Metasfresh
Open-source ERP for wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing
About Metasfresh
Metasfresh is a free, open-source ERP system built by metas GmbH in Germany, targeting small and mid-size businesses in wholesale distribution, retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing. It covers CRM, sales, purchasing, production, materials management, accounting, and logistics with a modern HTML5/ReactJS web interface. Metasfresh publishes stable releases every Friday, making it one of the most actively developed open-source ERPs. The system excels at warehouse and distribution workflows with FEFO/FIFO picking, batch traceability, tour planning, and multi-warehouse management.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open source with no license fees
- Strongest warehouse and distribution capabilities of any open-source ERP
- Weekly stable releases show active, continuous development
- Modern ReactJS web interface with responsive design
- Strong batch traceability and FEFO/FIFO compliance for regulated industries
Cons
- Primarily designed for DACH region (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) markets
- Smaller community compared to ERPNext or Odoo
- Documentation is partially in German only
- Requires technical expertise for self-hosted deployment
Key Features
Warehouse Management
Multi-warehouse with FEFO/FIFO picking, batch traceability, and pallet management
Distribution & Logistics
Tour assignment, status tracking, forwarding agent integration, and delivery confirmations
Manufacturing
Production planning based on materials, labor, and machinery with BOM support
CRM & Sales
Lead management, quotations, sales orders, and customer relationship tracking
Purchasing
Supplier management, purchase orders, and procurement workflows
Accounting
Financial accounting with multi-currency support and reporting
REST API
3-tier architecture with REST API for integrations and custom development
Modern Web UI
HTML5/ReactJS/Redux frontend with dashboards and keyboard shortcuts
Pricing
- Full ERP functionality
- Self-hosted via Docker or Ubuntu
- Community support
- Weekly stable releases
- Managed hosting
- Professional support
- Setup assistance
- SLA guarantees
Featured In
7 Best Open-Source ERP Systems for Small & Mid-Size Businesses (2026)
Best for distribution and warehouse operations — unmatched batch traceability, FEFO/FIFO picking, and logistics features for businesses where warehouse efficiency is the priority.
Best Manufacturing ERP With Shop Floor Scheduling (2026)
Best for regulated process manufacturers (food, pharma, chemicals) who want open-source ownership and serious traceability.