What's the best ERP in 2025? Comparison of 16 solutions that (really!) make a difference
What's the best ERP for your company?
ERP, an acronym for Enterprise Resource Planning, is a tool designed to manage all your company's activities. All within a single software environment. Time savings and productivity gains guaranteed.
But you still need to choose the solution best suited to your needs!
What are the main ERP solutions on the market ? Which platform is best suited to your growth ambitions? Read on and discover our 2025 comparison to guide your choice towards the best ERP software.
💡 Make sure you make the right choice and discover the 9 criteria you absolutely need to know when choosing your ERP, by downloading our free White Paper co-written with Karanext, ERP expert for ESN/service companies.
What's the best ERP for your business? Comparison table
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Axelor
Features and presentation
Axelor is a complete open-source ERP software package which, thanks to its BPM functionalities and low-code tools, promises a perfectly modular solution aligned to the business needs of SMEs and ETIs.
- Features:
- CRM,
- sales and purchasing management
- inventory management
- project management,
- human resources management,
- accounting and billing,
- production,
- reporting, etc.
- No-code BPM: with integrated BPM, you can create new applications tailored to your business and processes, without having to write a single line of code!
- Modular ERP : you can install only the applications you need.
- The software is available in the cloud (your data is stored in France) or on-premise if you prefer to host the solution on your own servers.
Advantages
- modularity and customization,
- a modern, ergonomic interface focused on the user experience,
- rich functionality, with over thirty integrated applications.
Disadvantages
The software is frequently updated, which means you need to keep abreast of the latest enhancements.
Pricing
The Community version, with AGPL license and access to source code, is free.
The paid version, including updates, maintenance and support, starts at €35/user/month (Pro package).
Axelor
Axonaut
Features and presentation
Axonaut is sales management software coupled with a full-web collaborative tool, perfectly suited to the needs of the self-employed, VSEs and SMEs.
- Features:
- data centralization,
- smooth customer follow-up and management,
- timely follow-up of prospects,
- complete management module to simplify the editing of administrative documents, etc.
- Easy to use and customizable: you can set the key indicators on your dashboard for efficient business management.
- Automate certain tasks:
- quotations,
- online invoicing,
- pay slips, etc.
- All-in-one ERP and CRM software that can be interconnected with numerous applications:
- GSuite (Google Apps),
- Stripe,
- GoCardless,
- Mailchimp, etc.
Advantages
- broad functional coverage,
- ease of use,
- high-performance customer support in French.
Disadvantages
Lack of depth in certain functionalities for larger companies.
Pricing
Axonaut is available at €49.99/month.
Rates are degressive when you opt for a 1-year or 2-year subscription.
Axonaut
BoondManager
Features and presentation
BoondManager is a full-featured ERP specifically designed for ESNs, consulting firms and engineering companies.
- Features:
- recruitment,
- employee follow-up,
- prospecting and CRM,
- project/business management,
- time, expense and absence management,
- invoicing,
- purchasing.
- Dashboard: BoondManager lets you generate real-time reports to accurately monitor your overall performance.
- Interfacing: Boost your ERP's performance tenfold by connecting it easily to a wide range of business software and applications:
- Cegid,
- Zapier,
- My DSO Manager,
- Sage,
- LinkedIn, etc.
- BoondManager is an agile, open solution, with a "Developers" area for maximum customization to your needs.
Benefits
- Intuitive and easy to use,
- its ability to meet the specific needs of ESN, consulting and engineering firms,
- its scalability: new functionalities are developed every two months.
Disadvantage
Its interface may seem less modern than that of other ERPs.
Pricing
BoodManager is available from €90/month for 1 manager and 15 resources.
Each subscription includes full functionality and support.
BoondManager
Dailybiz
Features and presentation
The Dailybiz ERP platform covers your sales management, accounting and CRM needs. It is aimed primarily at small and medium-sized businesses.
- Features:
- sales and purchasing management,
- customer relationship management,
- accounting,
- payroll, etc.
- A solution that can be customized and adapted to your company's activity, and accessible from anywhere thanks to the cloud.
