Is iDempiere or TeamSystem better?

Neither clearly leads. iDempiere starts at Free and TeamSystem at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, iDempiere or TeamSystem?

iDempiere has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iDempiere and On request for TeamSystem.

Does iDempiere or TeamSystem run on more platforms?

iDempiere runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux, Windows. TeamSystem runs on Web.

Can I use iDempiere for free?

Yes. iDempiere has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TeamSystem starts at On request.

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 TeamSystem is typically brought in for.

What can iDempiere do that TeamSystem cannot?

iDempiere covers Application dictionary, OSGi plug-in architecture, Multi-organisation accounting, Materials management.

ERP · head to head

iDempiere vs TeamSystem

iDempiere

ERP

Community-governed open source ERP, CRM and supply chain built on Java, OSGi and PostgreSQL

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

TeamSystem

ERP

Italian modular management software for companies and professionals

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only iDempiere has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
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.; TeamSystem no pricing is published anywhere on the site; the homepage directs buyers only to consult with TeamSystem's own sales consultants to identify a customized solution
Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iDempiere and TeamSystem actually diverge.

Attributes where iDempiere and TeamSystem differ
Attribute	iDempiere	TeamSystem
Starting price	Free	On request
Pricing model	Open source, no licence fee	quote
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux, Windows	Web

Identical on both: 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 TeamSystem

Nothing recorded that iDempiere does not also cover.

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 TeamSystem
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 TeamSystem
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 TeamSystem
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 TeamSystem

TeamSystem

Handling electronic invoicing and GDPR compliancenot iDempiere
Managing ERP for enterprises with complex productionnot iDempiere
Processing payroll and HR management functionsnot iDempiere
Managing CRM for client and sales activitiesnot iDempiere
Handling invoice advancement to receive 90% advancenot 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.

TeamSystem

No pricing is published anywhere on the site; the homepage directs buyers only to consult with TeamSystem's own sales consultants to identify a customized solution
The product is split across many separately branded modules (ERP, accounting, HR, CRM, e-commerce, legal, construction, hospitality), so there is no single price to evaluate

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

TeamSystem

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamSystem review.

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.

iDempiere review

Choose TeamSystem if

Nothing in the data separates TeamSystem from iDempiere on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

TeamSystem review

Questions people ask

Is iDempiere or TeamSystem better?: Neither clearly leads. iDempiere starts at Free and TeamSystem at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iDempiere or TeamSystem?: iDempiere has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iDempiere and On request for TeamSystem.
Does iDempiere or TeamSystem run on more platforms?: iDempiere runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Linux, Windows. TeamSystem runs on Web.
Can I use iDempiere for free?: Yes. iDempiere has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TeamSystem starts at On request.
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 TeamSystem is typically brought in for.
What can iDempiere do that TeamSystem cannot?: iDempiere covers Application dictionary, OSGi plug-in architecture, Multi-organisation accounting, Materials management.

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.

TeamSystem: How much does TeamSystem cost?

TeamSystem does not publish pricing on their website. Specific rates depend on the product and your organization's needs. Contact the sales team or visit their product catalog for details.

Source

iDempiere: 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.

TeamSystem: Does TeamSystem offer a free trial?

Trial availability is not specified on TeamSystem's public website. Contact sales to inquire about trial options for their products.

Source

iDempiere: 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.

iDempiere: Which database does it need?

PostgreSQL or Oracle. PostgreSQL is the mainstream community choice and the one most partners deploy.

iDempiere vs TeamSystem

iDempiere

TeamSystem

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in iDempiere

Only in TeamSystem

What people use each for

iDempiere

TeamSystem

Where each one falls short

iDempiere

TeamSystem

Pricing, plan by plan

iDempiere

TeamSystem

Which should you pick?

Choose iDempiere if

Choose TeamSystem if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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