Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 18, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - InstantGMPâ„¢ MES or ECi M1?
ECi M1 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than InstantGMPâ„¢ MES, and ECi M1 is rated higher (83/100) than InstantGMPâ„¢ MES (82/100). ECi M1 offers users more features (14) than InstantGMPâ„¢ MES (4).
Looking for the right Manufacturing 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:
InstantGMP™ Vs. ECi Software Solutions
InstantGMP™: InstantGMP™ develops electronic batch record software and SOPs that reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices. It is the only 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software system for manufacturing that has GMP requirements built into the software and has all pre-written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) available with the system. The system was developed by ma...
ECi Software Solutions : ECi is a company that has strength not only in its technology, but also in its people. ECi employees boast over 238 years of experience in the Office Products industry, 206 years in Office Machines, 116 years in Office Furniture, and 260 years in LBM and Hardware.
And that's just the beginning. ECi employees have a grand total of over 1,000 com...
Who is more expensive? InstantGMPâ„¢ MES or ECi M1?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing 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 InstantGMPâ„¢ MES and ECi M1.
InstantGMPâ„¢ MES price starts at $499 per 5 users/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 InstantGMP™ MES is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. ECi M1 price starts at $5,000 per month , When comparing ECi M1 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.
Bottom line: ECi M1 is more expensive than InstantGMPâ„¢ MES.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared InstantGMPâ„¢ MES Vs. ECi M1 based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.
InstantGMPâ„¢ MES: Manufacturing, Document Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Quality management.
ECi M1: Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management.
Target customer size
Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes hailing from a diverse range of industries. ECi M1 is an ideal solution for manufacturing businesses of all sizes.