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Metasfresh vs Softeon

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
€99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Softeon logo

Softeon

Logistics

Warehouse management and execution for complex distribution networks

From
On request
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; Softeon lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Softeon covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and Softeon actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and Softeon differ
AttributeMetasfreshSofteon
Starting price€99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb, On-premise, Cloud
CategoryERPLogistics
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Softeon

  • Warehouse management
  • Warehouse execution
  • Distributed order management
  • Configuration over customisation
  • Automation integration
  • Regulated distribution

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

Softeon

  • Distribution networks where a failed WMS go-live has physical consequencesnot Metasfresh
  • Regulated food and pharmaceutical distribution needing lot and expiry controlnot Metasfresh
  • Operations integrating warehouse automation with execution softwarenot Metasfresh
  • Companies replacing a heavily customised legacy WMS they can no longer upgradenot 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

Softeon

  • Lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • Pricing and implementation cost are entirely quote-based with no public reference points
  • The buyer profile is narrow: it is aimed at complex distribution, and simpler operations will pay for depth they never use
  • Smaller partner ecosystem than the market leaders, so implementation resources are more concentrated
  • Public documentation is thin compared with vendors that publish extensively, making pre-sales research harder

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

Softeon

On request
  • Softeon WMS$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Warehouse execution
    • Distributed order management

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory.
Metasfresh review

Choose Softeon if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
  • You also want warehouse execution.
Softeon review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or Softeon better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at €99/month and Softeon at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or Softeon?
Metasfresh starts at €99/month and Softeon at On request.
Does Metasfresh or Softeon run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Softeon runs on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
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 Softeon is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that Softeon cannot?
Metasfresh covers Supply chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, Purchasing. Softeon covers Warehouse management, Warehouse execution, Distributed order management, Configuration over customisation.

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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Softeon: What makes Softeon different from other WMS vendors?

Its claim is delivery reliability rather than feature superiority, backed by a published record of implementations going live on time. In a market where WMS overruns are normal, that is the pitch.

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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Softeon: Configuration or customisation?

Configuration-driven by design. That is worth verifying in detail, because customised warehouse systems are the ones that become impossible to upgrade or replace later.

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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Softeon: What does it cost?

Not published. Enterprise annual licensing plus implementation, quoted on scope.

Softeon: Does it handle warehouse automation?

Yes, warehouse execution and automation integration are core rather than bolted on, which is the main reason it appears on shortlists with automation vendors.

Softeon: Is it right for a single small warehouse?

No. The capability is aimed at complex, high-volume distribution, and a single simple site will not repay the implementation.

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