Compare DistributionPlus and IBM Sterling Order Management - Oct 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DistributionPlus or IBM Sterling Order Management?

IBM Sterling Order Management is more expensive to implement (TCO) than DistributionPlus, and IBM Sterling Order Management is rated higher (90/100) than DistributionPlus (80/100). DistributionPlus offers users more features (18) than IBM Sterling Order Management (3).

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. IBM

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...

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Who is more expensive? DistributionPlus or Sterling Commerce Order Management?

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 Sterling Commerce Order Management.

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. Sterling Commerce Order Management price starts at $49 per license , When comparing Sterling Commerce Order Management 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 Sterling Commerce Order Management.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared DistributionPlus Vs. IBM Sterling Order Management 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.

Sterling Commerce Order Management: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

DistributionPlus's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Sterling Commerce Order Management's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.