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Dynamics AX vs Metasfresh

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Dynamics AX

ERP

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
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: Dynamics AX dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly; 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: Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Metasfresh covers Inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Dynamics AX and Metasfresh differ
AttributeDynamics AXMetasfresh
Starting price$210/month€99/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded19752015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Dynamics AX

  • Financial management
  • Project accounting
  • Human resources
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • Azure security

Only in Metasfresh

  • Inventory
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics
  • User roles

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dynamics AX

  • Core financial management and accounting for large enterprisesnot Metasfresh
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Metasfresh
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dynamics AX

  • Dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
  • Higher capacity and storage entitlements are reserved for the Premium tier
  • Copilot Credits for agent features are bought separately, either pre purchased with up to 20 percent off for committed units or paid as consumed
  • Agent features require a separate Azure subscription

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

Dynamics AX

$210/month
  • Finance$210/month
    • General ledger
    • Accounts payable
    • Accounts receivable
  • Operations$210/month
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Inventory

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 Dynamics AX if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project accounting.
Dynamics AX review

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need inventory.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want purchasing.
Metasfresh review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Metasfresh?
Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Dynamics AX or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Dynamics AX best used for?
Dynamics AX is most often used for core financial management and accounting for large enterprises, consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations, manufacturing and supply chain operations on the dynamics 365 platform. Of those, core financial management and accounting for large enterprises and consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that Metasfresh cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Project accounting, Human resources, Power BI. Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Data encryption, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dynamics AX: Where can I find Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations pricing?

Microsoft directs visitors to a dedicated pricing overview page and encourages starting a free trial. Specific pricing tiers and costs are not displayed on the main product landing page.

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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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Dynamics AX: Does Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer a free trial?

Yes. Microsoft emphasizes the availability of a free trial option throughout the Dynamics 365 landing page, though specific trial duration is not specified.

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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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Dynamics AX: What Dynamics 365 applications are included in the Finance & Operations suite?

The platform includes Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Central applications, each with their own pricing structures.

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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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