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Metasfresh vs MRPeasy

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MRPeasy logo

MRPeasy

Software

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, MRPeasy covers Production planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and MRPeasy actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and MRPeasy differ
AttributeMetasfreshMRPeasy
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics

Only in MRPeasy

  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Both cover

  • Purchasing
  • 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 MRPeasy
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot MRPeasy
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot MRPeasy

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot Metasfresh
  • Job shop productionnot Metasfresh
  • Assembly operationsnot 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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

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 MRPeasy if

  • You need production planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
MRPeasy review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or MRPeasy better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and MRPeasy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or MRPeasy?
Metasfresh starts at Free and MRPeasy at Free.
Does Metasfresh or MRPeasy run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 MRPeasy is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that MRPeasy cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Accounting. MRPeasy covers Production planning, Inventory management, CRM, Quality control. Both handle Purchasing, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

Source
MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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