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metasfresh – Scalable Open‑Source ERP for Growing Startups

Leverage a fast, flexible ERP built on Java and PostgreSQL to manage sales, finance, and manufacturing. Ideal for founders seeking free, enterprise‑grade software (2.5k+ GitHub stars).

From the repo · “We do Open Source ERP - Fast, Flexible & Free Software to scale your Business.”

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What it is

Use metasfresh to set up free open-source ERP software for your business.

Real use case example

"A founder building an e-commerce startup uses metasfresh to implement a customer relationship manager and financial reporting tools, in just half a day."

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When to use it
  • •You need to manage complex sales orders and inventory levels across multiple channels.
  • •You want to automate accounting and financial reporting without incurring high software costs.
  • •You require a customizable platform to integrate your manufacturing workflows with sales and customer management.
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Creator
metasfresh
Language
Java
Category
sales
Published
10/6/2015

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