metasfresh Cloud ERP
Distribution ERP software
ERP systems
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- Ease of management
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€99 per user per month
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Medium
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- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale
What is metasfresh Cloud ERP
metasfresh Cloud ERP is an ERP system focused on distribution-centric operations such as purchasing, sales order processing, inventory, and warehouse workflows. It targets small to mid-sized distributors, wholesalers, and light manufacturing businesses that need end-to-end process coverage beyond accounting. The product is available as a cloud offering and is also distributed under an open-source model, which can be relevant for companies that want code-level extensibility or self-hosting options. It emphasizes operational ERP functions (order-to-cash and procure-to-pay) with configurable business processes.
Open-source availability
The product is available under an open-source model, which can reduce vendor lock-in for organizations that want the option to self-host or modify the software. This can be useful for teams with in-house development resources that need deeper customization than typical configuration tools allow. It also enables technical due diligence on the codebase and deployment architecture.
Distribution-oriented process coverage
metasfresh is designed around distribution workflows such as sales order management, purchasing, inventory control, and warehouse operations. This aligns well with businesses that need operational ERP capabilities rather than primarily financial accounting. For distributors, the focus on end-to-end transaction processing can reduce reliance on separate inventory or order management tools.
Cloud and self-host options
The product is offered as a cloud ERP while also supporting deployments that can be operated by the customer or a partner. This provides flexibility for companies with data residency, integration, or operational control requirements. It can also support phased adoption where environments differ between development, testing, and production.
Smaller ecosystem and marketplace
Compared with large ERP suites in this category, metasfresh typically has a smaller third-party add-on marketplace and a narrower pool of experienced implementation partners. This can affect the speed of finding prebuilt integrations, industry templates, or local consulting resources. Buyers may need to plan for more custom integration and internal ownership.
Implementation requires ERP expertise
Distribution ERPs require careful configuration of master data, pricing, inventory policies, and warehouse processes, and metasfresh is not an exception. Organizations without prior ERP implementation experience may face longer timelines and higher change-management effort. Technical customization, while possible, can increase maintenance responsibilities over time.
Less proven for complex enterprises
For multi-entity, multi-country enterprises with highly complex compliance, consolidation, and governance requirements, metasfresh may require additional design and integration work. Some advanced capabilities commonly expected in large enterprise deployments (for example, extensive localization coverage or mature governance tooling) may not be as comprehensive. Fit should be validated through a detailed requirements workshop and proof of concept.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| User fee (monthly payment) | From €99 per month per user | Monthly billing; includes participation in metasfresh product updates, support (email during business hours), role assignment and standard configuration; prices exclude VAT; available to request via vendor. |
| User fee (annual prepayment) | From €79 per month per user (billed annually) | Lower rate available with annual prepayment; minimum user quantity may apply for the first 12 months; prices exclude VAT; available to request via vendor. |
| Cloud hosting (monthly) | From €299 per month | Hosting in German data centers; secure transmission, real-time backups, dedicated server option; prices exclude VAT. |
| Cloud hosting (annual prepayment) | From €249 per month (billed annually) | Reduced hosting rate with annual prepayment; German datacenter, backups and support; prices exclude VAT. |
| Starter package (one-time) | Custom pricing / on request | One-time starter package (sizes: Start-up, S, M, L) covering implementation, initial system provisioning & configuration, customizing, project management and multiplier training; exact price provided on request. |
| ERP projects (large/custom) | Custom pricing / on request | ERP projects that exceed the standard starter package L are priced individually; a Fit-Gap analysis is a prerequisite. |
Seller details
metas GmbH
Germany (exact city: Unsure)
Private
https://metasfresh.com/
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