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Metasfresh vs Dynamics AX

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dynamics AX logo

Dynamics AX

Software

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/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; Dynamics AX dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Inventory, Dynamics AX covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Dynamics AX actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Dynamics AX differ
AttributeMetasfreshDynamics AX
Starting priceFree$210/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20151975

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

  • Inventory
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics
  • User roles

Only in Dynamics AX

  • Financial management
  • Project accounting
  • Human resources
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • Azure security

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Data encryption
  • 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 Dynamics AX
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Dynamics AX
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Dynamics AX

Dynamics AX

  • Core financial management and accounting for large enterprisesnot Metasfresh
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Metasfresh
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot 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

Dynamics AX

  • Dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
  • Higher capacity and storage entitlements are reserved for the Premium tier
  • Copilot Credits for agent features are bought separately, either pre purchased with up to 20 percent off for committed units or paid as consumed
  • Agent features require a separate Azure subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Dynamics AX

$210/month
  • Finance$210/month
    • General ledger
    • Accounts payable
    • Accounts receivable
  • Operations$210/month
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Inventory

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Choose Dynamics AX if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project accounting.
Dynamics AX review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Dynamics AX better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Dynamics AX at $210/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Dynamics AX?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $210/month for Dynamics AX.
Does Metasfresh or Dynamics AX run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dynamics AX starts at $210/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 Dynamics AX is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Dynamics AX cannot?
Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Project accounting, Human resources, Power BI. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Data encryption, Cloud support.
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