Compare Columbus and Kinetic WMS - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 26, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Columbus or Kinetic WMS?

Columbus is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Kinetic WMS, and Kinetic WMS is rated higher (95/100) than Columbus (62/100). Kinetic WMS offers users more features (16) than Columbus (1). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Kinetic WMS!

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:

STPL Global Vs. Epicor Software Corporation

STPL Global: STPL is a full capability service provider founded in 2000 and has been consulting large enterprises and SME’s on global best practices to implement technology that either creates a new revenue stream for the client or creates enough savings to start a new line of business. STPL is also the first Silver Level Partner of OpenERP in the entire Sub-Sa...

Epicor Software Corporation: Our commitment to providing world-class software and innovative technologies. The global infrastructure and experience to support new companies, regional companies and global affiliates. The determination to achieve superior customer service by a very high customer satisfaction. The strength, vision and profitability in order to act as a long-term ...

Who is more expensive? Columbus or Epicor WMS?

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 Columbus and Epicor WMS.

Columbus price starts at $5 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Columbus is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of ERP software. Epicor WMS price starts at $55 per user/month , When comparing Epicor WMS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: Columbus is more expensive than Epicor WMS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Columbus Vs. Kinetic WMS based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Columbus: Enterprise Resource Planning.

Epicor WMS: Inventory Management, Supply Chain Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Accounting Integration, CRM Integration.

Target customer size

Columbus's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Kinetic WMS is recommended for small to large companies that need to enhance their resource management.



Columbus

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $5 per user/month

Columbus is a growing cloud-based Inventory Management software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. Columbus received a rating of 4.1 from ITQlick team. The software cost is consid...

Categories: Enterprise Resource Planning, Inventory Management, WMS, Supplier Management.

Kinetic WMS

ITQlick rating
(3.5/5)

starts at $55 per user/month

Kinetic WMS is a cloud-based and on premise enterprise resource management system that incorporates warehouse management & supply chain management tools.

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Mobile, SIP Clients, Mobile CRM, Inventory Management.

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Columbus: 1 Features

Enterprise Resource Planning

Epicor WMS: 16 Features

Inventory Management
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supply Chain Planning
Accounting Integration
CRM Integration
ERP Integration
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Location
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Transfer Management
Vendor Managed Inventory
Warehouse Management
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ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Columbus
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
8
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Kinetic ...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$55 per user/month
Functionality
23
NetSuite
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
100/100
Pricing
7.8/10
License pricing
$99 per user/month + $999 per month for the platform fee
Functionality
7
SAP ERP
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$108 per user/month
Functionality
44
NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$999 per month
Functionality
18

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.