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OpenBravo vs Priority Software

OpenBravo logo

OpenBravo

ERP

Open-source-derived ERP that has narrowed its focus to retail commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Priority Software logo

Priority Software

ERP

Affordable cloud ERP for small businesses

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenBravo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OpenBravo the commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.; 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: OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Priority Software covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where OpenBravo and Priority Software differ
AttributeOpenBravoPriority Software
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20001990

Identical on both: 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 OpenBravo

  • Retail point of sale
  • Omnichannel order management
  • Inventory and warehouse
  • Procurement
  • Financials
  • Modular architecture
  • Web-based interface
  • Open source lineage

Only in Priority Software

  • Financial management
  • Inventory
  • Supply chain
  • CRM
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Third-party systems

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OpenBravo

  • A retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across storesnot Priority Software
  • A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot Priority Software
  • An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot Priority Software
  • A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot Priority Software

Priority Software

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OpenBravo

  • The commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • Development focus has narrowed towards retail commerce, so a buyer wanting a general purpose ERP for manufacturing or services is choosing a product whose investment is going somewhere else.
  • The community around the horizontal ERP is much quieter than it once was, so independent documentation, forum answers and third party modules are sparse and you are dependent on the vendor and its partners in practice.
  • The partner network is small and concentrated in particular regions, which limits your choice of implementer and leaves you exposed if the one available partner in your country is unavailable or underperforms.
  • Extending the platform requires Java and SQL skills specific to its framework, so customisation means hiring or contracting developers for a niche stack, and a heavily modified installation becomes yours to maintain across upgrades.

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

OpenBravo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source
    • Core functionality
    • Community support
  • Enterprise Support$200/month
    • Professional support
    • Updates
    • Consulting

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 OpenBravo if

  • You need retail point of sale.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web.
  • You also want omnichannel order management.
OpenBravo review

Choose Priority Software if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory.
Priority Software review

Questions people ask

Is OpenBravo or Priority Software better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenBravo starts at Free and Priority Software at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenBravo or Priority Software?
OpenBravo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenBravo and $400/month for Priority Software.
Does OpenBravo or Priority Software run on more platforms?
OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web. Priority Software runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use OpenBravo for free?
Yes. OpenBravo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Priority Software starts at $400/month.
What is OpenBravo best used for?
OpenBravo is most often used for a retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across stores, a retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilment, an organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensions, a business in europe or latin america where openbravo's partner presence is established. Of those, a retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across stores and a retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilment are not what Priority Software is typically brought in for.
What can OpenBravo do that Priority Software cannot?
OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement. Priority Software covers Financial management, Inventory, Supply chain, CRM.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OpenBravo: Is Openbravo free?

The lineage is open source and source code is available, but the commercial retail product is sold as a subscription. Treat it as commercial software with an open codebase rather than as free software with paid support.

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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OpenBravo: Can I still use it as a general ERP?

The horizontal capability exists in the architecture, but the commercial attention is on retail. If you are not a retailer, you would be relying on parts of the product that are not where investment is going.

OpenBravo: What skills do I need in-house?

Java and SQL for anything beyond configuration, plus familiarity with the module framework. If you have no development capacity and no intention to acquire any, the open codebase gives you nothing you will use.

OpenBravo: How do I judge the implementation risk?

By the partner, and specifically by whether there is more than one credible partner in your country. A single available implementer is a concentration risk that should be reflected in your contract terms.

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