Compare Mar-Kov CMS and Hydra - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Mar-Kov CMS or Hydra?

Hydra is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Mar-Kov CMS, and Mar-Kov CMS is rated higher (84/100) than Hydra (76/100). Hydra offers users more features (15) than Mar-Kov CMS (9).

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:

Mar-Kov software Vs. MPDV

Mar-Kov software: Mar-Kov software focuses on Process, Batch, and Recipe / Formulation based manufacturers. We believe in best-of-breed solutions, and deliver specialized implementations for each of the following industries: Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics Flavor and Fragrance Paints and Coatings Food and Beverage Mar-Kov delive...

MPDV: HYDRA®, MPDV´s answer to the standardized and modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES).HYDRA® is a leading, state-of-the-art and future-oriented MES that is synonymous with vertical integration between production and management levels. The worldwide MPDV Group, is a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution System functionality. We are your ...

Who is more expensive? Mar-Kov CMS or Hydra?

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 Mar-Kov CMS and Hydra.

Mar-Kov CMS price starts at $2,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Mar-Kov CMS Software is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Hydra price starts at $180 per year , When comparing Hydra to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Manufacturing software cost.

Bottom line: Hydra is more expensive than Mar-Kov CMS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Mar-Kov CMS Vs. Hydra based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

Mar-Kov CMS: Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Warehouse Management, Document Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Forecasting.

Hydra: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, Performance Record, Software Customization.

Target customer size

Mar-Kov CMS targets Small (100 employees) to Large (more than 1000 employees) companies in several industries including the food, chemical, fragrance, pharmaceutical, flavors, OTC, and cosmetics industries. Hydra is virtually suitable for use in a business of any size.