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Aptean vs Metasfresh

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Aptean

ERP

ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1500/month
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: Aptean a portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison; 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: Aptean covers Financial management, Metasfresh covers Inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aptean and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Aptean and Metasfresh differ
AttributeApteanMetasfresh
Starting price$1500/month€99/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded20172015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

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 Aptean

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT systems
  • Third-party systems
  • Enterprise encryption

Only in Metasfresh

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

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Aptean

  • Industry-specific ERP for manufacturing and distributionnot Metasfresh
  • Transportation and warehouse managementnot Metasfresh
  • Product lifecycle management for food and apparelnot Metasfresh
  • Enterprise asset management and maintenancenot Metasfresh
  • EDI and payment processing alongside the core systemsnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Aptean

  • A portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison
  • Pricing is not published for any product
  • Aimed at mid-sized and large businesses rather than small operations

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

Aptean

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$3000/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

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 Aptean if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Aptean review

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Questions people ask

Is Aptean or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Aptean starts at $1500/month and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aptean or Metasfresh?
Aptean starts at $1500/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Aptean or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Aptean runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Aptean best used for?
Aptean is most often used for industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution, transportation and warehouse management, product lifecycle management for food and apparel, enterprise asset management and maintenance. Of those, industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution and transportation and warehouse management are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Aptean do that Metasfresh cannot?
Aptean covers Financial management, Inventory management, Quality management, REST APIs. Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Both handle Manufacturing, Supply chain, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aptean: What is Aptean's pricing?

Aptean does not publish pricing on its website. Use the Request Pricing link or contact the sales team directly.

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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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Aptean: Does Aptean offer free product tours or demonstrations?

Yes, Aptean offers free interactive product tours and personalized demos that can be scheduled at your convenience.

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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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Aptean: What support is included after implementation?

Aptean provides 24/7 unlimited support and expert consultation following implementation.

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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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