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DEAR Systems vs Java

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DEAR Systems

ERP

Cloud inventory management for growing businesses

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Java logo

Java

ERP

Write once, run anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Java has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Systems dEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page; Java windows support limited to 64-bit operating systems only
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Java covers Object-oriented programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Systems and Java differ
AttributeDEAR SystemsJava
Starting price$349/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWindows, Linux, macOS
Founded20121995

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 DEAR Systems

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

Only in Java

  • Object-oriented programming
  • Platform independence
  • Automatic memory management
  • Multithreading
  • Rich standard library
  • Strong typing
  • Exception handling
  • Reflection

What people use each for

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

DEAR Systems

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

Java

  • Enterprise application developmentnot DEAR Systems
  • Android application developmentnot DEAR Systems
  • Server-side and backend servicesnot DEAR Systems
  • Large-scale distributed systemsnot DEAR Systems

Where each one falls short

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

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

Java

  • Windows support limited to 64-bit operating systems only
  • Linux installation requires manual path configuration for most installation methods
  • macOS support limited to Intel x64 and Apple Silicon (AArch64) architectures

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Java

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Java review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DEAR Systems if

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

Choose Java if

  • You need object-oriented programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, macOS.
  • You also want platform independence.
Java review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Systems or Java better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Systems starts at $349/month and Java at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Systems or Java?
Java has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $349/month for DEAR Systems and Free for Java.
Does DEAR Systems or Java run on more platforms?
DEAR Systems runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Java runs on Windows, Linux, macOS.
Can I use Java for free?
Yes. Java has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DEAR Systems starts at $349/month.
What is DEAR Systems best used for?
DEAR Systems is most often used for inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers, manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning, syncing stock and orders with xero or quickbooks online, multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locations. Of those, inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers and manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning are not what Java is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Systems do that Java cannot?
DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Manufacturing. Java covers Object-oriented programming, Platform independence, Automatic memory management, Multithreading.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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