Shlomi Lavi /
Nov 07, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ECi M1 or ProfitKey?
ECi M1 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ProfitKey, and ECi M1 is rated higher (83/100) than ProfitKey (70/100). ECi M1 offers users more features (14) than ProfitKey (7).
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. ProfitKey
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...
ProfitKey: For over 35 years, ProfitKey International has been a leader in providing manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for small to mid sized companies who are looking to increase efficiency; specifically, in the areas of shop floor scheduling, communications, inventory management, labor reporting, cost tracking, and more.
Today, th...
Who is more expensive? ECi M1 or Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM)?
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 Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM).
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. Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM) 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 Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM).
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ECi M1 Vs. ProfitKey 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.
Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM): Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, CRM, Sales.
Target customer size
ECi M1 is an ideal solution for manufacturing businesses of all sizes. Customers of the software mainly include small and medium businesses.