Shlomi Lavi /
Dec 13, 2022
We publish unbiased reviews. Our opinions are our own and are not influenced by payments from advertisers. This content is reader-supported, which means if you leave your details with us we may earn a commission. Learn why ITQlick is free .
Bottom Line: Which is Better - E2 Shop or Ivalua?
Ivalua is more expensive to implement (TCO) than E2 Shop, and E2 Shop is rated higher (87/100) than Ivalua (85/100). E2 Shop offers users more features (6) than Ivalua (4). There is a clear winner in this case and it is E2 Shop!
Looking for the right ERP 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:
Shoptech Vs. Directworks
Shoptech: Greg Ehemann and Rich Ehemann, the founding partners - and the two Es - of the E2 Shop System, have been around job shops their entire lives. While working in a job shop in the 1980’s, they realized the most important foundation of a make to order manufacturer is to determine if you are making or losing money on a job by job basis. Determining pr...
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...
Who is more expensive? E2 Shop or Directworks?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of ERP 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 E2 Shop and Directworks.
E2 Shop price starts at $4,995 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 E2 Shop System is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of ERP software. Directworks accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 E2 Shop System is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of ERP software.
Bottom line: Directworks is more expensive than E2 Shop.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared E2 Shop Vs. Ivalua based on some of the most important and required ERP features.
E2 Shop: Advanced Shipment Notification, Order Processing Management, Accounting Module, CRM Module, Inventory Management Module, Manufacturing Module.
Directworks: Client Collaboration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Transportation Management.
Target customer size
E2 Shop System is specifically designed for small size job shops. Ivalua is perfect for large manufacturing companies.