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bexio vs DEAR Systems

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bexio

ERP

Simple business software for Swiss SMEs, the self-employed and startups

From
35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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DEAR Systems

ERP

Cloud inventory management for growing businesses

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: bexio pricing in Swiss francs only; prices exclude VAT; DEAR Systems dEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which bexio and DEAR Systems actually diverge.

Attributes where bexio and DEAR Systems differ
AttributebexioDEAR Systems
Starting price35/month$349/month
PlatformsWebCloud, Web, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2012

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 bexio

Nothing recorded that DEAR Systems does not also cover.

Only in DEAR Systems

  • Inventory control
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting integration
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify

What people use each for

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

bexio

  • SMB accountingnot DEAR Systems
  • Invoice managementnot DEAR Systems

DEAR Systems

  • Inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellersnot bexio
  • Manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planningnot bexio
  • Syncing stock and orders with Xero or QuickBooks Onlinenot bexio
  • Multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locationsnot bexio

Where each one falls short

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

bexio

  • Pricing in Swiss francs only; prices exclude VAT
  • Add-on costs: Payroll CHF 7-25/month, bexio Pay CHF 14/month, QR scanning limited on lower tiers

DEAR Systems

  • DEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page
  • The $349 per month Standard plan caps sales orders at 6,000 per year, includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Material requirements planning requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Advanced warehouse management requires the Advanced plan at $1,199 per month
  • Additional users, extra integrations, API access, forecasting and advanced automations all cost extra and are priced by the sales team
  • The Omni enterprise plan is custom priced with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

bexio

35/month
  • Basic$35/month annual
    • 1 user
  • Advanced$25.2/month annual
    • 2 users
  • Optima$41.4/month annual
    • 5 users
  • Ultimate$71.4/month annual
    • 25 users

DEAR Systems

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6000 annual sale orders
    • 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24000 annual sale orders
    • 4 e-commerce integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120000 annual sale orders
    • 6 e-commerce integrations
  • Omni$null/month
    • 8 users
    • Flexible annual sale orders
    • 5 e-commerce integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose bexio if

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

bexio review

Choose DEAR Systems if

  • You need inventory control.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want purchase orders.
DEAR Systems review

Questions people ask

Is bexio or DEAR Systems better?
Neither clearly leads. bexio starts at 35/month and DEAR Systems at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, bexio or DEAR Systems?
bexio starts at 35/month and DEAR Systems at $349/month.
Does bexio or DEAR Systems run on more platforms?
bexio runs on Web. DEAR Systems runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is bexio best used for?
bexio is most often used for smb accounting, invoice management. Of those, smb accounting and invoice management are not what DEAR Systems is typically brought in for.
What can bexio do that DEAR Systems cannot?
DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Manufacturing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

bexio: How much does Bexio's Basic plan cost?

Bexio's Basic plan costs CHF 35 per month with annual billing or CHF 45 per month with monthly billing, including 1 user.

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DEAR Systems: How much does Dear Systems (Cin7) cost?

Dear Systems pricing starts at $349/month for the Standard tier, $599/month for the Pro tier (most popular), $1199/month for Advanced, and custom pricing for the Omni enterprise solution.

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bexio: What discount do new Bexio customers receive?

New customers receive a 40% discount on Advanced and higher tiers during their first year when using code bx40 by August 28, 2026.

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DEAR Systems: What features does each Dear Systems plan include?

Standard includes 5 users and 6000 annual orders. Pro (most popular) adds 10 users, 24000 orders, and MRP. Advanced provides 15 users, 120000 orders, and advanced warehouse management. Omni offers enterprise customization with flexible user and order limits.

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bexio: Does Bexio offer a free trial?

Bexio provides a 30-day free trial with Ultimate plan features included, allowing users to test all functionality before committing.

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DEAR Systems: How many users and integrations are included in Dear Systems plans?

Standard tier includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations. Pro tier includes 10 users and 4 integrations. Advanced tier includes 15 users and 6 integrations. Additional users and integrations are available as paid add-ons.

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bexio: How many users can each Bexio plan support?

Bexio plans support 1 user (Basic), 2 users (Advanced), 5 users (Optima), and 25 users (Ultimate).

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