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Kingdee vs Metasfresh

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Kingdee

ERP

Cloud ERP for enterprises in Asia

From
$300/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: Kingdee no pricing published on website; quote-based model only; 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: Kingdee 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 Kingdee and Metasfresh actually diverge.

Attributes where Kingdee and Metasfresh differ
AttributeKingdeeMetasfresh
Starting price$300/month€99/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded19932015

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 Kingdee

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Human resources
  • Chinese regulatory compliance
  • Local payment systems
  • Third-party systems
  • Data localization
  • User access control

Only in Metasfresh

  • Inventory
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics
  • User roles
  • Data encryption

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Custom modules
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Kingdee

  • Enterprise resource planningnot Metasfresh
  • Financial management and accountingnot Metasfresh
  • Supply chain and operations managementnot Metasfresh

Metasfresh

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kingdee

  • No pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for cost 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

Kingdee

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
    • Basic supply chain
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Complete ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • 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 Kingdee if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want inventory management.
Kingdee review

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kingdee or Metasfresh better?
Neither clearly leads. Kingdee 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, Kingdee or Metasfresh?
Kingdee starts at $300/month and Metasfresh at €99/month.
Does Kingdee or Metasfresh run on more platforms?
Kingdee runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
What is Kingdee best used for?
Kingdee is most often used for enterprise resource planning, financial management and accounting, supply chain and operations management. Of those, enterprise resource planning and financial management and accounting are not what Metasfresh is typically brought in for.
What can Kingdee do that Metasfresh cannot?
Kingdee covers Financial management, Inventory management, Human resources, Chinese regulatory compliance. Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Custom modules, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kingdee: How much does Kingdee cost?

Kingdee does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized by sales team based on your enterprise requirements. Contact Kingdee at +65 3138 7820 or request a demo.

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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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Kingdee: Does Kingdee offer flexible pricing for different company sizes?

Kingdee pricing is tailored to individual enterprise needs. Request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing options for your organization.

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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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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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