Compare ECi M1 and Ivalua - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 13, 2022

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

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:

ECi Software Solutions Vs. Directworks

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...

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? ECi M1 or Directworks?

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 ECi M1 and Directworks.

ECi M1 price starts at $5,000 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ECi M1 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Directworks accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ECi M1 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: Directworks is more expensive than ECi M1.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ECi M1: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module.

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

Target customer size

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

ECi M1

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

starts at $5,000 per month

ECi M1 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software product designed for growing manufacturing businesses. Its main features include modules for product and supply chain management, financial management, s...

Categories: ERP, BI Module, Customer Management Module, Financial Module.

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.

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ECi M1: 14 Features

Client Collaboration
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Transportation Management
Warehouse Management
Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Procurement Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module

Directworks: 4 Features

Client Collaboration
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Management
Transportation 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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ECi M1
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$5,000 per month
Functionality
41
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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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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.