Compare eXo Platform and Apparound CPQ - Feb 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - eXo Platform or Apparound CPQ?

Apparound CPQ is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eXo Platform, and Apparound CPQ is rated higher (82/100) than eXo Platform (79/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Team Collaboration 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:

eXo Vs. Apparound, Inc.

eXo: eXo began as an open source project in 2002, as the industry's first Java portlet container. The eXo Project catalyzed a portal market dominated by a handful of very large vendors selling six-figure software and lock in. We opened the floodgates to choice in this market, and customers came. The eXo Project grew into a company in 2003, as a ...

Apparound, Inc.: Apparound, Inc. is a privately owned, US registered company. Founded in 2008, Apparound has several offices worldwide while its main operations are based in Pisa, Italy. Apparound has been developing and delivering best-in-class CPQ solutions since before the category had a name. Our ability to provide a comprehensive and easy to use CPQ applicati...

Who is more expensive? eXo Platform or Apparound CPQ?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Team Collaboration 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 eXo Platform and Apparound CPQ.

eXo Platform price starts at $5 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 eXo Platform is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Team Collaboration software. Apparound CPQ price starts at $40 per user/month , When comparing Apparound CPQ to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Team Collaboration software cost.

Bottom line: Apparound CPQ is more expensive than eXo Platform.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared eXo Platform Vs. Apparound CPQ based on some of the most important and required Team Collaboration features.

eXo Platform: Chat, Project Collaboration, Document Management, Contact Management, Content Management.

Apparound CPQ: Data analysis, Production, Quoting, Custom Pricing Options, Inventory Management.

Target customer size

The software is a useful platform for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. The software is a useful product for small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.