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Ecount vs Metasfresh

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Ecount

ERP

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Metasfresh logo

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: Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality; 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: Ecount covers Financial management, Metasfresh covers Purchasing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecount and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecount and Metasfresh differ
AttributeEcountMetasfresh
Starting price$55/month€99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded19992015

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 Ecount

  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Regional systems
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging

Only in Metasfresh

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot Metasfresh
  • Multi-currency managementnot Metasfresh
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot Metasfresh
  • Regional compliancenot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

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

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount 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 Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want crm.
Ecount review

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Questions people ask

Is Ecount or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecount starts at $55/month and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecount or Metasfresh?
Ecount starts at $55/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Ecount or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Ecount best used for?
Ecount is most often used for asian market operations, multi-currency management, manufacturing optimization, regional compliance. Of those, asian market operations and multi-currency management are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Ecount do that Metasfresh cannot?
Ecount covers Financial management, CRM, Multi-currency, REST APIs. Metasfresh covers Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management, Custom modules. Both handle Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

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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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Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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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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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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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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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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