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 using a single software environment. Guaranteed time and productivity savings.
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, an ERP expert for ESNs/service companies.
Which is the best ERP for managing 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 SMIs.
- Features:
- CRM,
- sales and purchasing management
- stock 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 customisation,
- its modern, ergonomic interface, focused on the user experience,
- its wide range of functions, with over thirty integrated applications.
Disadvantages
The software is frequently updated, which means you need to keep abreast of the latest improvements.
Prices
The Community version, with AGPL licence and access to source code, is free.
The paid version, including updates, maintenance and support, starts from €35/user/month (Pro package).
Axelor
Axonaut
Features and presentation
Axonaut is commercial management software coupled with a full web collaborative tool, perfectly suited to the needs of the self-employed, VSEs and SMEs.
- Features:
- data centralisation,
- fluid customer tracking and management,
- timely follow-up of prospects,
- complete management module to simplify the printing of administrative documents, etc.
- Easy to use and customisable: you can set the key indicators on your dashboard for effective business management.
- Automate certain tasks:
- quotes
- printing invoices online
- pay slips, etc.
- All-in-one ERP and CRM software that can be interconnected with a wide range of applications:
- GSuite (Google Apps),
- Stripe,
- GoCardless,
- Mailchimp, etc.
Advantages
- broad functional coverage
- ease of use,
- high-performance customer support in French.
Disadvantages
The lack of depth of certain functions for larger companies.
Prices
Axonaut is available at €49.99/month.
Prices are degressive if 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, consultancies and engineering companies.
- Features:
- recruitment
- employee tracking
- prospecting and CRM,
- project/business management
- time, expenses and absence management,
- invoicing,
- purchasing.
- Dashboard: BoondManager lets you generate real-time reports to accurately monitor all your 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 and open solution, with a "Developers" area so you can customise it as much as possible to suit your needs.
Benefits
- Intuitive and easy to use,
- Its ability to respond specifically to the needs of ESNs, consultancies and engineering firms,
- Its scalability: new features are developed every two months.
Disadvantages
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
Dailybiz, the ERP platform, covers your sales management, accounting and CRM needs. It is aimed primarily at very small businesses and SMEs.
- Features:
- sales and purchasing management
- customer relationship management
- accounting
- payroll, etc.
- A solution that can be customised 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
- carefully designed ergonomics and a user-friendly interface,
- customisation and modularity,
- data is hosted in France, guaranteeing maximum security.
Disadvantages
Dailybiz lacks functional depth for larger organisations.
Prices
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 businesses, associations and the self-employed.
- Features :
- sales automation
- invoicing
- stock management
- shared diary, etc.
- Modular solution: you activate only the modules you need. So you use a fully customisable solution that meets your specific requirements.
- Simple :
- installation,
- easy to use,
- development, so you can make changes and adapt it even more to your business.
Benefits
- A free service,
- a customisable solution,
- hosting available in SaaS mode for €12/month/user.
Disadvantages
Dolibarr may seem difficult to get to grips with for the most novice users, and operating this ERP requires some technical skills.
Prices
Dolibarr is free to download, although hosting and maintenance fees may apply.
The turnkey cloud version starts at €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 & Trade, the online management solution for VSEs and SMEs.
- Features:
- optimised stock levels and margins,
- kit management
- supplier relations
- invoicing,
- multi-warehouse, etc.
- An intuitive dashboard to quickly view :
- orders in hand,
- changes in turnover
- tasks to be completed, etc.
- An integrated CRM for easier customer relationship management.
- A transparent, intuitive tool with an interface that's perfectly suited to mobile devices.
Benefits
- a tool that's perfectly aligned with optimising margins and logistics,
- the publisher offers specialised solutions for each sector: Exact for Industry, Exact for Project Management and Exact for Trade & Distribution.
Disadvantage
The interface of this ERP lacks a little modernity.
Prices
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 consultancies and service companies. What's more, it offers a dual advantage: you can rely on the reliability of an integrated management software package, while working in project mode.
- Features:
- human resources management,
- advanced planning,
- CRM,
- business management
- purchasing
- invoicing, etc.
