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ERPNext vs metasfresh
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| Fact | ERPNext | metasfresh |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | None detected |
| Stars | 40k | 2.4k |
| Latest | v16.50.0 | 5.175 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 96 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No licence detected |
How they relate
Both replace NetSuite. Alternatives to NetSuite →
Full replacementERPNextAccounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR and CRM, fully open source.
PartialmetasfreshSales, purchasing, warehouse, manufacturing and accounting, focused on wholesale and food.
ERPNext
- v16.50.02026-10-06Checks user permissions for records used in accounting, stock, asset, manufacturing, and project actions, and updates r…
- v15.121.62026-09-30The “UAE VAT 201” report now shows sales VAT in the company’s currency for foreign-currency invoices, matching the curr…
- v16.37.02026-09-30Other apps can now add their own voucher types to the Bank Reconciliation Tool, with options shown only for transaction…
- v16.36.12026-09-28New CRM records skip activity-history loading until they are saved, preventing permission errors during record creation.
- v15.121.52026-09-28Skips loading activities for new, unsaved CRM records, avoiding permission errors before the record is saved.
ERPNext
unsigned The latest release, v16.50.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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metasfresh
unsigned The latest release, 5.175, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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