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Metasfresh vs Ecount

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP & Business Operations

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ecount logo

Ecount

ERP & Business Operations

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/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; Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Purchasing, Ecount covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Ecount actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Ecount differ
AttributeMetasfreshEcount
Starting priceFree$55/month
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20151999

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

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

Only in Ecount

  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Regional systems
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • 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 Ecount
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Ecount
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Ecount

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot Metasfresh
  • Multi-currency managementnot Metasfresh
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot Metasfresh
  • Regional compliancenot 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

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

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

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want crm.
Ecount review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Ecount better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Ecount at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Ecount?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $55/month for Ecount.
Does Metasfresh or Ecount run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ecount starts at $55/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 Ecount is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Ecount cannot?
Metasfresh covers Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management, Custom modules. Ecount covers Financial management, CRM, Multi-currency, REST APIs. Both handle Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

Source
Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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