ERP · head to head
Cegid vs OpenBravo
Cegid
ERP
French cloud business management software spanning retail, HR, finance and expense management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
OpenBravo
ERP
Open-source-derived ERP that has narrowed its focus to retail commerce
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only OpenBravo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cegid no pricing published on website; 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 Cegid and OpenBravo actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 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.
Cegid
- Retail and distribution omnichannel managementnot OpenBravo
- Human resources and payroll processingnot OpenBravo
- Travel expenses and fleet managementnot OpenBravo
- Supply chain optimization and automationnot OpenBravo
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsnot OpenBravo
OpenBravo
- A retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across storesnot Cegid
- A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot Cegid
- An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot Cegid
- A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot 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
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
Cegid
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cegid review.
OpenBravo
Free- Community EditionFree
- Open-source
- Core functionality
- Community support
- Enterprise Support$200/month
- Professional support
- Updates
- Consulting
Which should you pick?
Choose Cegid if
Nothing in the data separates Cegid from OpenBravo on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Cegid or OpenBravo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cegid starts at On request and OpenBravo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cegid or OpenBravo?
- OpenBravo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cegid and Free for OpenBravo.
- Does Cegid or OpenBravo run on more platforms?
- Cegid runs on Web. OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web.
- Can I use OpenBravo for free?
- Yes. OpenBravo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cegid starts at On request.
- 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 OpenBravo is typically brought in for.
- What can Cegid do that OpenBravo cannot?
- OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement.
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.
SourceOpenBravo: 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.
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.
SourceOpenBravo: 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.
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.
SourceOpenBravo: 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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