Open Mercato vs Symfonia -Comparison 2026

Last updated: March 2026

Symfonia (formerly Sage Symfonia) is a popular Polish accounting and HR system used by thousands of companies in Poland. Its Finance and Accounting, HR and Payroll, and Trade modules are well known among Polish accountants and accounting firms.

The challenge comes when a business needs more than accounting -a modern CRM for sales management, a B2B portal, open APIs for integration, or a browser-based system. Symfonia is built on legacy architecture, does not offer a full CRM, and has limited integration capabilities with modern tools.

Open Mercato is an open-source platform combining CRM, ERP and B2B Commerce. For companies that need an integrated CRM and ERP system without legacy constraints -it is a solution worth considering.

Comparison Table

Criterion	Open Mercato	Symfonia
Licence	Open source (free)	One-time licence + annual subscription
CRM	Built-in -full pipeline, automations, scoring	No full CRM -basic contact database
Interface	Modern, browser-based, responsive	Desktop (Windows), classic look
Hosting	Cloud or self-hosted (Linux/Docker)	Local Windows installation
Open source	Yes -full source code access	No -proprietary software
API	Open REST API -any integrations	Limited API -requires additional configuration
B2B portal	Built-in -online ordering for partners	None
Accounting	Integration with accounting systems (Optima, Symfonia, enova365)	Built-in -full accounting, tax books, JPK

Cost Comparison

Users	Open Mercato (yearly)	Symfonia (yearly)
5 users	~EUR 500 - 1,000 (hosting)	~EUR 1,400 - 2,800 (licences + subscription)
20 users	~EUR 1,000 - 2,000 (hosting)	~EUR 4,600 - 9,300 (licences + subscription)
50 users	~EUR 1,800 - 3,500 (hosting)	~EUR 11,600 - 23,200 (licences + subscription)

* Open Mercato costs cover infrastructure (hosting). Symfonia costs based on pricing (2026) -per-seat licences + annual subscription for updates. Does not include additional modules.

When to choose Symfonia

Your priority is full Polish accounting and HR management in one system
Your accountant or accounting firm works on Symfonia and doesn't want to switch
You don't need CRM, B2B portal or modern API integrations

When to choose Open Mercato

Your company needs a modern CRM with sales pipeline and automations
You want a browser-based system -no per-machine installation
You need a B2B portal and open API for integration with other tools

Symfonia not enough for sales? Check out Open Mercato.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Open Mercato replace Symfonia?

For CRM, sales and B2B Commerce -yes. Open Mercato offers a full CRM, B2B portal and automations that Symfonia lacks. For accounting, you can integrate Open Mercato with Symfonia or switch to another accounting system.

Does Open Mercato integrate with Symfonia?

Yes. We integrate Open Mercato with Symfonia -synchronising contacts, trade documents and invoices. Your company can use Symfonia for accounting and Open Mercato for CRM and sales.

How much does Symfonia cost vs Open Mercato?

Symfonia requires per-seat licences plus annual subscription -at 20 users, approx. PLN 20,000-40,000/year. Open Mercato: implementation from EUR 3,500, hosting EUR 1,000-2,000/year -zero per-user licences.

Does Symfonia have modern APIs like Open Mercato?

Symfonia has limited integration capabilities -its API is closed and requires additional configuration. Open Mercato offers open REST API, webhooks and the ability to integrate with any modern tools.

Can I use Symfonia for accounting and Open Mercato for CRM?

Yes, this is a popular scenario. Many companies combine Symfonia (accounting, HR) with Open Mercato (CRM, sales, B2B Commerce). Integration covers synchronisation of contacts, invoices and trade documents.