Shlomi Lavi /
Dec 09, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ECi M1 or Solidworks?
ECi M1 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Solidworks, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than ECi M1 (83/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) than ECi M1 (14). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Solidworks!
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. IQMS
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...
IQMS: IQMS is a people company. Focused on quality, relationships and results, IQMS makes an on-going commitment to its manufacturing ERP software and customers so they can experience greater operational efficiency, leaner production and higher profits. Structured on accountability, IQMS’ combined manufacturing software, MES software and ERP software wil...
Who is more expensive? ECi M1 or EnterpriseIQ?
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 EnterpriseIQ.
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. EnterpriseIQ 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: ECi M1 is more expensive than EnterpriseIQ.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ECi M1 Vs. Solidworks 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.
EnterpriseIQ: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.
Target customer size
ECi M1 is an ideal solution for manufacturing businesses of all sizes. Solidworks has been designed specifically for the manufacturing industry and includes sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Assembly manufacturing, General manufacturing, as well as Medical manufacturing to name a few.