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Aptean vs Metasfresh

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Aptean

Software

ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Metasfresh has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aptean and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Aptean and Metasfresh differ
AttributeApteanMetasfresh
Starting price$1500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded20172015

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

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

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Open-source
    • Full functionality
    • Community support
  • Cloud Enterprise$150/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • Professional support
    • Custom development

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 want to start without paying.
  • 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 Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aptean or Metasfresh?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/month for Aptean and Free for Metasfresh.
Does Aptean or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Aptean runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aptean starts at $1500/month.
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.
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