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Infor vs Metasfresh

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Infor

ERP

Industry-specific ERP with AI and cloud capabilities

From
$500/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: Infor no price, licensing minimum or contract term is published anywhere on the site; the only routes are a Let's Connect contact form, a demo request and a sales contact; 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: Infor 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 Infor and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Infor and Metasfresh differ
AttributeInforMetasfresh
Starting price$500/month€99/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded20022015

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 Infor

  • Financial management
  • Human resources
  • Customer management
  • AI engine
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Third-party systems
  • User access management

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

What people use each for

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

Infor

  • Cloud ERP for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashionnot Metasfresh
  • Supply chain and warehouse managementnot Metasfresh
  • Human capital management and financial managementnot Metasfresh
  • ESG and sustainability reportingnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Infor

  • No price, licensing minimum or contract term is published anywhere on the site; the only routes are a Let's Connect contact form, a demo request and a sales contact
  • Software is packaged by industry rather than sold as a general product with published editions

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

Infor

$500/month
  • Mid-Market$500/month
    • Core ERP
    • Industry functionality
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Advanced ERP
    • AI capabilities
    • Advanced analytics

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 Infor if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want human resources.
Infor review

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Questions people ask

Is Infor or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Infor starts at $500/month and Metasfresh at €99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Infor or Metasfresh?
Infor starts at $500/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Infor or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Infor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Infor best used for?
Infor is most often used for cloud erp for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashion, supply chain and warehouse management, human capital management and financial management, esg and sustainability reporting. Of those, cloud erp for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashion and supply chain and warehouse management are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Infor do that Metasfresh cannot?
Infor covers Financial management, Human resources, Customer management, AI engine. Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Data encryption, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Infor: Where can I find published pricing for Infor cloud software?

Infor does not publish standard pricing on its website. The company directs customers to contact their sales team directly through 'Let's Connect' forms and 'Contact Us' links for custom quotes.

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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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Infor: Does Infor offer product demos before purchasing?

Yes. Infor's website includes calls-to-action to explore solutions, view demos, and connect with the sales team to discuss your needs.

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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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Infor: What types of products does Infor sell?

Infor specializes in cloud enterprise software solutions including industry-specific CloudSuites, AI agents, and integrated business applications for various industries.

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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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