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What It Is

MeTEY is metal trading business management software from MeT Software. Rather than a general-purpose ERP, it is positioned as a vertical system for metal trading, steel service centers, and metal retail scenarios. It uses a hybrid architecture: a Windows desktop client plus a cloud-based MySQL database/backend, aiming to combine local desktop performance with cloud backup and remote access capabilities.

Core Features

MeTEY covers the full sales workflow from quotes and orders to invoices. It supports 9 pricing methods, real-time calculations, Quick Sale, and output via printing and email. The inventory module supports 15+ unit types, automatic conversions, multiple warehouses, stocktaking, and full audit trails. A major industry-specific feature is MTR management: users can upload material certificates, use OCR to extract heat numbers and other information, and store files in Google Cloud. On the finance side, it includes AR/AP, vendor invoices, purchase clearing, general ledger, chart of accounts, and custom financial reports. Ecommerce integration is a newer focus, with support for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, and WooCommerce, enabling order import, inventory sync, price management, listing management, and shipment status updates.

Pricing and Support

The promotional price for Single Location is $325/month or $3,525/year, including 1 warehouse and 5 users. Multi-Location is $450/month or $4,950/year, including 2 warehouses and 8 users. Enterprise plans are quote-based. Additional users cost $40/user/month, with a one-time $99 setup fee charged initially. Personalized demos are available, and qualified customers may be allowed to install and trial the software. Subscription fees can be cancelled and refunded within 15 days, but the setup fee is non-refundable. Standard email support responds by the next business day, while phone support or 24/7 premium support can be purchased separately.

Pros and Cons

The main strengths are its deep industry fit, covering key metal trading workflows such as materials, grades, heat numbers, unit conversions, and MTRs. The desktop client is well suited to high-frequency order entry; the permission system is granular, the audit trail is complete, and CSV export helps reduce data lock-in. The drawbacks are that only Windows support is clearly stated, and the pricing may be high for micro and small businesses. Public materials do not clearly specify payment methods, compliance certifications, or China-based nodes. The terms of service also contain broad disclaimers around warranties, data backups, tax/financial accuracy, and security responsibilities, so businesses should handle their own backups and verification.

Who It’s For and Access from China

MeTEY is best suited to metal trading companies with steady order volume, complex inventory, multi-warehouse needs, and multiple ecommerce channels to synchronize. It is less suitable for teams that only need lightweight inventory/sales management or prioritize mobile-first workflows. Access from China is unclear. Because it depends on a cloud database, Google Cloud Storage, and overseas ecommerce APIs, network stability, payment options, and support time zones should be verified during the demo stage. Domestic alternatives such as Kingdee, Yonyou, or low-code inventory management solutions may be worth evaluating, though deep metal-industry functionality often requires customization.