Compare IFS Field Service and Solidworks - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 09, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IFS Field Service or Solidworks?

IFS Field Service is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Solidworks, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than IFS Field Service (83/100). IFS Field Service offers users more features (16) than Solidworks (15).

Looking for the right Field Service 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:

IFS Vs. IQMS

IFS: IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and...

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...

Who is more expensive? IFS Field Service or EnterpriseIQ?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service 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 IFS Field Service and EnterpriseIQ.

IFS Field Service price starts at $65 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 IFS Field Service Management is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Field Service software. EnterpriseIQ accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 IFS Field Service Management is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Field Service software.

Bottom line: IFS Field Service is more expensive than EnterpriseIQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared IFS Field Service Vs. Solidworks based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

IFS Field Service: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Contact Management, Contract Management, Customer Database, Customer Self Service Portal, Customer Service, Customer Support Tracking, Document Management, Workflow Rules & Management.

EnterpriseIQ: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.

Target customer size

IFS Field Service Management is perfect for mid-sized and large field service organizations. 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.

IFS Field Service

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $65 per month

IFS Field Service Management software is a service management solution that streamlines and automates processes. The solution offers a number of features that include a mobile application that enables field wor...

Categories: General Contractor, Customer Loyalty, Team Collaboration, Small Business CRM.

Solidworks

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Enterprise IQ/IQMS MES is cloud-based integrated Enterprise Resource Planning and manufacturing execution solution designed for manufacturing environment in small, medium size and large businesses across multip...

Categories: Product Lifecycle Management, ERP, BI Module, Cloud ERP, Customer Management Module.

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IFS Field Service: 16 Features

Contact Management
Contract Management
Customer Database
Customer Self Service Portal
Customer Service
Customer Support Tracking
Document Management
Workflow Rules & Management
Condition Assessment
Customizable Fields
Customizable Functionality
Customizable Reports
Maintenance Scheduling
Mobile Access
Reporting & Analytics
Work Order Management

EnterpriseIQ: 15 Features

Advanced Shipment Notification
Inventory Management
Order Processing Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supply Chain Planning
Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Procurement Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
Software review
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IFS Fiel...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
9.6/10
License pricing
$65 per month
Functionality
45
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Solidwor...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
39
Jobber
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
23
Review
HouseCal...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
31
ServiceT...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$398 per technician/month + $800 one-time setup cost
Functionality
22

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.