Shlomi Lavi /
May 26, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ETAP or PRO 2000 Series?
ETAP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PRO 2000 Series, and ETAP is rated higher (90/100) than PRO 2000 Series (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Engineering 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:
ETAP Vs. BDR Systems, Inc.
ETAP: ETAP is a full spectrum analytical engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, analysis, operation, training, and computer simulation of power systems.
ETAP is the most comprehensive power system enterprise solution. With more than 50,000 licenses in over 100 countries, ETAP serves the power system needs from generation to utilization...
BDR Systems, Inc.: BDR Systems, Inc. has been a leading provider of sophisticated manufacturing systems since 1993. The company is actively engaged in the development, sales and distribution of various manufacturing software programs marketed to small, mid-size, and large companies.
Who is more expensive? ETAP or PRO 2000 Series?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Engineering 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 ETAP and PRO 2000 Series.
ETAP price starts at $700 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ETAP is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Engineering software. PRO 2000 Series accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ETAP is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Engineering software.
Bottom line: ETAP cost is around the same cost of PRO 2000 Series.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ETAP Vs. PRO 2000 Series based on some of the most important and required Engineering features.
ETAP: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
PRO 2000 Series: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
ETAP's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and PRO 2000 Series's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.