What is the best ERP in 2026? Comparison of 18 solutions
- Arnaud
- 6-minute read
Choosing an ERP in 2026 for an SME, a mid-cap, or a large group is about much more than just selecting “management software.” It means choosing the central tool that structures your data, your processes, and your growth. With the proliferation of ERPs (open source, cloud, vertical, generalist…), which one is truly adapted to your company?
Here is the most complete 2026 comparison on the market, built from thousands of user feedback points and enriched with an exclusive analysis: How the composable ERP approach (via Origami Marketplace) now allows you to extend your ERP without complexifying it, or even to replace it.
1. Summary table: Top 18 ERP software (price & usage)
This table summarizes the prices of an ERP, the target audiences, and the possible synergy with a multi-supplier and/or multi-vendor solution like Origami Marketplace.
| ERP Name | Ideal target | Model | Entry price | Key advantage | Synergy with Origami Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Odoo | VSE → Mid-cap | Open source | From €19.90/mo | Absolute modularity | Commission management & 3rd party vendors |
| 2. Microsoft BC | SME / Mid-cap | Cloud SaaS | ~ €59/mo | Office 365 ecosystem | Collaborative vendor portal |
| 3. Oracle NetSuite | Scale-up | Cloud | By quote | Global scalability | Real-time multi-warehouse stock unification |
| 4. SAP S/4HANA | Key accounts | Hybrid | By quote | Data/industrial power | Agile purchasing workflows (Non-SAP) |
| 5. Sage 100 | SME trading | On-prem/Cloud | By quote | French fiscality | B2B order taking digitalization |
| 6. Cegid XRP Flex | SME services | Cloud | On demand | Solid finance | E-commerce connection & omnichannel |
| 7. Divalto | Industry | Hybrid | By quote | Production & field | After-sales & connected client portal |
| 8. Axelor | SME / Mid-cap | Low-code | Free / ~€35 | BPM flexibility | Specific business process extension |
| 9. Dolibarr | VSE | Open source | Free | Simplicity | Addition of complex buy/sell brick |
| 10. Axonaut | VSE / Start-up | SaaS | €49.99/mo | Simple all-in-one | External flow automation |
| 11. Sellsy | SME sales | SaaS | ~ €49/mo | UX & CRM | Subscription & cash-flow management |
| 12. Kafinea | SME | SaaS | €500 (Unlimited users) | Automations | Complex third-party invoicing & collection |
| 13. Karanext | IT services / Consulting | SaaS | From €35/mo | Services specialist | Subcontractor & freelance management |
| 14. BoondManager | IT services / Consulting | SaaS | By quote | Staffing leader | External partner consolidation |
| 15. Fitnet Manager | Firms | SaaS | On demand | Project focus | Unified multi-source reporting |
| 16. Pythagore | Engineering | Hybrid | By quote | Project-based management | Tender synchronization |
| 17. Myfab | Industry | Hybrid | On demand | Native MRP | Extended supply chain |
| 18. Horus | Accountants | SaaS | By quote | Accounting AI | Automatic invoice collection |
This comparison was made based on public information and pricing available in Q4 2025. As the ERP market evolves rapidly, this data is indicative and subject to change by the publishers. The prices displayed generally correspond to an entry-level or average estimate.
2. Detailed analysis: Which ERP to choose for SMEs, mid-caps, or large groups?
To facilitate your ERP choice, we have segmented the tools by company typology.
The generalist & modular leaders
1. Odoo: It revolutionized the market. It is often the #1 answer to the question “Which ERP to choose?”.
- Features: Everything (CRM, accounting, inventory, website, HR).
- Price: Very aggressive (from €19.90/user), unbeatable for an SME.
- The technical view: Beware of integration. If you modify the core code too much, updates become a nightmare.
- Composable architecture: Use Odoo for the standard. For complex sales (like a second-hand marketplace), connect Origami to avoid polluting the Odoo database.
2. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: The standard for growing SMEs that already use the Office suite.
- Strengths: Robustness, cloud-native, PowerBI reporting.
- Limit: Integration costs can be high.
3. Oracle NetSuite: The reference for “True Cloud” for international scale-ups.
- Why choose it: If you plan to open foreign subsidiaries quickly.
4. SAP S/4HANA: The giant for mid-caps and large groups.
- Field reality: It is a heavy project.
- The Origami Marketplace contribution: SAP is rigid. Origami allows you to create lightweight web interfaces (for your suppliers or clients) that send data into SAP without having to develop inside SAP.
The French champions (management & finance)
5. Sage 100: The reliable historic player. Ideal for trading and pure commercial management.
- Weakness: Interface sometimes aging and lacks native web openness.
6. Cegid XRP Flex: The modern and connected alternative. Very strong on financial management.
7. Divalto Infinity: The industrial ERP and field reference. If you have technicians or factories, this is a solid choice (CMMS, production).
