metasfresh vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? 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-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1975
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Price from
€249/mo
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
DATEV, Shopware, Amazon, DHL, EDI +4
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
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
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem
- +Strong AI and analytics capabilities
- +Highly customizable with low-code tools
- +Scalable for large enterprises
Limitations
- −High cost for full suite deployment
- −Complex setup and configuration
- −Steep learning curve for admins
- −Limited flexibility for non-Microsoft integrations
Data residency & compliance
metasfresh
Microsoft Dynamics 365
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
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.
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Dynamics 365 Sales Professional $65 per user/monthFull sales force automation · Built-in intelligence · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Customer Service Professional $50 per user/monthOmnichannel customer service · Self-service portals · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Finance $180 per user/monthFinancial management · Global compliance · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management $200 per user/monthEnd-to-end supply chain visibility · AI-driven demand forecasting · Billed annually
Pricing varies by module and region; enterprise plans may require custom quotes.
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
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Customer Engagement
- Omnichannel customer service, AI-driven sales insights, Marketing automation, Case and knowledge management
- Finance and Operations
- Financial management and accounting, Supply chain management, Project management, Inventory and warehouse management
- Business Intelligence
- Power BI integration, Custom dashboards and reports, Predictive analytics, Real-time data visualization
- Integration and Extensibility
- Pre-built connectors for Microsoft 365, RESTful APIs for custom integrations, Azure Logic Apps support, Low-code/no-code customization