Compare Ivalua and Chempax - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 13, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ivalua or Chempax?

Ivalua is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Chempax, and Ivalua is rated higher (85/100) than Chempax (82/100). Chempax offers users more features (10) than Ivalua (4).

Looking for the right Manufacturing 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:

Directworks Vs. Datacor, Inc

Directworks: We are a growth-oriented technology company seeking to redefine the way manufacturers engage their suppliers for strategic sourcing activities. Our mission is to help our customers be more profitable by providing solutions that save them time and money. We are building a culture where you can be wildly creative, but must have the self-disciplin...

Datacor, Inc: Datacor is the leading developer of business management software solutions for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution Industries. Our advancements in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology deliver flexible solutions for companies of all sizes. Our products are proven to solve industry ...

Who is more expensive? Ivalua or Chempax?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing 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 Ivalua and Chempax.

Ivalua accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Directworks is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Chempax price starts at $4,000 per license , When comparing Chempax to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.

Bottom line: Ivalua is more expensive than Chempax.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ivalua Vs. Chempax based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

Ivalua: Client Collaboration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Transportation Management.

Chempax: CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, ERP Integration, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Language.

Target customer size

Ivalua is perfect for large manufacturing companies. Chempax is best suited for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution industry and addresses such sectors as Lubricant & Water Treatment manufacturers, Textile & Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Mining & Mineral companies as well as Paints and Adhesive manufacturers to name a few.

Ivalua

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

Directworks is a cloud-based direct materials sourcing software designed to help sourcing professionals perform their job more efficiently and faster. The software can help users to manage Request for Informati...

Categories: Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing.

Chempax

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $4,000 per license

Chempax is a cloud-based solution as well as an on-premise chemical management solution that is developed to be used strictly by businesses that are in the chemical industry. The businesses can be either chemic...

Categories: ERP, Operations, Inventory Management.

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Ivalua: 4 Features

Client Collaboration
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Management
Transportation Management

Chempax: 10 Features

CRM Integration
Customizable Reporting
ERP Integration
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Language
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Warehouse Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Ivalua
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
8.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
8
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Chempax
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$4,000 per license
Functionality
13
FlexiBak...
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$225 per month
Functionality
3
Fishbowl...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$4,395 per license
Functionality
36
Orchestr...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$500 per month
Functionality
6

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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.