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Deposco vs Metasfresh

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Deposco

Logistics

Cloud warehouse and order management for fulfilment operations

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: Deposco pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Deposco covers Warehouse management, Metasfresh covers Supply chain.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deposco and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Deposco and Metasfresh differ
AttributeDeposcoMetasfresh
Starting priceOn request€99/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
CategoryLogisticsERP
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Deposco

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Inventory visibility
  • 3PL support
  • Wave and batch picking
  • Carrier integration

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.

Deposco

  • E-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraintnot Metasfresh
  • Third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilitiesnot Metasfresh
  • Retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilmentnot Metasfresh
  • Companies needing real WMS capability without a multi-year enterprise implementationnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Deposco

  • Pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • Implementation is still a project with process design and integration work, even though it is shorter than the enterprise incumbents
  • Less established than Manhattan or Blue Yonder, which matters in procurement processes that weight vendor longevity
  • Deep manufacturing execution is outside its scope, so operations needing both will run two systems
  • Reference customers cluster in retail and 3PL, so unusual verticals should ask hard questions about fit

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

Deposco

On request
  • Bright Suite$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Order management
    • Inventory visibility

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 Deposco if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Deposco 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 Deposco or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Deposco 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, Deposco or Metasfresh?
Deposco starts at On request and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Deposco or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Deposco runs on Web, iOS, Android. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Deposco best used for?
Deposco is most often used for e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint, third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities, retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilment, companies needing real wms capability without a multi-year enterprise implementation. Of those, e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint and third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Deposco do that Metasfresh cannot?
Deposco covers Warehouse management, Order management, Inventory visibility, 3PL support. Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deposco: What does Deposco cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract quoted on volume, sites and modules, and it is priced as enterprise software rather than as a per-user SaaS tool.

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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Deposco: How does it compare to Manhattan or Blue Yonder?

Comparable warehouse capability with a shorter implementation and lower entry cost. The incumbents are ahead on the largest and most complex networks.

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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Deposco: Is it suitable for 3PL?

Yes, explicitly. Multi-client warehousing with per-client billing is a first-class capability rather than an adaptation.

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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Deposco: Does it replace an ERP?

No. It handles warehouse and order execution and integrates with NetSuite, SAP and similar for finance and broader business processes.

Deposco: When do companies buy it?

Usually when order volume has outgrown a basic inventory tool and the warehouse itself has become the bottleneck. Below that point it is more system than the operation needs.

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