Compare Aptean WMS and SDS4 Distribution - Jan 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aptean WMS or SDS4 Distribution?

Aptean WMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SDS4 Distribution, and SDS4 Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than Aptean WMS (80/100). SDS4 Distribution offers users more features (10) than Aptean WMS (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is SDS4 Distribution!

Looking for the right Distribution 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:

Aptean Vs. SDS Distribution Software

Aptean: Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Aptean has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, as well as an extensive partner channel. Our customers are located across Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and North America.

SDS Distribution Software: SDS Distribution Software has been setting the high standard in the Electronics Distribution Software industry for over a decade. Our advances in automation have been so widely used that they are now considered and expected to be standard features in most modern ERP and CRM Distribution Software Systems designed for Electronic Components and Avia...

Who is more expensive? Aptean WMS or SDS4 Distribution?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Distribution 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 Aptean WMS and SDS4 Distribution.

Aptean WMS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aptean Warehouse Management System Software is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Distribution software. SDS4 Distribution price starts at $1,295 per license , When comparing SDS4 Distribution to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Distribution software cost.

Bottom line: Aptean WMS is more expensive than SDS4 Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aptean WMS Vs. SDS4 Distribution based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.

Aptean WMS: Financial reporting, Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, CRM, Order Fulfillment.

SDS4 Distribution: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain.

Target customer size

Aptean WMS's typical customers include: SMBs, Typical customers of this software are companies that are under the aerospace and electronic component distribution industry.