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Metasfresh vs Global Shop Solutions

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Global Shop Solutions logo

Global Shop Solutions

Software

Cloud and on-premise ERP for small manufacturers

From
$500/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; Global Shop Solutions no price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Global Shop Solutions covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Global Shop Solutions actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Global Shop Solutions differ
AttributeMetasfreshGlobal Shop Solutions
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20151985

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
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics

Only in Global Shop Solutions

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • QuickBooks
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • 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 Global Shop Solutions
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Global Shop Solutions
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Global Shop Solutions

Global Shop Solutions

  • ERP for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order productionnot Metasfresh
  • Shop floor data collection and schedulingnot Metasfresh
  • Running manufacturing ERP on premise, in the cloud or as SaaSnot 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

Global Shop Solutions

  • No price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • Licensing is by concurrent user, meaning the number of employees in the system at once, rather than by named seat
  • Cost is split into an upfront charge plus an ongoing quarterly charge rather than a single subscription
  • Graphical shop floor interfaces carry their own upfront and ongoing quarterly cost on top of the base licence
  • No minimum user count, implementation fee or contract term is published

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Global Shop Solutions

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic ERP
    • Inventory management
    • Financial module
  • Premium$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Manufacturing
    • Priority support

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 Global Shop Solutions if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Global Shop Solutions review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Global Shop Solutions better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Global Shop Solutions at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Global Shop Solutions?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $500/month for Global Shop Solutions.
Does Metasfresh or Global Shop Solutions run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Global Shop Solutions 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. Global Shop Solutions starts at $500/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 Global Shop Solutions is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Global Shop Solutions cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting. Global Shop Solutions covers Financial management, Inventory management, Order management, Reporting. Both handle Manufacturing, Cloud support, Web support.
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