Compare DistributionPlus and Mar-Kov CMS - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 03, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DistributionPlus or Mar-Kov CMS?

Mar-Kov CMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than DistributionPlus, and Mar-Kov CMS is rated higher (84/100) than DistributionPlus (80/100). DistributionPlus offers users more features (18) than Mar-Kov CMS (9).

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:

CP Tech Vs. Mar-Kov software

CP Tech: As the developer of DistributionPlus distribution software, we specialize in helping small and medium sized companies maximize their efficiencies and grow their companies through effective technology. We help make businesses operate as efficiently as possible. Since CP Tech’s inception, this is what we have done, and it is what we are about. C...

Mar-Kov software: Mar-Kov software focuses on Process, Batch, and Recipe / Formulation based manufacturers. We believe in best-of-breed solutions, and deliver specialized implementations for each of the following industries: Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics Flavor and Fragrance Paints and Coatings Food and Beverage Mar-Kov delive...

Who is more expensive? DistributionPlus or Mar-Kov CMS Software?

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 DistributionPlus and Mar-Kov CMS Software.

DistributionPlus accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 DistributionPlus is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software. Mar-Kov CMS Software price starts at $2,500 per license , When comparing Mar-Kov CMS Software to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Distribution software cost.

Bottom line: DistributionPlus cost is around the same cost of Mar-Kov CMS Software.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared DistributionPlus Vs. Mar-Kov CMS based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.

DistributionPlus: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, CRM Integration, Custom Pricing Options, Customizable Functionality, Customizable Reporting, Multi-Location, Order Entry.

Mar-Kov CMS Software: Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Warehouse Management.

Target customer size

DistributionPlus's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Mar-Kov CMS targets Small (100 employees) to Large (more than 1000 employees) companies in several industries including the food, chemical, fragrance, pharmaceutical, flavors, OTC, and cosmetics industries.



DistributionPlus

ITQlick rating
(4.8/5)

DistributionPlus is both a cloud-based and an on-premise inventory management software with an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, Distribution Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Barcoding.

Mar-Kov CMS

ITQlick rating
(5/5)

starts at $2,500 per license

Mar-Kov CMS (Chemical Management System) is a set of software modules that helps with the management and improves the efficiency of formulation, process, and batch based manufacturers. The software helps by aut...

Categories: Budgeting & CPM, Manufacturing (MRP / MES) Module, Inventory Management, Inventory Reporting & Analysis, Manufacturing Inventory.

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DistributionPlus: 18 Features

Accounting Integration
Barcode Integration
CRM Integration
Custom Pricing Options
Customizable Functionality
Customizable Reporting
Multi-Location
Order Entry
Product Substitutions
Purchasing
Quality Control
Replenishment Order Alerts
RFID Integration
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Transfer Management
Vendor Managed Inventory
Warehouse Management

Mar-Kov CMS Software: 9 Features

Inventory Management
Order Processing Management
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management
Document Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Forecasting
Quality Control
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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DistributionPlus
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
28
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ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$2,500 per license
Functionality
29
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ITQlick rating
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Score
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Pricing
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Functionality
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ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
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Functionality
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ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
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Pricing
5/10
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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.