- Dashboards and graphical reports to help you monitor your performance.
- Dailybiz can be integrated with other tools, such as Prestashop for e-commerce.
Benefits
- a carefully thought-out, user-friendly interface,
- customization and modularity,
- data hosting in France, guaranteeing maximum security.
Disadvantages
Dailybiz lacks functional depth for larger organizations.
Pricing
This ERP solution is available from €49/month/user, with the D-Biz package.
Options can be added, and prices are degressive from 6 users and a 36-month commitment.
Dailybiz
Dolibarr
Features and presentation
Dolibarr is an open-source ERP and CRM solution for companies, associations and the self-employed.
- Features :
- sales automation,
- invoicing,
- inventory management
- shared calendar, etc.
- Modular solution: you activate only the modules you need. So you use a solution that's fully customizable to your specific requirements.
- Simplicity :
- installation,
- to use,
- development, so you can make modifications and adapt it even more to your business.
Benefits
- a free service,
- a customizable solution,
- hosting available in SaaS mode for €12/month/user.
Disadvantages
Dolibarr can be difficult to get to grips with for the most novice users, and operating this ERP requires some technical skills.
Pricing
Dolibarr is free to download, although hosting and maintenance fees may apply.
In its turnkey cloud version, it is available from €12/month/user (Dolibarr Basic).
Dolibarr ERP CRM
Exact for Commerce & Trade
Features and presentation
Control and keep pace with your business with Exact ERP for Commerce & Négoce, the online management solution for VSEs and SMEs.
- Features:
- optimized stock levels and margins,
- kit management,
- supplier relations,
- invoicing,
- multi-warehouse, etc.
- An intuitive dashboard for quick visualization of :
- orders in progress,
- sales evolution,
- tasks to be carried out, etc.
- Integrated CRM for easy customer relationship management.
- A transparent and intuitive tool, with an interface perfectly adapted to mobile devices.
Benefits
- a tool perfectly suited to optimizing margins and logistics,
- Exact offers specialized solutions for each business sector: Exact for Industry, Exact for Project Management and Exact for Trade & Distribution.
Disadvantage
The interface of this ERP lacks a little modernity.
Pricing
Exact for Commerce & Trade is a modular solution, with prices available on request, calculated according to your needs.
Exact pour Commerce & Négoce
Fitnet Manager
Features and presentation
Fitnet Manager is the French ERP aimed primarily at consulting firms and service companies. It offers a double advantage: you can rely on the reliability of an ERP package, while working in project mode.
- Features:
- human resources management,
- advanced planning,
- CRM,
- business management,
- purchasing
- invoicing, etc.
- For consulting firms, Fitnet Manager offers a wide range of modules for customizing all processes (pre-sales, invoicing, reporting, quotations, invoicing schedules, cost allocation, project profitability analysis, etc.).
- More than 40 extensions are available on demand, to enhance your ERP solution: Gantt charts, variable remuneration, inter-company flows, etc.
- The interface is regularly and automatically updated to remain user-friendly and intuitive.
Benefits
- a 100% French solution, ISO 27001 and GDPR certified,
- an all-in-one platform (HR files, activities, project and business management, planning, invoicing and reporting),
- a responsive support team.
Disadvantage
This ERP solution can be costly for smaller organizations.
Pricing
Fitnet Manager prices are available on request, with the option of a free trial.
Fitnet Manager
Horus
Features and presentation
Horus Solutions is a platform specialized in business management solutions, offering a module specifically designed for accounting firms.
- Features:
- management of your assignment schedules, with automatic notifications in the event of delays or emergencies,
- creation of collaborative workspaces for each client, where you can exchange documents and communicate easily,
- digital safe and document scanning, with automatic import thanks to optical character recognition (OCR),
- time management tool to track the time spent on each job, etc.
- The solution offers a wide range of functionalities and tools, designed to help accounting firms manage their operations efficiently, simplify their processes, and offer quality service to their customers.
- The ERP has numerous certifications: GDPR, ISO 25051, NF 552. The publisher ensures compliant data hosting.
