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Bling vs Metasfresh

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Bling

ERP

Brazilian ERP for invoicing, orders, marketplace integration and inventory

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Metasfresh

ERP

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
€99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bling has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bling entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage; 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 Bling and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Bling and Metasfresh differ
AttributeBlingMetasfresh
Starting priceFree€99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Bling

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.

Bling

  • E-commerce order managementnot Metasfresh
  • Marketplace integrationnot Metasfresh
  • Inventory managementnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bling

  • Entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage
  • The top Elite tier is priced only by custom quote rather than a published figure, unlike the three tiers below it

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

Bling

Free
  • Cobalto$60/month
    • 5 users
    • 60 MB data, 1.2 GB files
    • Up to 200 orders
  • Titânio$120/month
    • 50 users
    • 120 MB data, 3 GB files
    • 500+ orders
  • Diamante$650/month
    • 100 users
    • 1.8 GB data, 45 GB files
    • Up to 10,000 orders
  • Elite$null/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • 5 GB data, 50 GB files
    • 10,000+ orders

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 Bling if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bling 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 Bling or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Bling starts at Free and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bling or Metasfresh?
Bling has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bling and €99/month for Metasfresh.
Does Bling or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Bling runs on Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
Can I use Bling for free?
Yes. Bling has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Metasfresh starts at €99/month.
What is Bling best used for?
Bling is most often used for e-commerce order management, marketplace integration, inventory management. Of those, e-commerce order management and marketplace integration are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Bling do that Metasfresh cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bling: What are Bling's pricing tiers?

Cobalto is R$60/month for 5 users; Titânio is R$120/month for 50 users; Diamante is R$650/month for 100 users; Elite has custom pricing for unlimited users.

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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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Bling: What storage limits does Bling provide?

Storage increases per tier: Cobalto has 60 MB data and 1.2 GB files; Titânio has 120 MB data and 3 GB files; Diamante has 1.8 GB data and 45 GB files; Elite has 5 GB data and 50 GB files.

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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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Bling: What order limits does each Bling plan support?

Cobalto supports up to 200 orders; Titânio supports 500+ orders; Diamante supports up to 10,000 orders; Elite supports 10,000+ orders with custom configuration.

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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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