Compare Ivalua and ECi M1 - Dec 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ivalua or ECi M1?

Ivalua is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ECi M1, and Ivalua is rated higher (85/100) than ECi M1 (83/100). ECi M1 offers users more features (14) 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. ECi Software Solutions

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...

ECi Software Solutions : ECi is a company that has strength not only in its technology, but also in its people. ECi employees boast over 238 years of experience in the Office Products industry, 206 years in Office Machines, 116 years in Office Furniture, and 260 years in LBM and Hardware. And that's just the beginning. ECi employees have a grand total of over 1,000 com...

Who is more expensive? Ivalua or ECi M1?

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 ECi M1.

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. ECi M1 price starts at $5,000 per month , When comparing ECi M1 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.

Bottom line: Ivalua is more expensive than ECi M1.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ivalua Vs. ECi M1 based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

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

ECi M1: Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management.

Target customer size

Ivalua is perfect for large manufacturing companies. ECi M1 is an ideal solution for manufacturing businesses of all sizes.