metasfresh vs Acumatica
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Acumatica? Here's how metasfresh compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: metasfresh. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source ERP for supply chain, manufacturing, accounting and DATEV integration
Cloud ERP for mid-sized businesses with financial, distribution, and CRM modules.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2007
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acumatica Cloud ERP.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Price from
€249/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
DATEV, Shopware, Amazon, DHL, EDI +4
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, HubSpot, QuickBooks +1
Where each one wins
metasfresh
Strengths
- +Open-source license-free option with self-hosting capability
- +High functionality and adaptability for logistics and distribution
- +Batch and serial tracking for inventory management
- +Rapid entry of multiple order lines
- +Frequent updates, including weekly releases
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users due to customization complexity
- −Time-consuming setup and technical effort for implementation
- −Limited documentation and smaller community resources
Acumatica
Strengths
- +Strong financial and distribution modules
- +Highly customizable workflows
- +Robust compliance and security certifications
- +Scalable for growing businesses
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Complex setup and configuration
- −Limited built-in reporting tools
- −Higher cost for advanced features
Data residency & compliance
metasfresh
Acumatica
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acumatica Cloud ERP.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Pricing
metasfresh
- Cloud hosting (monthly) €299 per monthGerman data centers · Hosted metasfresh
- Cloud hosting (annual prepayment) €249 per month (equivalent, billed annually)German data centers · Annual prepayment discount · Hosted metasfresh
Starter packages and custom projects priced on request. Free and open-source software with a trial available.
Acumatica
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is tailored and available on request.
Features
metasfresh
- Planning and demand
- Automated disposition using stock, sales and production plans, Purchase and production proposals, Configurable minimum and reorder stock levels, Freshness and shelf-life-aware planning
- Procurement and receiving
- Purchasing and supplier coordination, Goods receipt, Quality checks
- Production and warehouse
- Production orders and recipes/BOMs, Lot and best-before-date tracking, Multi-location stock and warehouse management, Mobile data capture and barcode scanning
- Sales and distribution
- Order entry with quick entry, Multi-channel sales, FEFO/FIFO picking, Tour planning and delivery tracking
- Invoicing and traceability
- Invoices, collective invoices and credit notes, Batch traceability from receipt to shipping, Accounting handoff and postings
Acumatica
- Financial Management
- General ledger, Accounts payable and receivable, Multi-currency support, Tax management
- Distribution Management
- Inventory management, Order management, Procurement, Warehouse management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Contact management, Opportunity tracking, Sales automation, Marketing automation
- System and Integration
- Role-based access control, Workflow automation, Customizable dashboards, API access
- Compliance and Security
- GDPR compliance, ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II certified, PCI DSS compliant