Caterer Manager vs Sextan: custom ERP or ready-to-use platform?
Sextan (Sextan for Catering) is a French ERP for caterers, production centres and central kitchens, founded in 2014, deployed with a custom implementation. Caterer Manager is a ready-to-use online platform, built in Québec City and sold in France. Both connect sales, production, logistics and invoicing.
Updated October 4, 2026In short
- CM: from €125 excl. VAT per month, no mandatory implementation fee, live as soon as your data is migrated.
- Sextan: Basic licence from €50 per month for one user, Premium up to 50 users, Corporate on request, €1,500 implementation fee, 12-month commitment, 1 to 3 months of deployment, built-in AI and assistant connection through MCP, HDS hosting.
- For a central kitchen that wants an ERP configured to its process, Sextan; for a caterer who wants to start fast with a standard tool, CM.
Side by side
| Criterion | Caterer Manager | Sextan | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | CAD $199 / month, 1 seat (yearly); $239 monthly | Basic licence from €50 / month (1 user); Premium and Corporate via configurator | 1, 2 |
| Additional user | CAD $50 / month (Essential and Professional); unlimited on Enterprise | Premium up to 50 users; price via configurator | 1, 2 |
| Setup fees | No mandatory fee; data migration and training optional, quoted | €1,500 implementation; 12-month renewable commitment | 1, 2 |
| Modules | 6 modules on Essentiel, 9 from Professionnel, CRM included | Sales, production, logistics, fleet, HR, invoicing | 1, 2 |
| Online ordering | Web store with or without payment, cyclic menus, multi-store | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Kitchen production | Production plans, purchase orders, BEOs, labels, GT-Photo app | Production, plating, logistics | 1, 2 |
| Delivery | Delivery reports, statuses, fees by postal code, GT-Delivery app | Vehicle fleet management | 1, 2 |
| Invoicing and taxes | Payment links, QuickBooks bridge, native GST, QST and VAT | Electronic invoicing via an accredited platform; integrated accounting tools | 1, 2 |
| MEV-WEB compliance (Québec) | Yes, through the Colossale POS integration, optional (pricing on request) | Yes (claim on its website) | 1, 2 |
| Interface language | French and English | French | 1, 2 |
| Support | Included, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, team in Québec City | France; hours not documented | 1, 2 |
| Public reviews | Capterra: 2 listings without reviews (October 2026) | No listing | 3 |
What Sextan does well
- Broad ERP coverage (HR, vehicle fleet).
- A documented AI connected to assistants (MCP).
- HDS hosting and electronic invoicing.
What Caterer Manager does differently
- No paid implementation or deployment-driven 12-month commitment.
- Online ordering included.
- Complete public prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sextan cost in the first year?
At least €1,500 for implementation plus 12 times €50, or €2,100 excl. VAT for one Basic user, according to its website.
Does Sextan have AI?
Yes, a built-in assistant and a connection to assistants through the MCP protocol, according to its website. CM’s MCP server is coming soon.
How long to get started?
Sextan announces 1 to 3 months of deployment; CM is live as soon as your data is migrated, with optional training.
Can I migrate from Sextan to Caterer Manager?
Yes. CM’s onboarding team transfers your data, optional and quoted, and trains your team.
Sources
- [1] gestiontraiteur.com, Pricing and Platform pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [2] sextan.catering, home, features and pricing pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [3] capterra.com, g2.com and trustpilot.com, both products’ listings, accessed October 19, 2026.
Based on publicly available vendor information, October 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.
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