Compare Deltek First and Solidworks - Dec 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Deltek First or Solidworks?

Deltek First is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Solidworks, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than Deltek First (71/100). Deltek First offers users more features (19) than Solidworks (15).

Looking for the right Project 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:

Deltek Vs. IQMS

Deltek: Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with nearly 1,600 employees worldwide, Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors.    For decades, Deltek has delivered actionable insight that empowers its customers to unlock their busines...

IQMS: IQMS is a people company. Focused on quality, relationships and results, IQMS makes an on-going commitment to its manufacturing ERP software and customers so they can experience greater operational efficiency, leaner production and higher profits. Structured on accountability, IQMS’ combined manufacturing software, MES software and ERP software wil...

Who is more expensive? Deltek First or EnterpriseIQ?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project 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 Deltek First and EnterpriseIQ.

Deltek First price starts at $63 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Deltek First is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Project Management software. EnterpriseIQ accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Deltek First is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Project Management software.

Bottom line: Deltek First is more expensive than EnterpriseIQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Deltek First Vs. Solidworks based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Deltek First: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow, P&L Statement, Project-Accounting, Purchase Orders.

EnterpriseIQ: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.

Target customer size

The product has been designed as a cloud based solution specifically with small and mid-sized contractors in mind. Solidworks has been designed specifically for the manufacturing industry and includes sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Assembly manufacturing, General manufacturing, as well as Medical manufacturing to name a few.