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Metasfresh vs Oracle ERP Cloud

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle ERP Cloud logo

Oracle ERP Cloud

Software

Cloud-based enterprise resource planning with AI capabilities

From
$3500/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; Oracle ERP Cloud every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Oracle ERP Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Oracle ERP Cloud differ
AttributeMetasfreshOracle ERP Cloud
Starting priceFree$3500/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Web
Founded20151977

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 Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Order management
  • Human resources
  • Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

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

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial consolidationnot Metasfresh
  • Supply chain optimizationnot Metasfresh
  • Procurement managementnot Metasfresh
  • Real-time reportingnot 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

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Oracle ERP Cloud

$3500/month
  • Standard Edition$3500/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain management
  • Premium Edition$6500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities
    • 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 Oracle ERP Cloud if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Oracle ERP Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Oracle ERP Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Oracle ERP Cloud at $3500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Oracle ERP Cloud?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $3500/month for Oracle ERP Cloud.
Does Metasfresh or Oracle ERP Cloud run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Oracle ERP Cloud runs on Cloud, Web.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle ERP Cloud starts at $3500/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 Oracle ERP Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Oracle ERP Cloud cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing. Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Procurement, Order management. Both handle Cloud support, Web support.
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