ERP · head to head
iDempiere vs MRPeasy
iDempiere
ERP
Community-governed open source ERP, CRM and supply chain built on Java, OSGi and PostgreSQL
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- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: iDempiere there is no vendor, so there is no support contract, no service level agreement and nobody to escalate to; you either build the skills internally or you depend entirely on a local partner whose quality you must judge yourself.; MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
- They diverge on capability: iDempiere covers Application dictionary, MRPeasy covers Production planning.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iDempiere and MRPeasy actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 iDempiere
- Application dictionary
- OSGi plug-in architecture
- Multi-organisation accounting
- Materials management
- Manufacturing
- Workflow engine
- Report and print engine
- No paid edition
Only in MRPeasy
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Purchasing
- CRM
- Quality control
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Shopify
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iDempiere
- A distributor wants multi-organisation, multi-currency accounting and warehouse costing without a per-user ERP licence that scales with headcount.not MRPeasy
- An organisation that has been caught by an open core vendor moving features into a paid tier wants an ERP with no company that can make that decision.not MRPeasy
- A team needs heavy customisation of screens, fields and approval workflows that must survive version upgrades, which the application dictionary makes possible without forking.not MRPeasy
- A public sector or university body in Latin America or Indonesia needs a locally supportable ERP where the source and the implementation skills are both available in-country.not MRPeasy
MRPeasy
- Small manufacturingnot iDempiere
- Job shop productionnot iDempiere
- Assembly operationsnot iDempiere
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iDempiere
- There is no vendor, so there is no support contract, no service level agreement and nobody to escalate to; you either build the skills internally or you depend entirely on a local partner whose quality you must judge yourself.
- It demands real Java, OSGi and PostgreSQL administration, so the running cost is a systems engineer rather than a subscription, and that engineer is harder to hire than a PHP developer.
- The ZK-based interface is dense and dated, with a data-entry feel inherited from Compiere that staff used to modern software find hostile, which drives up training cost.
- Localisation depends on community contribution, so tax, payroll and statutory reporting for your country may be absent, out of date or maintained by one person, and you may end up funding it yourself.
- The documentation is a community wiki with gaps and stale pages, and much of the practical knowledge sits in forum threads and partner heads rather than in anything you can hand to a new administrator.
MRPeasy
- Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
- Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
- Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
- Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling
Pricing, plan by plan
iDempiere
Free- iDempiereFree
- Full ERP, CRM and supply chain source
- Unlimited users and organisations
- No enterprise edition and no feature gating
- Implementation partner$undefined/year
- Local partners provide installation, configuration, training and support
- Priced per engagement, not published
- Realistically the only viable route for a production deployment
MRPeasy
Free- Starter$49/month
- BOM management
- Lot traceability
- Production planning
- Professional$69/month
Which should you pick?
Choose iDempiere if
- You need application dictionary.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux, Windows.
- You also want osgi plug-in architecture.
Choose MRPeasy if
- You need production planning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want inventory management.
Questions people ask
- Is iDempiere or MRPeasy better?
- Neither clearly leads. iDempiere starts at Free and MRPeasy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iDempiere or MRPeasy?
- iDempiere starts at Free and MRPeasy at Free.
- Does iDempiere or MRPeasy run on more platforms?
- iDempiere runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux, Windows. MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use iDempiere for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is iDempiere best used for?
- iDempiere is most often used for a distributor wants multi-organisation, multi-currency accounting and warehouse costing without a per-user erp licence that scales with headcount., an organisation that has been caught by an open core vendor moving features into a paid tier wants an erp with no company that can make that decision., a team needs heavy customisation of screens, fields and approval workflows that must survive version upgrades, which the application dictionary makes possible without forking., a public sector or university body in latin america or indonesia needs a locally supportable erp where the source and the implementation skills are both available in-country.. Of those, a distributor wants multi-organisation, multi-currency accounting and warehouse costing without a per-user erp licence that scales with headcount. and an organisation that has been caught by an open core vendor moving features into a paid tier wants an erp with no company that can make that decision. are not what MRPeasy is typically brought in for.
- What can iDempiere do that MRPeasy cannot?
- iDempiere covers Application dictionary, OSGi plug-in architecture, Multi-organisation accounting, Materials management. MRPeasy covers Production planning, Inventory management, Purchasing, CRM.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iDempiere: Is iDempiere the same as ADempiere or Compiere?
It shares the lineage. iDempiere forked from ADempiere in 2011 to rebuild the platform on OSGi, and it is the branch that remains actively developed.
MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?
MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.
SourceiDempiere: Is there a paid or enterprise edition?
No. There is no commercial owner and no feature gating. Money is spent on implementation partners and hosting, not on licences.
MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?
Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.
SourceiDempiere: What does it actually cost to run?
Nothing in licence fees, and a great deal in skills: expect a partner implementation and ongoing Java and PostgreSQL administration, which for a mid-sized company is comparable to a commercial subscription.
MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?
MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.
SourceiDempiere: Which database does it need?
PostgreSQL or Oracle. PostgreSQL is the mainstream community choice and the one most partners deploy.
MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?
Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.
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