Benefits
- software accessible on computer, tablet or smartphone,
- a tailor-made solution, adapted to your needs.
Disadvantages
The interface lacks modernity.
Pricing
Horus prices are available on request.
Horus l'intégrale
Kafinea
Features and presentation
Kafinea is an all-in-one platform designed to simplify accounting operations and improve the overall management of SMEs. Thanks to its flexible, intuitive approach, you'll be able to concentrate fully on your core business.
- Features:
- accounting,
- invoicing,
- CRM,
- subscription management,
- inventory management
- human resources management,
- service contracts,
- interventions, etc.
- ERP automates many time-consuming, recurring tasks, such as invoicing, e-mail campaigns, customer reminders, supplier calls, and much more.
- Thanks to a fully integrated API, you can simply connect Kafinea to your business software to centralize your data.
- No installation is required. All you need is a web browser installed on any device (computer, tablet, laptop).
Benefits
- unlimited number of users, with controlled access to each module,
- configurable workflows to automate many time-consuming tasks,
- customizable dashboards and graphical reports.
Disadvantage
Kafinea can be costly for small businesses.
Pricing
Kafinea offers two price plans:
- Starter package from €500/month/unlimited users, excluding customer portal, configuration assistance and support (phone, email, ticket, chat),
- Business package from €1,000/month/unlimited users.
A Premium package is also available on request.
Kafinea
Karanext
Features and presentation
Karanext is a comprehensive, intuitive and easy-to-use ERP, CRM and HR solution available in SaaS mode.
It is designed for service companies looking to improve their performance and manage their business.
- Features:
- simplified back-office management,
- project invoicing with no re-keying
- automatic contract generation,
- automation and dematerialization of accounting entries,
- customer and partner management, etc.
- A comprehensive, modular and scalable solution that digitizes all your company's processes, giving you a 360° view of your business.
- Reporting tools that enable you to make informed decisions based on quantified data, updated in real time:
- overheads reporting,
- reporting by customer,
- reporting by supplier, etc.
Benefits
- automation of low value-added tasks,
- ease of implementation,
- ergonomic interface and ease of use.
Disadvantages
Karanext is constantly evolving, which means you need to keep up to date with the latest enhancements.
Rates
Karanext offers a plan for each key company role (business engineer, recruiter, HR manager, etc.), starting at €35/month.
The total package, including all modules, is €85/month.
Myfab
Features and presentation
Myfab's Open-Prod software is a complete, scalable and flexible ERP system, specifically designed to meet the needs of the manufacturing industry. Whether you operate in the automotive, aerospace, electronics or other manufacturing industries, Open-Prod is configured to meet your exact business requirements.
- Features:
- production management,
- inventory management
- purchasing,
- quality and after-sales service,
- business and projects, etc.
- Thanks to its personalized approach, Open-Prod maximizes your company's efficiency. You can automate tasks, optimize workflows and improve coordination between departments.
- It includes a CAPM (Computer-Aided Production Management) module, with the aim of reducing costs and lead times.
- Open-Prod also features net requirements calculation to establish proposed orders such as production launches or provisional supplies.
Benefits
- integrated production planning algorithms,
- a 100% French solution that's easy to use,
- modular, scalable software.
Disadvantages
The solution is not suitable for large companies.
Pricing
Open-Prod prices are available on request.
MyFab
Odoo
Features and presentation
Odoo is one of the most comprehensive and modular open source ERP solutions on the market.
It includes hundreds of applications, developed to meet the needs of all businesses, whatever their size or budget.
- Features:
- accounting, invoicing, expense reports,
- CRM and sales management,
- marketing, including emailing and operations automation,
- online management, including e-commerce,
- inventory, material management, planning,
- human resources management,
- project management,
- productivity and collaboration tools.
- Rapid, customized configuration of applications and community modules chosen according to your needs, and modifiable as you grow.
- Affordable pricing, based on the number of functions installed and the number of users.
- Interconnected modules to streamline processes, which can also be automated within the tool.
Benefits
45 functionalities available in the 8 categories presented above, and hundreds of compatible commercial applications developed by experts.
