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Metasfresh vs Priority Software

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
€99/month
Rated
-
Priority Software logo

Priority Software

ERP

Affordable cloud ERP for small businesses

From
$400/month
Rated
-

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; Priority Software pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Manufacturing, Priority Software covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Priority Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Priority Software differ
AttributeMetasfreshPriority Software
Starting price€99/month$400/month
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20151990

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

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

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

Only in Priority Software

  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Access controls

Both cover

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

Priority Software

  • ERP for small and mid sized commercial and manufacturing businessesnot Metasfresh
  • Running retail point of sale alongside back office ERPnot Metasfresh
  • Property management for hospitality through the Optima PMS plannot 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

Priority Software

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • Point of sale, manufacturing and hospitality capabilities are sold as separate plans rather than one product

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

€99/month
  • Starter Package$null/custom
    • Initial system setup
    • Customization of windows and documents
    • Project management
  • User Fee$99/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • User Fee (annual)$79/month
    • Annual billing minimum
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • Cloud Hosting$299/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Secure data transfer
    • Real-time backup

Priority Software

$400/month
  • Starter$400/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
  • Professional$900/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want purchasing.

Choose Priority Software if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want crm.

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Priority Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at €99/month and Priority Software at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Priority Software?
Metasfresh starts at €99/month and Priority Software at $400/month.
Does Metasfresh or Priority Software run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Priority Software runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
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 Priority Software is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Priority Software cannot?
Metasfresh covers Manufacturing, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. Priority Software covers Financial management, CRM, Reporting, REST APIs. Both handle Supply chain, Inventory, Data encryption, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Metasfresh: What is metasfresh's monthly user fee?

metasfresh charges per-user monthly fees starting at 99 euros per user with monthly billing or 79 euros per user with annual billing (minimum user quantity required based on company size). This includes access to all ERP developments, support, integration, and custom configuration.

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Priority Software: How much does Priority Software cost?

Priority Software does not publish specific pricing on their website. The site emphasizes custom solutions with the tagline 'Pricing plans that suit your business. Not the other way around.' Visitors are directed to speak with a sales expert for quotes.

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Metasfresh: How much does metasfresh cloud hosting cost?

metasfresh Cloud Hosting costs 299 euros per month with monthly billing or 249 euros per month with annual billing. This includes secure data transfer, real-time backup, dedicated German server infrastructure, and comprehensive support.

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Metasfresh: Is there a one-time setup fee for metasfresh?

Yes, metasfresh includes a Starter Package with one-time costs for initial system setup, customization, project management, and multiplier training with online meeting room access. Exact pricing is available upon request based on company size and requirements.

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