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iDempiere vs kivitendo: catalog facts
iDempiere	kivitendo
Free Free and open source with no licensing cost.	Free The software is free to download; support and custom work are offered by paid partners.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Covers ERP, CRM, supply chain, manufacturing and POS Multi-entity accounting in a single login	Covers stock, quotes, invoicing, dunning and accounting preparation Supports ZUGFeRD 2.x electronic invoices
Complex to implement without ERP experience Self-hosting requires Java and database administration	Aimed at German-speaking businesses and German accounting rules Requires running your own server or paying a hosting partner
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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