- A strong point for consultancies: on the business side, Fitnet Manager offers a range of modules enabling all processes to be customised (pre-sales, invoicing, reporting, quotations, invoicing schedules, cost allocation, project profitability analysis, etc.).
- More than 40 extensions are available on request, to enhance your ERP solution: Gantt charts, variable pay, inter-company flows, etc.
- The interface is regularly and automatically updated to ensure it remains user-friendly and intuitive.
Benefits
- a 100% French solution with ISO 27001 and GDPR certification,
- 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 expensive for smaller organisations.
Prices
Fitnet Manager prices are available on request, with the option of trying out the solution for free.
Fitnet Manager
Horus
Features and presentation
Horus Solutions is a platform specialising in business management solutions, offering a module specifically designed for accountancy 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 scanning of documents, with automatic import using optical character recognition (OCR),
- a time management tool to track the time spent on each assignment, etc.
- The solution offers a wide range of functions and tools designed to help accounting firms manage their operations efficiently, simplify their processes and offer their clients a high-quality service.
- The ERP has numerous certifications: GDPR, ISO 25051, NF 552. The publisher guarantees compliant data hosting.
Benefits
- software that can be accessed via computer, tablet or smartphone,
- a customised solution tailored to your needs.
Disadvantages
The interface lacks modernity.
Prices
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 and intuitive approach, you can concentrate fully on your core business.
- Features:
- accounting
- invoicing
- CRM
- subscription management
- stock management
- human resources management,
- service contracts,
- interventions, etc.
- The ERP automates many time-consuming and recurring tasks, such as invoicing, email campaigns, customer follow-ups, supplier calls, and many others.
- Thanks to a fully integrated API, you can simply connect Kafinea to your business software to centralise your data.
- No installation is required. All you need is a web browser installed on any device (computer, tablet, laptop).
Benefits
- an unlimited number of users and controlled access to each module,
- Configurable workflows to automate many time-consuming tasks,
- customisable dashboards and graphical reports.
Disadvantage
Kafinea can be expensive for VSEs and small organisations.
Rates
Kafinea has two price plans:
- the Starter package from €500/month/unlimited users, excluding the customer portal, configuration assistance and support (telephone, email, ticket, chat),
- the Business package from €1,000/month/unlimited users.
A Premium package is also available, subject to quotation.
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 dematerialisation of accounting entries,
- customer and partner management, etc.
- A comprehensive, modular and scalable solution that digitises all your company's processes, giving you a 360° view of your business.
- Reporting tools that enable you to make informed decisions, based on figures that are 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 improvements.
Rates
Karanext offers a plan for each key role in the company (business engineer, recruiter, HR manager, etc.), available from €35/month.
The overall package, including all modules, costs €85/month.
Myfab
Features and presentation
Myfab's Open-Prod software is a comprehensive, scalable and flexible ERP solution 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
- stock management
- purchasing
- quality and after-sales
- business and projects, etc.
- Thanks to its customised approach, Open-Prod maximises your company's efficiency. You can automate tasks, optimise workflows and improve coordination between different departments.
- It includes a CAPM (Computer-Aided Production Management) module, with the aim of reducing costs and lead times.
- Open-Prod can also calculate net requirements 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.
Prices
Open-Prod prices are available on request.
MyFab
Odoo
Features and presentation
Odoo is one of the most comprehensive and scalable open source ERPs 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 automated operations,
- online management, including e-commerce
- inventory, material management, planning,
- human resources management,
- project management,
- productivity and collaboration tools.
- Rapid, customised configuration of applications and community modules chosen according to your needs, and modifiable as you grow.
- Affordable pricing, based on the number of features installed and the number of users.
- Interconnected modules to streamline processes, which can also be automated within the tool.
Benefits
45 functions available in the 8 categories described above, plus hundreds of compatible commercial applications developed by experts.
Disadvantage
Some users found the software difficult to get to grips with, and they didn't always have French-language documentation to fall back on.
Prices
With One App Free, take advantage of a completely free Odoo application.
If you want to use all the apps, the paid plan starts at €19.90/user/month (Standard plan).
Odoo
Pythagoras
Features and presentation
Pythagore is a comprehensive management solution designed specifically for service providers, especially engineering, consulting, design and architectural firms.