8. Axelor: The low-code challenger. A hybrid French ERP (open source / pro) that allows you to design your processes.
The vertical ERPs (services, IT services, industry)
13. Karanext, 14. BoondManager & 15. Fitnet Manager
Are you looking for an ERP for IT services (ESN) or consulting firms? Do not take Odoo or Sage. Take a specialist. They handle Activity Reports (CRA), time-and-materials billing, and staffing.
- Synergy with Origami Marketplace: These tools manage complex external service purchasing poorly. Origami can serve as a portal for your freelancers that then feeds into Boond or Fitnet.
16. Pythagore & 17. Myfab (Open-Prod): For engineering firms (Pythagore) or pure industry (Myfab). Here, MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) is native.
18. Horus: The next-generation software for accounting firm/company collaboration.
3. Buying guide: Essential criteria in 2026
ERP cloud vs on-premise: The great debate
- Cloud (SaaS): Monthly subscription, automatic updates, accessible everywhere. This is the 2026 standard (e.g., NetSuite, Axonaut).
- On-premise (installed): Lifetime license, data at your premises. Often preferred by sensitive industries for security reasons or internet dependency issues (e.g., Divalto, heavy Sage version).
The price of an ERP: Hidden costs
Beware of the “Entry price.” The real cost of an ERP is calculated over 3 years:
- Licenses: ~30% of the budget.
- Integration: ~50% of the budget (configuration, data migration).
- Maintenance: ~20% of the budget.
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4. La tendance 2026 : L'architecture "composable" avec Origami Marketplace
This is the #1 mistake companies make: wanting the ERP to do EVERYTHING, even things it is not made for (e-commerce, supplier portal, marketplace).
In 2026, the winning architecture is hybrid:
- The Core (The ERP): It manages accounting, internal stocks, and payroll. We don’t touch it.
- The Satellites (Origami Marketplace): They manage external and complex flows.
Why “complete” your ERP with Origami Marketplace?
- Purchasing & suppliers brick: Create a portal where your suppliers register themselves. Origami validates the data and pushes it into the ERP (Sage, SAP, Microsoft…). To go further, discover our e-procurement solution based on the marketplace model which digitalizes your purchasing processes from end to end.
- B2B marketplace brick: Do you want to sell products you don’t stock? To understand how to design this type of platform, discover how to create a B2B marketplace connected to your ERP. Your ERP does not know how to manage this. Origami manages the third-party catalog, the order, and just sends the accounting entry to the ERP.
- Interoperability: Origami Marketplace acts as a universal hub to connect your old ERP to modern tools.
The key idea: Do not replace a rigid ERP with another rigid ERP. Keep your ERP for rigor, add Origami Marketplace for agility.
Which is the best ERP in the end?
There is no absolute best ERP, only a solution adapted to your business.
- VSE/Start-up: Go for Axonaut or Sellsy.
- Industrial SME: Look at Divalto or Odoo.
- Services/IT services: BoondManager is essential.
- Major projects: SAP or NetSuite.
And then? Once the ERP is chosen, do not lock it up. If you need to digitalize your purchasing, launch a marketplace, or manage third-party vendors, ask for a demonstration to see how Origami Marketplace connects to these 18 solutions to extend their functional scope.
Do you want to build an agile and sustainable platform?
Let’s discuss it. Our expertise is not limited to the tool. We help you structure your project with the right method to guarantee its success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The cost of an ERP varies enormously depending on the model. For a SaaS ERP (cloud), count between €30 and €100 per user/month for licenses. However, the real cost includes integration (configuration, data migration), which often represents 3 to 5 times the price of licenses in the first year. For an SME of 50 people, the initial budget often fluctuates between €30,000 and €80,000.
Yes, open-source solutions like Odoo Community or Dolibarr are free to download and use. However, “free” applies only to the license. You will still need to pay for server hosting, security, and most importantly, the time or external expertise required to configure and maintain the system. For a professional company, a “free” ERP often ends up costing money in service hours.
An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is designed to manage the “back office” and internal operations: production, inventory, accounting, and HR. A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) focuses on the “front office”: sales, customer interactions, and marketing. While many modern ERPs include a CRM module, they are distinct tools that often need to be integrated.
In 2026, Cloud (SaaS) is the standard for 90% of businesses due to its flexibility, automatic updates, and lower upfront costs. On-premise is generally reserved for specific industries (defense, heavy industry) that require total control over their data infrastructure or operate in areas with poor internet connectivity.
A composable ERP is a modern architecture strategy where, instead of buying one giant monolithic software that does everything poorly, you keep a lean ERP for the core (finance/stock) and connect specialized “best-of-breed” applications (like Origami Marketplace for sales or purchasing) via APIs. This makes the company more agile and easier to update.
It depends on the scope. A simple SaaS ERP for a start-up (like Axonaut) can be set up in a few days to a few weeks. A mid-sized project (Odoo, Sage) typically takes 3 to 6 months. For large groups (SAP, NetSuite), implementation is a major transformation project that can last 12 to 24 months.
