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Axonaut vs Metasfresh

Axonaut logo

Axonaut

ERP

All-in-one French management platform for invoicing, CRM, accounting and HR

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: Axonaut base price of EUR 38/month covers only 1 user; every additional user costs EUR 29.99/month more, so team pricing scales linearly with no volume discount tier shown; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Axonaut and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Axonaut and Metasfresh differ
AttributeAxonautMetasfresh
Starting priceOn request€99/month
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
FoundedUnknown2015

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 Axonaut

Nothing recorded that Metasfresh does not also cover.

Only in Metasfresh

  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems

What people use each for

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

Axonaut

  • Creating and sending invoices with automated payment collectionnot Metasfresh
  • Centralizing customer contacts and tracking sales opportunitiesnot Metasfresh
  • Managing project profitability through team time trackingnot Metasfresh
  • Automating leave management and HR functions for teamsnot Metasfresh
  • Connecting to Shopify and WooCommerce for integrated operationsnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Axonaut

  • Base price of EUR 38/month covers only 1 user; every additional user costs EUR 29.99/month more, so team pricing scales linearly with no volume discount tier shown
  • Discounted monthly rates require paying 1, 2 or 3 years upfront in full rather than a recurring discount on monthly billing

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

Axonaut

On request
  • Monthly$undefined/month
  • Annual$undefined/year

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 Axonaut if

Nothing in the data separates Axonaut from Metasfresh on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Axonaut review

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Questions people ask

Is Axonaut or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Axonaut 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, Axonaut or Metasfresh?
Axonaut starts at On request and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Axonaut or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Axonaut runs on Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Axonaut best used for?
Axonaut is most often used for creating and sending invoices with automated payment collection, centralizing customer contacts and tracking sales opportunities, managing project profitability through team time tracking, automating leave management and hr functions for teams. Of those, creating and sending invoices with automated payment collection and centralizing customer contacts and tracking sales opportunities are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Axonaut do that Metasfresh cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Axonaut: Does Axonaut offer a free trial?

Axonaut offers a 15-day free trial with no long-term commitment required, allowing users to test the platform before purchasing.

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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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Axonaut: What currencies does Axonaut accept for billing?

Axonaut displays pricing in EUR in the French interface, excluding VAT.

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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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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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