ERP5 vs SAP ERP
ERP5
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SAP ERP
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| Figure | ERP5 | SAP ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $295/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · ERP Software | 8.4 (#22) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Deployment | on-premise | cloud |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2001 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Lille, France | Walldorf, Germany |
| Inventory management | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| Order management | Yes | Yes |
| Security | ERP5 uses a 5A security model with Author, Auditor, Assignor, Assignee and Associate roles, with permissions configured by module and document. | SAP lists network security, cloud security posture management, threat and vulnerability management, continuity and disaster recovery, data protection, logging and monitoring, incident response, and identity and access management for Cloud ERP. |
Plans
SAP ERP
- SAP Finance Base$295 a month
- SAP Supply Chain Base$295 a month
- SAP Finance Premium$403 a month
- SAP Supply Chain Premium$403 a month
- SAP HCM Base packagePriced on request
- SAP HCM Premium packagePriced on request
In their own words
ERP5
ERP5 is a free, open-source business platform covering CRM, production management, supply chain, product design, accounting, human resources and e-commerce. Its listed modules include finance, inventory, order management and manufacturing, with support for multiple entities. The system can be used and configured in a web browser, and the maker says all browsers are supported. Organizations can also run a preconfigured ERP5 virtual machine on their own server. That VM package is not recommended for large production environments with many users or for development; the maker recommends SlapOS for production deployments and complex integrations. ERP5 is written mostly in Python and uses the NEO transactional NoSQL database alongside a relational SQL database, with MariaDB preferred. It provides a HATEOAS JSON API and an MCP implementation that can expose read-only or read-write services. ERP5 uses role-based permissions configured by module and document. The maker says it is intended for organizations prepared to supervise deployment or learn the platform in depth. ERP5 is free to download and use under GPL v2.
SAP ERP
SAP ERP is a cloud-based system for managing core organizational processes, including finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and procurement. It supports inventory, orders, and multiple entities, with finance-related insights and real-time visibility from integrated data and analytics. Embedded AI can automate tasks, anticipate outcomes, and guide decisions. SAP Finance Base covers accounting, reporting and compliance, cash and working capital management, and payments and bank connectivity. SAP Supply Chain Base covers product lifecycle, production, warehousing and shipping, and plant maintenance. SAP BTP and SAP Integration Suite connect it with third-party landscapes using open connectivity and pre-built accelerators. SAP positions SAP GROW for midsize and large companies, SAP Business One for small businesses, and RISE with SAP for existing on-premises customers. Pricing is available on request, though some finance and supply chain packages are listed at $295 a month per user. There is no free tier stated. A 30-day SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition trial uses a shared tenant and sample data, with limited features.