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Bling vs OpenBravo

Bling logo

Bling

ERP

Brazilian ERP for invoicing, orders, marketplace integration and inventory

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenBravo logo

OpenBravo

ERP

Open-source-derived ERP that has narrowed its focus to retail commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; OpenBravo the commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bling and OpenBravo actually diverge.

Attributes where Bling and OpenBravo differ
AttributeBlingOpenBravo
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Web
FoundedUnknown2000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 OpenBravo does not also cover.

Only in OpenBravo

  • Retail point of sale
  • Omnichannel order management
  • Inventory and warehouse
  • Procurement
  • Financials
  • Modular architecture
  • Web-based interface
  • Open source lineage

What people use each for

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

Bling

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

OpenBravo

  • A retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across storesnot Bling
  • A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot Bling
  • An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot Bling
  • A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot 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

OpenBravo

  • The commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • Development focus has narrowed towards retail commerce, so a buyer wanting a general purpose ERP for manufacturing or services is choosing a product whose investment is going somewhere else.
  • The community around the horizontal ERP is much quieter than it once was, so independent documentation, forum answers and third party modules are sparse and you are dependent on the vendor and its partners in practice.
  • The partner network is small and concentrated in particular regions, which limits your choice of implementer and leaves you exposed if the one available partner in your country is unavailable or underperforms.
  • Extending the platform requires Java and SQL skills specific to its framework, so customisation means hiring or contracting developers for a niche stack, and a heavily modified installation becomes yours to maintain across upgrades.

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

OpenBravo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source
    • Core functionality
    • Community support
  • Enterprise Support$200/month
    • Professional support
    • Updates
    • Consulting

Which should you pick?

Choose Bling if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bling review

Choose OpenBravo if

  • You need retail point of sale.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web.
  • You also want omnichannel order management.
OpenBravo review

Questions people ask

Is Bling or OpenBravo better?
Neither clearly leads. Bling starts at Free and OpenBravo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bling or OpenBravo?
Bling starts at Free and OpenBravo at Free.
Does Bling or OpenBravo run on more platforms?
Bling runs on Web. OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web.
Can I use Bling for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 OpenBravo is typically brought in for.
What can Bling do that OpenBravo cannot?
OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement.

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.

Source
OpenBravo: Is Openbravo free?

The lineage is open source and source code is available, but the commercial retail product is sold as a subscription. Treat it as commercial software with an open codebase rather than as free software with paid support.

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.

Source
OpenBravo: Can I still use it as a general ERP?

The horizontal capability exists in the architecture, but the commercial attention is on retail. If you are not a retailer, you would be relying on parts of the product that are not where investment is going.

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.

Source
OpenBravo: What skills do I need in-house?

Java and SQL for anything beyond configuration, plus familiarity with the module framework. If you have no development capacity and no intention to acquire any, the open codebase gives you nothing you will use.

OpenBravo: How do I judge the implementation risk?

By the partner, and specifically by whether there is more than one credible partner in your country. A single available implementer is a concentration risk that should be reflected in your contract terms.

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