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OpenBravo vs SpireStock

OpenBravo logo

OpenBravo

ERP

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpireStock logo

SpireStock

Logistics

Distribution management for Indian FMCG and dairy businesses

From
4999/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.; SpireStock built for the Indian market: GST invoicing, Indian trade schemes and Tally integration are the point, and none of that transfers elsewhere
  • They diverge on capability: OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, SpireStock covers Order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenBravo and SpireStock actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenBravo and SpireStock differ
AttributeOpenBravoSpireStock
Starting priceFree4999/month
Pricing modelopen-sourceMonthly subscription by user count, with a 30-day free trial
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, WebWeb, Android, Cloud
CategoryERPLogistics
Founded2000Unknown

Identical on both: 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 OpenBravo

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

Only in SpireStock

  • Order management
  • Returnable crate tracking
  • Trade scheme automation
  • GST invoicing
  • Route and beat planning
  • Offline-first mobile app

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 SpireStock
  • A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot SpireStock
  • An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot SpireStock
  • A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot SpireStock

SpireStock

  • Dairy and beverage distributors losing money to unreconciled returnable cratesnot OpenBravo
  • Distributors running orders on WhatsApp and billing in Excelnot OpenBravo
  • FMCG businesses applying slab and BOGO schemes that general billing software cannot expressnot OpenBravo
  • Delivery operations on routes where mobile connectivity is unreliablenot 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.

SpireStock

  • Built for the Indian market: GST invoicing, Indian trade schemes and Tally integration are the point, and none of that transfers elsewhere
  • Mobile app is Android only, with no iOS build
  • Pricing is banded by user count, so a business just over a band boundary pays for headroom it does not use
  • A younger vendor than the ERP suites it competes against, so the integration ecosystem is narrower

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenBravo

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

SpireStock

4999/month
  • Starter$4999/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • Order and billing management
    • Crate tracking
  • Professional$14999/month
    • Up to 25 users
    • Route optimisation
    • GPS fleet tracking
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited users
    • API access
    • Custom integration

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 SpireStock if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Web, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want returnable crate tracking.
SpireStock review

Questions people ask

Is OpenBravo or SpireStock better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenBravo starts at Free and SpireStock at 4999/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenBravo or SpireStock?
OpenBravo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenBravo and 4999/month for SpireStock.
Does OpenBravo or SpireStock run on more platforms?
OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web. SpireStock runs on Web, Android, Cloud.
Can I use OpenBravo for free?
Yes. OpenBravo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SpireStock starts at 4999/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 SpireStock is typically brought in for.
What can OpenBravo do that SpireStock cannot?
OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement. SpireStock covers Order management, Returnable crate tracking, Trade scheme automation, GST invoicing.

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.

SpireStock: What does SpireStock cost?

Starter is ₹4,999 per month for up to 5 users and Professional is ₹14,999 per month for up to 25. Enterprise is custom priced with unlimited users and API access. A 30-day trial runs without a card.

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.

SpireStock: Why does returnable crate tracking matter?

In dairy and beverage distribution, crates and bottles carry deposits and go missing constantly. Tracking them with OTP verification at handover turns a paper register into a reconcilable record, and shortage alerts surface losses while they can still be recovered.

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.

SpireStock: Does it work without internet?

Yes. The Android app is offline-first, which is deliberate for delivery routes where connectivity drops.

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.

SpireStock: Does it handle GST?

Yes, GST-compliant invoicing and e-invoicing are built in, and it integrates with Tally and SAP.

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