Disadvantage
Some users found the software difficult to get to grips with, and didn't always have French documentation to fall back on.
Prices
With One App Free, take advantage of a completely free Odoo application.
If you'd like to use all the apps, the pay-as-you-go plan starts at €19.90/user/month (Standard package).
Odoo
Pythagoras
Features and presentation
Pythagore is a comprehensive management solution designed specifically for service companies, particularly engineering, consulting, design and architectural firms.
With five different editions, this ERP is capable of adapting to all company sizes, from VSEs to large corporations.
- Features:
- invoicing,
- expenses and results,
- budgets and forecasts,
- human resources,
- customer relations, etc.
- With Pythagore, you can manage your business in an efficient, business-focused way. Business management, team management and customer follow-up are at the heart of this software.
- The ERP is scalable, with regular updates from the publisher.
- Pythagore integrates seamlessly with the main general accounting tools available on the market (notably the Sage range).
Benefits
- 20 years' expertise in management software for service companies,
- a remotely accessible tool, with fine-tuned settings for profiles and access rights,
- detailed analysis by business, with numerous statistical headings.
Disadvantage
Pythagore's interface is not very modern.
Pricing
Pricing for this ERP solution is available on request, with the option of a limited 15-day free trial.
Sage 100cloud gestion commerciale
Features and presentation
Don't let the name fool you: Sage 100cloud gestion commerciale is a comprehensive business management tool.
It's particularly well suited to SMEs.
- Features:
- estimate and invoice management,
- electronic document management (EDM),
- customer relationship management,
- purchasing management,
- inventory management,
- communication, thanks to a native tool and interconnection with your social networks, etc.
- Sophisticated access management to share data, but restrict access according to collaborators (for more sensitive information, for example).
- A service available every day, at any time and from anywhere, thanks to the cloud and a high-performance mobile application.
- Anti-fraud and RGPD-compliant software.
Benefits
- a powerful, comprehensive tool thanks to Sage expertise,
- optimized pricing to suit your needs,
- data replication in the event of loss (thanks to storage in two data centers).
Disadvantage
Some companies have reported problems with limited technical support or slow response times from Sage.
Pricing
A free trial is available.
Consult Sage directly to set up your personalized ERP at a price that suits you.
Sage 100cloud Gestion Co
SAP S/4HANA
Features and presentation
SAP S/4HANA is a next-generation ERP that guarantees optimized performance and enhanced decision-making capabilities for organizations in all sectors, thanks in particular to its high level of operational flexibility.
- Functionalities :
- finance and accounting,
- supply chain
- production management,
- CRM,
- purchasing and procurement,
- human resources management, etc.
- Security and compliance: SAP S/4HANA supports backup and disaster recovery, and follows strict data protection protocols.
- Real-time analyses: benefit from powerful analyses, thanks to fast processing of large volumes of data (in-memory engine).
- Integration of the latest artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic automation technologies.
Benefits
- seamless cloud integration,
- flexibility, ensuring perfect alignment with your specific needs and industry trends,
- connection to a wide range of business tools.
Disadvantages
The solution can be complex for novice users.
Pricing
Prices for SAP S/4HANA are available on request.
SAP S/4HANA
Sellsy
Features and presentation
Save precious time in your day-to-day operations and boost your growth with Sellsy's CRM, invoicing, management and cash management functions.
This ERP solution is designed to meet the needs of VSEs, SMEs and start-ups.
- Features:
- contact management,
- sales pipeline,
- quotation
- invoicing,
- purchase and subscription management,
- bank reconciliation,
- pre-accounting,
- reporting,
- cash flow forecasts, etc.
- A CRM tool that really lets you increase your sales and seize the best opportunities, thanks to a high degree of automation and tracking and scoring functionalities.
- Secure your online payments and speed up the process with electronic signature.
- Enhance the functional coverage of the tool via the many possible integrations: Stripe, GoCardless, Prestashop, Woocommerce, Zapier, Webmecanik, Inqom, etc.
