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Acumatica vs Metasfresh

Acumatica logo

Acumatica

Inventory

Cloud ERP for modern distributed businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
€99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Acumatica pricing is not published; the vendor directs buyers to a pricing review or an industry calculator instead; Metasfresh cloud hosting is charged separately from user licences at EUR 299 per month on monthly billing or EUR 249 per month on annual billing
  • They diverge on capability: Acumatica covers Financial management, Metasfresh covers Supply chain.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acumatica and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Acumatica and Metasfresh differ
AttributeAcumaticaMetasfresh
Starting priceOn request€99/month
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
CategoryInventoryERP
Founded20052015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Order management
  • CRM
  • Acumatica mobile
  • Business intelligence
  • Custom integrations
  • Third-party apps
  • Cloud security

Only in Metasfresh

  • Supply chain
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics
  • User roles

Both cover

  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Acumatica

  • Construction industry ERPnot Metasfresh
  • Manufacturing business managementnot Metasfresh
  • Distribution operationsnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

  • Open source ERP for procurement, sales, warehouse and accountingnot Acumatica
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Acumatica
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot 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

Metasfresh

  • Cloud hosting is charged separately from user licences at EUR 299 per month on monthly billing or EUR 249 per month on annual billing
  • The EUR 79 per user per month annual rate requires minimum user quantities that depend on company size; monthly billing costs EUR 99 per user per month
  • The mandatory starter package covering setup, customisation, project management and training is priced individually on request
  • Standard support is email only during business hours; a 24/7 SLA is a separate contract on request
  • All published prices exclude VAT
  • Projects larger than the L size starter package require an individual quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Acumatica

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Acumatica review.

Metasfresh

€99/month
  • Starter Package$null/custom
    • Initial system setup
    • Customization of windows and documents
    • Project management
  • User Fee$99/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • User Fee (annual)$79/month
    • Annual billing minimum
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • Cloud Hosting$299/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Secure data transfer
    • Real-time backup

Which should you pick?

Choose Acumatica if

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

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want purchasing.
Metasfresh review

Questions people ask

Is Acumatica or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Acumatica starts at On request and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acumatica or Metasfresh?
Acumatica starts at On request and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Acumatica or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Acumatica runs on Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
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 Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Acumatica do that Metasfresh cannot?
Acumatica covers Financial management, Order management, CRM, Acumatica mobile. Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Both handle Inventory, Manufacturing, Data encryption, Cloud support.

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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Metasfresh: What is metasfresh's monthly user fee?

metasfresh charges per-user monthly fees starting at 99 euros per user with monthly billing or 79 euros per user with annual billing (minimum user quantity required based on company size). This includes access to all ERP developments, support, integration, and custom configuration.

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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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Metasfresh: How much does metasfresh cloud hosting cost?

metasfresh Cloud Hosting costs 299 euros per month with monthly billing or 249 euros per month with annual billing. This includes secure data transfer, real-time backup, dedicated German server infrastructure, and comprehensive support.

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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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Metasfresh: Is there a one-time setup fee for metasfresh?

Yes, metasfresh includes a Starter Package with one-time costs for initial system setup, customization, project management, and multiplier training with online meeting room access. Exact pricing is available upon request based on company size and requirements.

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