Compare ConnectWise Distribution and 3rdWave - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ConnectWise Distribution or 3rdWave?

3rdWave is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise Distribution, and 3rdWave is rated with the same score (85/100) as ConnectWise Distribution (85/100). 3rdWave offers users more features (8) than ConnectWise Distribution (7).

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:

ConnectWise Vs. 3rdwave

ConnectWise: Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. Today more than 49,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability.

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

Who is more expensive? ConnectWise Distribution or 3rdWave?

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 ConnectWise Distribution and 3rdWave.

ConnectWise Distribution price starts at $24 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ConnectWise Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Procurement software. 3rdWave price starts at $1,995 per month , When comparing 3rdWave to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Procurement software cost.

Bottom line: 3rdWave is more expensive than ConnectWise Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

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

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types. and 3rdWave's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.