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Infor vs OpenBravo

Infor logo

Infor

ERP

Industry-specific ERP with AI and cloud capabilities

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenBravo

ERP

Open-source-derived ERP that has narrowed its focus to retail commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenBravo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; OpenBravo the commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • They diverge on capability: Infor covers Financial management, OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Infor and OpenBravo actually diverge.

Attributes where Infor and OpenBravo differ
AttributeInforOpenBravo
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridSelf-hosted, Web
Founded20022000

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 Infor

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Customer management
  • AI engine
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps

Only in OpenBravo

  • Retail point of sale
  • Omnichannel order management
  • Inventory and warehouse
  • Procurement
  • Financials
  • Modular architecture
  • Web-based interface
  • Open source lineage

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 OpenBravo
  • Supply chain and warehouse managementnot OpenBravo
  • Human capital management and financial managementnot OpenBravo
  • ESG and sustainability reportingnot OpenBravo

OpenBravo

  • A retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across storesnot Infor
  • A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot Infor
  • An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot Infor
  • A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot 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

OpenBravo

  • The commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • Development focus has narrowed towards retail commerce, so a buyer wanting a general purpose ERP for manufacturing or services is choosing a product whose investment is going somewhere else.
  • The community around the horizontal ERP is much quieter than it once was, so independent documentation, forum answers and third party modules are sparse and you are dependent on the vendor and its partners in practice.
  • The partner network is small and concentrated in particular regions, which limits your choice of implementer and leaves you exposed if the one available partner in your country is unavailable or underperforms.
  • Extending the platform requires Java and SQL skills specific to its framework, so customisation means hiring or contracting developers for a niche stack, and a heavily modified installation becomes yours to maintain across upgrades.

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

OpenBravo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source
    • Core functionality
    • Community support
  • Enterprise Support$200/month
    • Professional support
    • Updates
    • Consulting

Which should you pick?

Choose Infor if

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

Choose OpenBravo if

  • You need retail point of sale.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web.
  • You also want omnichannel order management.
OpenBravo review

Questions people ask

Is Infor or OpenBravo better?
Neither clearly leads. Infor starts at $500/month and OpenBravo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Infor or OpenBravo?
OpenBravo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Infor and Free for OpenBravo.
Does Infor or OpenBravo run on more platforms?
Infor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web.
Can I use OpenBravo for free?
Yes. OpenBravo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Infor starts at $500/month.
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 OpenBravo is typically brought in for.
What can Infor do that OpenBravo cannot?
Infor covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Human resources. OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement.

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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OpenBravo: Is Openbravo free?

The lineage is open source and source code is available, but the commercial retail product is sold as a subscription. Treat it as commercial software with an open codebase rather than as free software with paid support.

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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OpenBravo: Can I still use it as a general ERP?

The horizontal capability exists in the architecture, but the commercial attention is on retail. If you are not a retailer, you would be relying on parts of the product that are not where investment is going.

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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OpenBravo: What skills do I need in-house?

Java and SQL for anything beyond configuration, plus familiarity with the module framework. If you have no development capacity and no intention to acquire any, the open codebase gives you nothing you will use.

OpenBravo: How do I judge the implementation risk?

By the partner, and specifically by whether there is more than one credible partner in your country. A single available implementer is a concentration risk that should be reflected in your contract terms.

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