With five different editions, this ERP is capable of adapting to all company sizes, from VSEs to large groups.
- Features:
- invoicing
- expenses and results,
- budgets and forecasts,
- human resources
- customer relations, etc.
- With Pythagore, you can run your business efficiently and in a business-focused way. Business management, team management and customer monitoring are at the heart of this software.
- The ERP is scalable and the publisher updates it regularly.
- 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 tool that can be accessed remotely, with detailed configuration of profiles and access rights,
- detailed analysis by business, with numerous statistical headings.
Disadvantage
Pythagore's interface is not very modern.
Prices
Prices for this ERP solution are available on request, with the option of a limited 15-day free trial.
Sage 100cloud commercial management
Features and presentation
Don't let the name of this platform fool you: Sage 100cloud gestion commerciale is a comprehensive business management tool.
It's particularly well suited to SMEs.
- Features:
- management of quotes and invoices,
- electronic document management (EDM)
- customer relationship management
- purchasing management
- stock management,
- communication, thanks to a native tool and interconnection with your social networks, etc.
- Sophisticated access management so that data can be shared, but access can be restricted according to employees (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.
- Software that complies with anti-fraud legislation and the RGPD.
Benefits
- A powerful, comprehensive tool thanks to Sage expertise,
- prices that can be optimised to suit your needs,
- data replication in the event of loss (thanks to storage in two data centres).
Disadvantage
Some companies have reported problems with limited technical support or slow response times from Sage.
Prices
You can take advantage of a free trial.
Consult Sage directly to set up your personalised 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 delivers optimised performance and enhanced decision-making capabilities to organisations 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 manages backup and disaster recovery, among other things, and follows a strict data protection protocol.
- Real-time analyses: benefit from powerful analyses, thanks to rapid 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
- its flexibility, promising perfect alignment with your specific requirements and changes in your sector,
- connection to a wide range of business tools.
Disadvantages
The solution can seem complex for novice users.
Pricing
SAP S/4HANA prices are available on request.
SAP S/4HANA
Sellsy
Features and presentation
With the Sellsy suite, you can save precious time in your day-to-day operations and boost your growth thanks to its 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
- quotations
- 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 signatures.
- Extend the functional coverage of the tool with a host of possible integrations: Stripe, GoCardless, Prestashop, Woocommerce, Zapier, Webmecanik, Inqom, etc.
Benefits
- ergonomic software that's easy to learn and use,
- optimum support: video content, webinars and Sellsy experts at your service,
- data hosted in France for maximum security.
Disadvantage
Sellsy is not available offline.
Prices
The complete Sellsy suite is available at €49/user/month.
You also get a free 15-day trial, with no commitment.
Definition of ERP
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 is based 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 find the data they need quickly and independently.
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 using a single database
- Reduced risk of error thanks to real-time data updates,
- time and productivity savings thanks to task automation,
- smoother communication between staff in different departments,
- optimised performance thanks to the rationalisation of different business processes and their interdependencies (impact of sales on stocks, for example),
- 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 criteria should you use when choosing your ERP solution?
Are you convinced of the usefulness of an ERP solution for intelligently developing your business?
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 functions. It's up to you to draw up a list of the functions you need to optimise your internal organisation, so that you can choose the right solutions and modules.
- Which ERP for your company's size and structure? Some ERP solutions are aimed primarily at large groups, while others are better suited to SMEs. What's more, some ERPs are better aligned with traditional organisations, while others are better suited to agile businesses.
- Which ERP is right for your business? While there are generalist ERPs, many of the solutions available on the market have been developed to meet the specific needs of particular sectors 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.
- Is the tool easy to learn? In other words, opt for an ERP system that is 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.
- How can it be integrated with your existing system? You already have your own working environment. We therefore recommend that you choose an ERP 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 (licence or subscription, deployment, etc.) as well as the long-term cost. How much will it cost to upgrade or add on modules that you will need in the future? Is maintenance and support included? Consider all the scenarios.
Is there such a thing as a free, efficient ERP?
An open source ERP is often free. It is 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 a longer deployment time. Some advanced features 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 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. 🐈⬛