Compare Descartes Global Logistics and contractERP - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Descartes Global Logistics or contractERP?

Descartes Global Logistics is more expensive to implement (TCO) than contractERP, and Descartes Global Logistics is rated higher (90/100) than contractERP (84/100). contractERP offers users more features (1) than Descartes Global Logistics (0).

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:

Descartes Systems Group Vs. contractERP®

Descartes Systems Group: Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 220,000 connected parties using its cloud-based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to r...

contractERP®: Founded in 1993, the company behind contractERP®, Access IT, is a recognized leader in providing Enterprise Business Software Solutions for mid-range companies in the distribution, manufacturing and service industries. This privately held start up company was initially a “Total-Solution” systems integrator that offered network operating systems...

Who is more expensive? Descartes Global Logistics or contractERP?

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 Descartes Global Logistics and contractERP.

Descartes Global Logistics price starts at $290 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Distribution software. contractERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Distribution software.

Bottom line: Descartes Global Logistics is more expensive than contractERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Descartes Global Logistics Vs. contractERP based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.

Descartes Global Logistics: We are still working to collect the list of features for Descartes Global Logistics.

contractERP: Enterprise Resource Planning.

Target customer size

Descartes Global Logistics's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.



Descartes Global Logistics

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $290 per user/month

Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is a distribution management solution for small to large businesses. Its key features include routing, mobile and telematics, transportation management, customs & re...

Categories: Distribution.

contractERP

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

ContractERP is an enterprise resource planning solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers assistance in distribution, manufacturing, supplying, and other aspects of business operations. The softwar...

Categories: Distribution Accounting, Distribution Order Management, Distribution Purchasing & Procurement, Distribution Transportation Management, Distribution Warehouse Management.

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Descartes Global Logistics: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

contractERP: 1 Features

Enterprise Resource Planning
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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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