Of those, construction industry erp and manufacturing business management are not what Apache OFBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Acumatica do that Apache OFBiz cannot?
Acumatica covers Financial management, Inventory, Manufacturing, CRM. Apache OFBiz covers Entity engine, Service engine, Accounting, E-commerce storefront. Both handle Order management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Acumatica: How does Acumatica's pricing model work compared to traditional per-seat ERP systems?

Acumatica charges based primarily on the number of applications you implement, not user seats. Pricing adjusts based on business usage and resources (transaction volumes, user count, data storage needs) plus your chosen deployment license type. Unlimited users are included; you only pay for the functionality you need.

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Apache OFBiz: Is Apache OFBiz safe to run on the public internet?

Only with disciplined patching. It has shipped fixes for pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass flaws, with CVEs continuing into 2026, and some have been exploited in the wild.

Acumatica: Are there separate pricing calculators for different industries?

Yes, Acumatica offers industry-specific pricing calculators for Construction, Manufacturing, and Distribution to help estimate costs. You can also schedule a custom pricing review with an Acumatica partner for a tailored assessment.

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Apache OFBiz: What does it cost?

Nothing to licence. It is Apache 2.0. The cost is Java development, hosting and ongoing security maintenance.

Acumatica: What happens if my business usage and data storage needs grow over time?

Acumatica allows you to adjust resource levels and data storage as you add users or expand usage. The transparent pricing model ensures you always know your costs, and you do not pay overages for unused features or unnecessary functionality.

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Apache OFBiz: Can I use it as a finished ERP?

Not realistically. It is a framework with reference applications, and most production deployments are custom builds on top of it.

Apache OFBiz: Why choose it over a GPL ERP?

The Apache 2.0 licence is permissive, so an integrator can build and sell a derived commercial product without copyleft obligations.

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