How much does ERP cost in the UK?
There is no single price. An ERP system in the UK is priced on your scope: how many users and modules, how many companies and branches, how much data you move, how much you customise, where it is hosted, and the training and support you need.
Two companies of the same size can pay very different amounts for the same software, so a price list would mislead you more than it helps.
Below is every driver and the questions to ask any vendor. Then send us your scope and you get a written quote in pounds sterling, after a free 30-minute fit check.
What drives the price of an ERP system?
Eight things decide what you pay. For each one: what pushes the price up, and what keeps it down.
Users
Raises the pricePaying for every named user, then again for each new hire.
Keeps it downA licence that is not per seat, or light users for people who only approve or view.
Modules
Raises the priceBuying the full suite on day one.
Keeps it downStarting with the modules you need now and adding the rest as you grow.
Companies and branches
Raises the priceA separate system or licence for each company or branch.
Keeps it downOne system where every company and branch shares the same set-up.
Data migration
Raises the priceYears of history, messy item codes, no clean opening balances.
Keeps it downOpening balances plus the master data you really use, checked once.
Customisation
Raises the priceRebuilding every old screen and report as it was.
Keeps it downChanging what matters to your process, using standard features for the rest.
Hosting
Raises the priceYour own servers, licences and IT staff, or a data-location rule you only discover late.
Keeps it downDeciding early: cloud or on-premise, hosted in the UK.
Training
Raises the priceTraining only at go-live, then paying again for every new joiner.
Keeps it downTraining your own key users, who then train the team.
Support and upgrades
Raises the pricePaid change requests for every small fix, and upgrades charged as projects.
Keeps it downA clear support scope in writing: what is covered, how you ask, who answers.
Licence or subscription: which costs less?
It depends on how long you keep the system and who runs the servers. Compare both over the same number of years.
| Licence (pay once) | Subscription (pay per month or year) | |
|---|---|---|
| You pay | Up front for the right to use the software, usually with a yearly maintenance fee. | A recurring fee for as long as you use it. |
| Hosting | Often on your own servers, so add hardware and IT time. | Usually in the vendor’s cloud, included in the fee. |
| Upgrades | Check whether new versions are included in maintenance. | Usually included. |
| Best when | You will run the system for many years and have your own IT team. | You want a lower start and predictable yearly costs. |
Tadbir ERP runs in the cloud or on-premise. Your written quote states exactly what you pay for, and how often.
Why is Tadbir ERP cost-effective?
Tadbir ERP is built in-house by FRESME and used by 85+ businesses. What keeps the cost down:
Priced for the modules you use
Start with what you need from the 14 modules; add more later on the same database.
Unlimited users
Your whole team can work in the system as you grow.
Multi-company, multi-branch
Every company and branch in one system, not one system each.
Apps included
The Tadbir Attendance app and Tadbir Mobile Reports come with Tadbir ERP.
One team from set-up to support
The team that builds Tadbir implements it, customises it and supports you.
Hosting where you need it
Cloud or on-premise, hosted in the UK.
How do I get a written ERP quote for my company?
Four steps. You see the number for your own scope before you commit to anything.
Free 30-minute fit check
A call on how your company works: companies, branches, teams.
Your scope on one page
Modules, users, companies and branches, data to move, hosting.
Written quote
In pounds sterling, line by line, with what is included and what is not.
Demo on your processes
We show Tadbir running your own scenarios before you decide.
ERP cost: questions we hear
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It depends on your scope: users, modules, companies and branches, data migration, customisation, hosting, training and support. Send us your scope and we send a written quote in pounds sterling after a free 30-minute fit check.
Because two companies of the same size can need very different scopes. A list price would leave out the parts that change the total most: migration, customisation, hosting and support. A written quote for your scope is more useful.
A cloud subscription usually costs less to start, because hosting and upgrades are in the fee. On-premise can make sense over many years if you already run servers and IT staff. Compare both over the same number of years.
Many ERP vendors price per user. Tadbir ERP supports unlimited users, so ask us how that applies to your scope in the written quote.
Ask every vendor this in writing. Tadbir ERP runs several companies and branches in one system, and your quote covers your whole structure.
How much history you move, how clean your current data is, and how many companies and items you have. Moving opening balances and the master data you really use keeps it simple.
Usually support, hosting (if it is not in a subscription), new modules you add, and changes you request. Your written quote should list each one.
Yes. Tadbir ERP’s modules share one database, so you can start with what you need and add the rest as you grow.
Yes. It is a 30-minute call, free and with no commitment to buy. You leave with the modules you need and a sensible place to start.
85+ businesses use Tadbir ERP
Talk to us about an ERP quote for your company
Tell us a little about your business in United Kingdom. We reply within 2 hours to set up a call or a demo.
What happens next
- 1We reply within 2 hours by phone, WhatsApp or email.
- 2A short call to understand your business and what you need.
- 3A demo or a written proposal, depending on the product.
Get a written ERP quote for your company
Tell us your companies, branches, users and modules. We come back with a written quote and a plan.
What happens after you send it
- We reply within 2 hours
- A free 30-minute fit check
- Your scope on one page
- A written quote in pounds sterling
- A demo on your processes
We meet you in person in the UK, or online
ERP cost and written quote in the UK
For UK finance directors and owners who ask "how much does ERP cost" and get subscription tiers that never match their business. We ask about sites, users and processes first, and send a written quote in GBP.
Subscription or project, in writing
The quote states exactly what you pay and how often, instead of a headline per user that grows with add-ons.
Sites, users and entities
Each site, legal entity and user group is listed, because they change setup and support.
VAT and Making Tax Digital
The quote says whether the Making Tax Digital integration is part of the scope; HMRC software listing is completed at go-live.
Migration from Sage or Xero
Moving accounts, customers, suppliers and opening balances is its own line, with parallel running if you want it.
How companies here use it
A manufacturer in the Midlands outgrowing Sage
The quote covers stock, production, purchasing and accounts, with migration and training shown separately.
A wholesaler in Manchester comparing tiers
We set our single written quote against per-user and per-module tiers, line by line.
A multi-site business in the North West
Each site is a line in the quote, so adding a site later is easy to price.
Questions
How much does ERP software cost for a UK business?
It depends on modules, users, sites and customization. We publish no figures; after a short call we send a written quote in GBP.
Is ERP priced per user?
It depends on the plan. Our written quote states what you pay and how often, so there are no surprises.
What is included in an ERP quote?
Modules, setup, data migration, training and support. We list each one and mark anything optional.
Is there a free first call?
Yes. A free 30-minute fit check comes before the written quote.
Do you work with UK companies?
Yes. Our UK team is based in London and works with companies across England, Scotland and Wales, on site when a project needs it. We reply within 2 hours.
Where is our data stored?
On FRESME’s own servers in the UK, so your data can stay in the country.