Compare Solidworks and Role-Based ERP - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Solidworks or Role-Based ERP?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Role-Based ERP, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than Role-Based ERP (64/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) than Role-Based ERP (6).

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. WorkWise, LLC

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...

WorkWise, LLC: WorkWise has been helping businesses grow and succeed for over 30 years by successfully delivering ERP Solutions with maximum functionality and minimum complexity. We are focused on mid-sized enterprises performing mix-mode discrete manufacturing.Role-Based ERP (RB-ERP) is a user-centric approach to ERP based upon real world manufacturing roles. RB...

Who is more expensive? Solidworks or Role-Based 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 Role-Based 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. Role-Based ERP price starts at $40 per user/month , When comparing Role-Based ERP 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 Role-Based ERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Solidworks Vs. Role-Based 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.

Role-Based ERP: Inventory Management, Accounting Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management 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 an ideal solution for small and medium businesses, although it has also been used in several large enterprises.