Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 07, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - QAD ERP or Mar-Kov CMS?
QAD ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Mar-Kov CMS, and Mar-Kov CMS is rated higher (84/100) than QAD ERP (80/100). Mar-Kov CMS offers users more features (9) than QAD ERP (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Mar-Kov CMS!
Looking for the right ERP solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
QAD Enterprise Applications Vs. Mar-Kov software
QAD Enterprise Applications: We founded QAD in 1979 with a vision to develop software exclusively for manufacturing companies. Many global companies choose QAD for our global manufacturing focus and multinational support. We derive over 60% of our revenue from outside the United States. Today, we are proud that our products are in use at over 5,300 manufacturers in 90 countrie...
Mar-Kov software: Mar-Kov software focuses on Process, Batch, and Recipe / Formulation based manufacturers.
We believe in best-of-breed solutions, and deliver specialized implementations for each of the following industries:
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Flavor and Fragrance
Paints and Coatings
Food and Beverage
Mar-Kov delive...
Who is more expensive? QAD ERP or Mar-Kov CMS Software?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of ERP software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for QAD ERP and Mar-Kov CMS Software.
QAD ERP price starts at $250 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 QAD ERP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of ERP software. Mar-Kov CMS Software price starts at $2,500 per license , When comparing Mar-Kov CMS Software to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average ERP software cost.
Bottom line: QAD ERP is more expensive than Mar-Kov CMS Software.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared QAD ERP Vs. Mar-Kov CMS based on some of the most important and required ERP features.
QAD ERP: Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Managed Inventory.
Mar-Kov CMS Software: Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Warehouse Management.
Target customer size
The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation. Mar-Kov CMS targets Small (100 employees) to Large (more than 1000 employees) companies in several industries including the food, chemical, fragrance, pharmaceutical, flavors, OTC, and cosmetics industries.