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Metasfresh vs Sage X3

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

Software

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage X3 logo

Sage X3

Software

Enterprise management for mid-size businesses worldwide

From
$1500/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; Sage X3 listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Sage X3 covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Sage X3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Sage X3 differ
AttributeMetasfreshSage X3
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, Windows, Web
Founded20151981

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
  • Business analytics
  • User roles

Only in Sage X3

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Project management
  • CRM integration
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • Role-based access

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • EDI systems
  • Audit trails
  • 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 Sage X3
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot Sage X3
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot Sage X3

Sage X3

  • Multi-site operationsnot Metasfresh
  • International businessnot Metasfresh
  • Process manufacturingnot Metasfresh
  • Distribution managementnot 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

Sage X3

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

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

Sage X3

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP functionality
    • Financial management
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Multi-company support
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Business intelligence

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 Sage X3 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Sage X3 review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Sage X3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at Free and Sage X3 at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Sage X3?
Metasfresh has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasfresh and $1500/month for Sage X3.
Does Metasfresh or Sage X3 run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Sage X3 runs on Cloud, Windows, Web.
Can I use Metasfresh for free?
Yes. Metasfresh has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage X3 starts at $1500/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 Sage X3 is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Sage X3 cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting. Sage X3 covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Project management, CRM integration. Both handle Manufacturing, EDI systems, Audit trails, Cloud support.
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