Compare Solidworks and contractERP - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Solidworks or contractERP?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than contractERP, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than contractERP (84/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) than contractERP (1).

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. contractERP®

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...

contractERP®: Founded in 1993, the company behind contractERP®, Access IT, is a recognized leader in providing Enterprise Business Software Solutions for mid-range companies in the distribution, manufacturing and service industries. This privately held start up company was initially a “Total-Solution” systems integrator that offered network operating systems...

Who is more expensive? Solidworks or contractERP?

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 contractERP.

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. contractERP 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 contractERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Solidworks Vs. contractERP 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.

contractERP: Enterprise Resource Planning.

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. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.