ERP · head to head
Focus Softnet vs Metasfresh

Metasfresh
ERP
Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing
- From
- €99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focus Softnet no specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; 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: Focus Softnet covers Financial management, Metasfresh covers Supply chain.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus Softnet and Metasfresh actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus Softnet | Metasfresh |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | €99/month |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Self-hosted, Cloud, Web |
| Founded | 1994 | 2015 |
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 Focus Softnet
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- CRM
- Reporting
- Local tax systems
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
- Cloud platforms
Only in Metasfresh
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Purchasing
- Accounting
- Wholesale management
- Custom modules
- EDI systems
- Business analytics
Both cover
- Inventory
- Data encryption
- Cloud support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus Softnet
- Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot Metasfresh
- Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot Metasfresh
- Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot Metasfresh
- Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot Metasfresh
Metasfresh
- Open source ERP for procurement, sales, warehouse and accountingnot Focus Softnet
- Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Focus Softnet
- Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Focus Softnet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus Softnet
- No specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
- Requires direct contact and free demo request to obtain pricing information
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
Focus Softnet
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Professional$700/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Metasfresh
€99/month- Starter Package$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 Focus Softnet if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want gst compliance.
Choose Metasfresh if
- You need supply chain.
- You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus Softnet or Metasfresh better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus Softnet or Metasfresh?
- Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
- Does Focus Softnet or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
- Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
- What is Focus Softnet best used for?
- Focus Softnet is most often used for cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets, customer relationship management and lead nurturing, human capital management including employee data and payroll, industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant management. Of those, cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets and customer relationship management and lead nurturing are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus Softnet do that Metasfresh cannot?
- Focus Softnet covers Financial management, GST compliance, CRM, Reporting. Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Accounting. Both handle Inventory, Data encryption, Cloud support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Focus Softnet: What is Focus Softnet's pricing model?
Focus Softnet operates a cloud-hosted, mobile-ready SaaS subscription model, but specific pricing structures are not published on their public website.
SourceMetasfresh: 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.
SourceFocus Softnet: How can I get Focus Softnet pricing information?
Pricing inquiries require direct contact with their sales team. Contact them at [email protected] or call +91 40 4035 3535 to request a free demo.
SourceMetasfresh: 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.
SourceMetasfresh: 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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