Benefits
- ergonomic software that's easy to learn and use,
- optimal support: video content, webinars and Sellsy experts at your service,
- data hosted in France for maximum security.
Disadvantage
Sellsy is not available offline.
Pricing
The complete Sellsy suite is available at €49/user/month.
A 15-day free trial is also available, with no commitment.
ERP definition
But what exactly is an ERP?
An ERP is a tool for managing your business and steering your day-to-day activities.
It is made up of several modules, or applications, based on a single database.
To function, ERP relies on a modular structure that takes into account different activities:
- sales and customer relationship management (CRM),
- accounting management, including exchanges with your chartered accountant,
- invoicing (management of quotes and invoices),
- payroll management,
- purchasing management,
- stock management,
- product management, etc.
☝️ Today's ERP solutions are collaborative. This means that access to information is shared, and each employee can quickly and independently find the data he or she needs.
What are the advantages of an ERP solution?
There are many advantages to using an ERP solution. The combination of the following elements makes it an unrivalled operational and decision-making tool:
- reliable information processing via a single database,
- reduced risk of error thanks to real-time data updates,
- time and productivity savings thanks to task automation,
- smoother communication between employees in different departments,
- optimized performance, thanks to the rationalization of different business processes and their interdependencies (e.g., the impact of sales on inventories),
- traceability of information, facilitating analysis and the implementation of strategic action plans,
- access to data from anywhere, thanks to ERP software available in SaaS mode.
What are the criteria for choosing an ERP solution?
Are you convinced that an ERP solution will help you develop your business intelligently?
You still need to know how to choose yours!
Here are a few criteria to consider:
- What are your specific needs? We've seen that an ERP covers a wide range of functionalities. It's up to you to draw up a list of the functions you need to optimize your internal organization, so that you can choose the right solutions and modules.
- Which ERP for your company's size and structure? Some ERP solutions are designed primarily for large groups, while others are better suited to SMEs. What's more, some ERPs are better aligned with traditional organizations, while others are better suited to agile businesses.
- Which ERP for your field of activity? While there are general-purpose ERPs, many of the solutions available on the market have been developed to meet the specific needs of particular branches and industries.
- What degree of scalability and flexibility are you aiming for? Like any business, yours is bound to grow. That's why you need to anticipate your future requirements, so you can opt for software that's modular enough to support your growth.
- How easy is it to learn? In other words, choose an ERP that's easy to use and ergonomic, so that your entire team (even those less familiar with this type of environment) can get to grips with the solution. At the same time, check that the software publisher's customer service is sufficiently available in the event of a problem.
- What are the possibilities for integration with your existing system? You already have your own work environment. That's why we recommend that you choose an ERP system that offers good interoperability with your day-to-day tools, such as your CRM or payroll software.
- What budget do you want/could you allocate? You need to consider the short-term cost of your ERP (license or subscription, deployment, etc.), as well as the long-term cost. How much will it cost to upgrade or add on modules you may need in the future? Is maintenance and support included? Consider every scenario.
Is there such a thing as a free, efficient ERP?
Open source ERP is often free. It's designed to be more flexible than a traditional solution, because it can be installed locally or on your own servers. Beware, however, that these tools are much less turnkey than most SaaS solutions. Expect longer deployment times. Some advanced functionalities may also be limited in the free version.
Curious about the open-source model for ERP? Discover the best open-source (and often free) ERPs of the moment.
Now it's up to you to find the ERP solution that will elevate your business!
Article translated from French
Maëlys De Santis, Growth Managing Editor, started at Appvizer in 2017 as Copywriter & Content Manager. Her career at Appvizer is distinguished by her in-depth expertise in content strategy and content marketing, as well as SEO optimization. With a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication and Translation from ISIT, Maëlys also studied languages and English at the University of Surrey. She has shared her expertise in publications such as Le Point and Digital CMO. She contributes to the organization of the global SaaS event, B2B Rocks, where she took part in the opening keynote in 2023 and 2024.
An anecdote about Maëlys? She has a (not so) secret passion for fancy socks, Christmas, baking and her cat Gary. 🐈⬛