Compare Solidworks and AFS ERP - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Solidworks or AFS ERP?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than AFS ERP, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than AFS ERP (87/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) than AFS ERP (11).

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:

IQMS Vs. AFS Technologies

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...

AFS Technologies: AFS Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of business automation solutions for manufacturers, distributors and brokers within the food & beverage industry.AFS Technologies provides software and related consulting solutions to the Consumer Packaged Goods, Food and Beverage Industries. Solutions range from full Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ...

Who is more expensive? Solidworks or AFS ERP?

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 Solidworks and AFS ERP.

Solidworks accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EnterpriseIQ is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software. AFS ERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EnterpriseIQ is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software.

Bottom line: Solidworks cost is around the same cost of AFS ERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Solidworks Vs. AFS ERP based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Solidworks: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module.

AFS ERP: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module.

Target customer size

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. The software is mainly suitable for small and medium businesses, although there is no restriction of industrial background.