Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 25, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - 3PL Warehouse or SAP ERP?
SAP ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than 3PL Warehouse, and SAP ERP is rated higher (97/100) than 3PL Warehouse (82/100). 3PL Warehouse offers users more features (16) than SAP ERP (15).
Looking for the right Inventory Management 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:
3PL Central Vs. SAP
3PL Central: 3PL Central provides easy-to-use on-demand warehouse management software (WMS) exclusively for third-party logistics companies helping them run more efficiently, grow their business and satisfy customers— all starting at less than $500 per month per warehouse.
SAP: SAP ® AG is German software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP ® is the market leader in enterprise application software. The company's best-known software products are its enterprise resource planning application (SAP ® ERP), its enterpr...
Who is more expensive? 3PL Warehouse or SAP ERP?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Inventory Management 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 3PL Warehouse and SAP ERP.
3PL Warehouse price starts at $625 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 3PL Warehouse Manager is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Inventory Management software. SAP ERP price starts at $108 per user/month , When comparing SAP ERP to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher than the average Inventory Management software cost.
Bottom line: SAP ERP is more expensive than 3PL Warehouse.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared 3PL Warehouse Vs. SAP ERP based on some of the most important and required Inventory Management features.
3PL Warehouse: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Location, Order Entry, Product Substitutions.
SAP ERP: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Accounting Module.
Target customer size
3PL Warehouse Manager is ideal for small to medium-sized companies, yet they also have Fortune 500 companies as clients. SAP ERP is a remedy that is best fit for large companies.