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Metasfresh vs BatchMaster

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP & Business Operations

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BatchMaster logo

BatchMaster

ERP & Business Operations

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Metasfresh has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, BatchMaster covers Production scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and BatchMaster actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and BatchMaster differ
AttributeMetasfreshBatchMaster
Starting priceFree$1250/month
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20151983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP & Business Operations).

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 Metasfresh

  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems

Only in BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Compliance
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Metasfresh

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

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot Metasfresh
  • Quality assurancenot Metasfresh
  • Regulatory compliancenot Metasfresh
  • Product traceabilitynot Metasfresh

Where each one falls short

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

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

BatchMaster

  • Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
  • Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
  • Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Open-source
    • Full functionality
    • Community support
  • Cloud Enterprise$150/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • Professional support
    • Custom development

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory.
Metasfresh review

Choose BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.
BatchMaster review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or BatchMaster better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and BatchMaster at $1250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or BatchMaster?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $1250/month for BatchMaster.
Does Metasfresh or BatchMaster run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month.
What is Metasfresh best used for?
Metasfresh is most often used for open source erp for procurement, sales, warehouse and accounting, hosting an erp in a german data centre on a dedicated server, self hosting an erp where the source code must be inspectable. Of those, open source erp for procurement, sales, warehouse and accounting and hosting an erp in a german data centre on a dedicated server are not what BatchMaster is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that BatchMaster cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing. BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. Both handle Compliance, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?

BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.

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BatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?

BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.

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BatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?

BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.

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BatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?

BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.

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BatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?

Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.

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