Compiere ERP Vs ADempiere ERP Software Comparison
Everyone who is looking for Compiere and ADempiere Open Source ERP software will have a question “Which ERP to choose?” whether Compiere ERP or ADempiere ERP.
It is a known fact that ADempiere ERP was born from Compiere ERP version 2.6.1 , and has undergone several release updates until the latest version 3.9.3. Meanwhile, Compiere itself has just released version 3.8.19 with significant changes. Now, Compiere ERP and ADempiere ERP are different and has its own pros and cons.
Compiere ERP:
Compiere 3 is not entirely free. It is divided into 3 versions, namely:
- Community Edition
- Standard Edition
- Professional Edition
There are many updates and enhancements done in version 3.0, such as
- Installation made more easy
- RMA module
- Added more Financial Report templates
- Improvements in Performance and speed
- Fixes in terms of security
- And many more (to name a few changing colors, icons, themes, etc)
The Community edition is still free, but have some pitfalls:
- WebUI no longer available (in Standard edition as well)
- PDF exporter option not available (only a demo version, which is very important)
- Can only use Oracle XE, apart from EnterpriseDB database (can’t use Oracle standard or Professional)
So, using the Community Edition only will have many limitations. To get the most out of Compiere ERP, Enterprise Edition is better.
For all your Compiere ERP upgrade needs, Get in touch with TenthPlanet!
ADempiere ERP:
As mentioned above, ADempiere ERP was developed from Compiere ERP Version 2.6.1.
Advantages of ADempiere compared to Compiere 3.8.19:
- Full Feature, you will get complete features plus additional features that don’t even exist in Compiere, such as Posterita, Libero, etc.
- You can use PostgreSQL database, Apart from Oracle
- Community support and documentation
Disadvantages of ADempiere compared to Compiere 3.8.19:
- ADempiere is a derivative of Compiere 2.6.1 where the speed performance is slower than Compiere 3.8.19
- There is no paid version
“Are you planning to buy subscription (Standard / Professional Edition) or not?”
If you say “YES” and budget is not a constraint for your company, then moving forward with subscriptions is the right choice. Still, It is cheaper than a proprietary ERP.
If your answer is “NO”, then the best option is to use ADempiere ERP.
Is Support Available?
For Compiere ERP, Yes, of course. Undoubtfully support is available. Contact Compiere Partners like TenthPlanet who provide professional Compiere ERP support services. For ADempiere ERP, colleagues from the community and professionals are providing technical support now.
What you are waiting for? The choice is yours!
