Compiere - Top Competitors (Jun 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jun 01, 2022

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Compiere vs. Alternatives in 2024

Aptean Compiere ERP is an open-source enterprise resource planning solution, and its leading competitors in this niche include Katana Manufacturing ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Acumatica Cloud ERP, and Odoo ERP. Based on the key aspects outlined below, Aptean Compiere ERP is compared to its top alternatives:

• Cloud/On-premise: Aptean Compiere ERP runs entirely on the cloud and has no on-premise hosting options. In comparison, Katana, SAP S/4HANA, and Acumatica Cloud ERP are fully cloud-based ERP software, while Odoo ERP has a cloud version and a desktop or mobile-based option. SAP S/4HANA also has an on-premise hosting option.
• Cost: The pricing details of the Aptean Compiere ERP platform are undisclosed by its vendor, and the software has no free trial or version. In comparison, Katana pricing starts at $99 per month, billed annually. Acumatica Cloud ERP and other top alternatives of Aptean Compiere ERP do not disclose their pricing details. Also, Odoo has a free forever version, and a free trial offer is available on SAP S/4HANA, Katana, and Odoo.
• Customers/Industries: Aptean Compiere ERP serves clients across several industries, chiefly food & beverage, industrial manufacturing, biotech & life sciences, etc. In comparison, while all the top alternatives of Aptean Compiere ERP have similar customer and industry targets, Katana also targets customers in electronics & high tech, Acumatica Cloud ERP targets clients in construction, and SAP S/4HANA targets customers in aerospace & defense.
• Functionality: Aptean Compiere ERP is equipped with ERP-specific functionality and features such as CRM, cost management, production control, Compiere eCommerce, materials/warehouse/financial management, etc. Compared to its top alternatives, Aptean Compiere ERP has a native CRM functionality that Katana does not offer and has a native eCommerce feature that Acumatica Cloud ERP does not offer. Also, Odoo ERP has a website builder app, unavailable on Compiere ERP.
• Popularity: Over 10,000 organizations across more than 20 different industries across 80 countries use Aptean Compiere ERP to manage their operations. In comparison, more than 7 million users leverage Odoo ERP for their business operations, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index rated SAP as the No.1 software company for 14 years, Acumatica has over 8,000 customers, and thousands of manufacturers use Katana.
• Scalability: Aptean Compiere ERP is a scalable enterprise resource planning solution for small, medium, and large-scale businesses, including multisite and multi-location operations. In comparison, Aptean Compiere ERP and all its top alternatives are equally scalable ERP solutions.
• Support: Aptean Compiere ERP offers support to its clients via email and phone support channels. Compared to its top alternatives, Aptean Compiere ERP does not have a live chat support channel like Katana and SAP S/4HANA and a community forum support channel like Odoo ERP.