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Cegid vs Metasfresh

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Cegid

ERP

French cloud business management software spanning retail, HR, finance and expense management

From
On request
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

  • Each has a real cost: Cegid no pricing published on website; 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 Cegid and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Cegid and Metasfresh differ
AttributeCegidMetasfresh
Starting priceOn request€99/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: 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 Cegid

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.

Cegid

  • Retail and distribution omnichannel managementnot Metasfresh
  • Human resources and payroll processingnot Metasfresh
  • Travel expenses and fleet managementnot Metasfresh
  • Supply chain optimization and automationnot Metasfresh
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cegid

  • No pricing published on website
  • Requires direct sales contact for quotes
  • No tiered or self-service pricing options available
  • Partner portal access required for resellers

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

Cegid

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cegid review.

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 Cegid if

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

Cegid 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 Cegid or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Cegid 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, Cegid or Metasfresh?
Cegid starts at On request and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Cegid or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Cegid runs on Web. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Cegid best used for?
Cegid is most often used for retail and distribution omnichannel management, human resources and payroll processing, travel expenses and fleet management, supply chain optimization and automation. Of those, retail and distribution omnichannel management and human resources and payroll processing are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Cegid do that Metasfresh cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cegid: How much does Cegid cost?

Cegid does not publish pricing on their website. Costs are determined by contacting their sales team, requesting a demo, or working with a partner reseller based on specific organizational needs.

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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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Cegid: What is Cegid's pricing model?

Cegid uses a custom enterprise pricing model. To obtain pricing information, contact Cegid directly via their contact form, schedule a consultation, or access the partner portal with credentials.

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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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Cegid: Does Cegid offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial. Schedule a demo or contact their sales team to explore product capabilities before purchasing.

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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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