Compare 3rdWave and Appian - May 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - 3rdWave or Appian?

3rdWave is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Appian, and 3rdWave is rated higher (85/100) than Appian (77/100). 3rdWave offers users more features (8) than Appian (6).

Looking for the right Procurement 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:

3rdwave Vs. TMW Systems, Inc.

3rdwave: An exceptional global trade management platform for Importers, Exporters, Logistics Teams, and Trade Compliance professionals.

TMW Systems, Inc.: TMW Systems is a leading provider of enterprise software to transportation and logistics companies, operating within the Trimble Global Transportation & Logistics Division. TMW delivers technology that enables companies to improve operational efficiencies, improve transactional velocity as well as resource utilization, deliver superior customer ser...

Who is more expensive? 3rdWave or Appian?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Procurement 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 3rdWave and Appian.

3rdWave price starts at $1,995 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 3rdWave is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Procurement software. Appian price starts at $75 per feature/month , When comparing Appian to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Procurement software cost.

Bottom line: 3rdWave is more expensive than Appian.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared 3rdWave Vs. Appian based on some of the most important and required Procurement features.

3rdWave: Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Transportation Management, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, Scheduling, Contract Management, Purchasing.

Appian: Project Collaboration, MRP Software, Web Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process.

Target customer size

3rdWave's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, The software is a suitable solution for the needs of all business sizes.