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Metasfresh vs Deltek

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deltek logo

Deltek

Software

Project-based business management and accounting software

From
$1500/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; Deltek not one product but a portfolio, including Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Maconomy, Ajera, ComputerEase, GovWin IQ and Replicon, so the right choice depends on the industry before the feature set
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Deltek covers Project accounting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Deltek actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Deltek differ
AttributeMetasfreshDeltek
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20151983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Deltek

  • Project accounting
  • Resource management
  • Time and expense
  • Financial reporting
  • Government compliance
  • Office 365
  • Outlook
  • Tableau

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • 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 Deltek
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Deltek
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Deltek

Deltek

  • ERP and project accounting for government contractors through Costpointnot Metasfresh
  • Project management for architecture and engineering firms with Vantagepointnot Metasfresh
  • Construction accounting through ComputerEasenot Metasfresh
  • Finding and bidding on public sector opportunities with GovWin IQnot Metasfresh
  • Professional services resource planning with Maconomy and Polarisnot 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

Deltek

  • Not one product but a portfolio, including Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Maconomy, Ajera, ComputerEase, GovWin IQ and Replicon, so the right choice depends on the industry before the feature set
  • Pricing is not published anywhere and requires contacting sales
  • Built around project-based industries such as government contracting, architecture and engineering rather than general business

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Deltek

$1500/month
  • Vantagepoint$1500/month
    • Project accounting
    • Professional services
    • Resource management
  • Vantagepoint Enterprise$3500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-entity
    • Advanced analytics

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 Deltek if

  • You need project accounting.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want resource management.
Deltek review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Deltek better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Deltek at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Deltek?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $1500/month for Deltek.
Does Metasfresh or Deltek run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Deltek runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deltek starts at $1500/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 Deltek is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Deltek cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing. Deltek covers Project accounting, Resource management, Time and expense, Financial reporting. Both handle Data encryption, Audit trails, Cloud support, Web support.
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