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Axelor vs Cin7

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Axelor

ERP

French open source ERP and CRM with a low-code studio for changing the data model without forking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cin7 logo

Cin7

ERP

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Axelor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Axelor pro requires at least ten users and Enterprise at least twenty, so a six-person company either stays on unsupported Community or pays for seats it does not have.; Cin7 no free trial mentioned
  • They diverge on capability: Axelor covers Axelor Studio, Cin7 covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Axelor and Cin7 actually diverge.

Attributes where Axelor and Cin7 differ
AttributeAxelorCin7
Starting priceFree$349/month
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Linux, Docker, iOS, AndroidCloud, Web, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: 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 Axelor

  • Axelor Studio
  • BPM engine
  • CRM and sales
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • E-invoicing
  • Stock and logistics
  • REST API

Only in Cin7

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay

What people use each for

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

Axelor

  • A European SME that wants ERP on its own servers for data sovereignty rather than in a US cloudnot Cin7
  • A company whose processes do not fit a standard ERP and that wants to model them in BPMN instead of paying for custom codenot Cin7
  • A francophone business needing a French chart of accounts and local statutory reporting out of the boxnot Cin7
  • A team validating an open source ERP on the free Community edition with the option to move the same database onto a commercial licence laternot Cin7

Cin7

  • Inventory management and ERPnot Axelor
  • Multi-location inventory controlnot Axelor
  • Order and contact managementnot Axelor
  • Accounting integrationnot Axelor

Where each one falls short

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

Axelor

  • Pro requires at least ten users and Enterprise at least twenty, so a six-person company either stays on unsupported Community or pays for seats it does not have.
  • Documentation, community answers and partner material are substantially richer in French than English, which slows adoption for anglophone teams and makes hiring implementers outside Europe difficult.
  • The AGPL licence on Community obliges you to publish modifications if you offer the software as a network service, which is a genuine blocker for anyone planning to resell a hosted version.
  • The implementation partner network is concentrated in France and neighbouring markets, so buyers elsewhere have few local firms to tender against and limited support timezone coverage.
  • It is a smaller ecosystem than Odoo or ERPNext, so there is no large third-party app marketplace, and functionality the suite lacks has to be built rather than bought.

Cin7

  • No free trial mentioned
  • Standard plan includes only 6,000 orders annually, average 500/month
  • User counts are fixed per tier: 5 users on Standard, 10 on Pro, 15 on Advanced
  • Advanced warehouse management only on Advanced plan (minimum $1,199/month)
  • Pricing excludes taxes

Pricing, plan by plan

Axelor

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • AGPL licensed, self-hosted
    • Essential ERP and CRM modules
    • Forum and documentation support only
  • Pro$35/month
    • Minimum ten users
    • Commercial licence covering all business modules
    • E-invoicing included
  • Enterprise$55/month
    • Minimum twenty users
    • Advanced BI and dedicated AI agents
    • SSO and CAS authentication

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6,000 sales orders per year
    • 2 integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24,000 sales orders per year
    • 4 integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120,000 sales orders per year
    • 6 integrations
  • Cin7 Omni$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • 8 users
    • Flexible order volume

Which should you pick?

Choose Axelor if

  • You need axelor studio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Docker, iOS, Android.
  • You also want bpm engine.
Axelor review

Choose Cin7 if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Cin7 review

Questions people ask

Is Axelor or Cin7 better?
Neither clearly leads. Axelor starts at Free and Cin7 at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Axelor or Cin7?
Axelor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Axelor and $349/month for Cin7.
Does Axelor or Cin7 run on more platforms?
Axelor runs on Web, Linux, Docker, iOS, Android. Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Axelor for free?
Yes. Axelor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cin7 starts at $349/month.
What is Axelor best used for?
Axelor is most often used for a european sme that wants erp on its own servers for data sovereignty rather than in a us cloud, a company whose processes do not fit a standard erp and that wants to model them in bpmn instead of paying for custom code, a francophone business needing a french chart of accounts and local statutory reporting out of the box, a team validating an open source erp on the free community edition with the option to move the same database onto a commercial licence later. Of those, a european sme that wants erp on its own servers for data sovereignty rather than in a us cloud and a company whose processes do not fit a standard erp and that wants to model them in bpmn instead of paying for custom code are not what Cin7 is typically brought in for.
What can Axelor do that Cin7 cannot?
Axelor covers Axelor Studio, BPM engine, CRM and sales, Manufacturing. Cin7 covers Inventory management, Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Axelor: Is Axelor really free?

The Community edition is genuinely AGPL open source with no licence fee, but it lacks several business modules and has no vendor support, and you carry all hosting and upgrade work.

Cin7: What is the minimum cost to start using Cin7?

Cin7 Core Standard plan costs $349/month (USD), including 5 users, 6,000 annual sales orders, and 2 integrations. Pricing excludes taxes.

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Axelor: Can I upgrade from Community without losing data?

Yes, Axelor states that a Community deployment can move to Pro or Enterprise keeping its database and configuration, which is unusual among open core vendors.

Cin7: How many users are included on each Cin7 plan?

Standard includes 5 users, Pro includes 10 users, and Advanced includes 15 users. Cin7 Omni is customizable with 8 base users.

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Axelor: Do I need Java developers?

Not for most changes. Studio handles entities, views and workflows as configuration. Deep integrations and new module logic still need Java skills.

Cin7: What sales order limits apply to each plan?

Standard supports 6,000 orders annually, Pro supports 24,000 orders annually, and Advanced supports 120,000 orders annually. Cin7 Omni has flexible order volumes.

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Axelor: Does it handle EU e-invoicing mandates?

E-invoicing is included on the paid editions, which is the main reason French customers move off Community as mandates come into force.

Cin7: Does Cin7 offer material requirements planning on all plans?

No, material requirements planning is only available on Pro ($599/month) and Advanced ($1,199/month) plans. The Standard plan does not include this feature.

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