Metasfresh
Open-source ERP for wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing
Founded
N/A
Starting Price
Free
Category
Manufacturing & ERP
Last updated March 20, 2026
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
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
Pricing
Community
Free
- Full ERP functionality
- Self-hosted via Docker or Ubuntu
- Community support
- Weekly stable releases
Cloud Hosting
Contact sales
Featured In
#5
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.
#5
Best Manufacturing ERP With Shop Floor Scheduling (2026)
Best for regulated process manufacturers (food, pharma, chemicals) who want open-source ownership and serious traceability.