Compare Solidworks and MAX Manufacturing - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Solidworks or MAX Manufacturing?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than MAX Manufacturing, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than MAX Manufacturing (78/100). MAX Manufacturing offers users more features (23) than Solidworks (15).

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. Maxwell Systems

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...

Maxwell Systems: Maxwell Systems provides complete construction software technologies that meet the business requirements of construction company owners and empower the workforce with tools that streamline processes and maximize profits for every project. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is a pioneer with a proven track record of award-winning construction softw...

Who is more expensive? Solidworks or MAX Manufacturing?

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 MAX Manufacturing.

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. MAX Manufacturing price starts at $115 per user/month , When comparing MAX Manufacturing to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: Solidworks cost is around the same cost of MAX Manufacturing.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Solidworks Vs. MAX Manufacturing 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.

MAX Manufacturing: Document Management, Project Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.

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. Exact MAX ERP is designed for small and medium-sized businesses related to electronics manufacturing, capital equipment manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing and medical device manufacturing.