Comparison of Compiere Community Vs Enterprese Edition functionalities
| Editions | Community Edition | Enterprise Edition |
| Functionality | ||
| Core ERP & CRM Functionality | yes | yes |
| Cross-platform Java Client | yes | yes |
| PDF Report Writer | – | yes |
| Web-based Architecture and UI | – | yes |
| Business View Reporting Layer | – | yes |
| Enterprise-level Data Security Support | – | yes |
| Available on Amazon Cloud | – | yes |
| Multi-server Support | – | yes |
| Management Dashboards | – | yes |
| Visual Dictionary Editor | – | yes |
| Web Services Support | – | yes |
| Compiere Manufacturing | – | yes |
| Compiere Warehouse Management | – | yes |
| Support | ||
| Community Support Forums | yes | yes |
| Compiere Community Wiki | yes | yes |
| Issue Tracking | yes | yes |
| Documentation | SD | yes |
| Access to Compiere Support | SD | yes |
| Unlimited Support Requests | SD | yes |
| Premium Service Levels | – | yes |
| Phone Support | SD | yes |
| Service Packs + The Latest Fixes | SD | yes |
| Software Upgrades | ||
| Access to Automated Upgrade Tools | – | yes |
| License Type | ||
| Open Source License(GPL) | yes | – |
| Commercial License | – | yes |
| Database Choices | ||
| Postgres Plus Advanced Server | yes | yes |
| Oracle XE | yes | yes |
| Oracle Standard Editions | yes | yes |
| Oracle Enterprise Edition | yes | yes |
Functionality
Core ERP & CRM Functionality
Includes core ERP & CRM capabilities for Financial Management, Purchasing, Materials Management, Order Management, Project Accounting, Sales, Service, e-commerce, and Performance Management and Reporting.Cross-platform Java Client
Access your Compiere applications and data using the Compiere Client-server architecture. Client software is compatible with desktop operating systems that support Java JDK 1.6.PDF Report Writer
A server-based PDF report writing library that enables you to save Compiere reports in. PDF format for electronic distribution. A demo version is included in the Compiere Community Edition.Web-based Architecture and UI
The Compiere Web architecture delivers functionality, usability, responsiveness and personalization capabilities that are rarely found in browser-based enterprise applications. Available in Compiere Enterprise Edition.Business View Reporting Layer
The Business View Layer enables reporting access to predefine or customer specified views of ERP data through Compiere’s rich application-level security controls. Available in Compiere Enterprise Edition.Enterprise-level Data Security Support
Assign data level security at the record or field level. Supported in Compiere Enterprise Edition.Available on Amazon Cloud
With Compiere on the Cloud, enterprises of all sizes can leverage the comprehensive, low cost and adaptable Compiere ERP solution with the convenience of Amazon’s on-demand computing services.Multi-server Support
Compiere Enterprise is built to scale – supporting multiple servers, large transaction volumes, hundreds of users and business complexity required by demanding businesses of all sizes.Management Dashboards
Role-based dashboards allow you to drill-down to monitor and analyze your operations more effectively.Visual Dictionary Editor
Compiere’s revolutionary design enables applications to be easily customized and extended without programming – a first in the ERP industry. Applications are defined as objects in an Active Data Dictionary. Changes are easily made using a modern “drag and drop” Visual Dictionary Editor.Web Services Support
Integration with other applications is easy using Compiere’s service-oriented architecture (SOA) and web services.Compiere Manufacturing
Automate manufacturing processes with seamless integration with purchasing, materials management and order management. Available in Compiere Enterprise Edition.Compiere Warehouse Management
Compiere Warehouse Management includes comprehensive, integrated functionality that automates inbound, warehousing and outbound operations, resulting in improved productivity, space utilization, and customer satisfaction.