Compare MAX Manufacturing and Solidworks - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 09, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - MAX Manufacturing or Solidworks?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than MAX Manufacturing, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than MAX Manufacturing (78/100). MAX Manufacturing offers users more features (23) than Solidworks (15).

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:

Maxwell Systems Vs. IQMS

Maxwell Systems: Maxwell Systems provides complete construction software technologies that meet the business requirements of construction company owners and empower the workforce with tools that streamline processes and maximize profits for every project. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is a pioneer with a proven track record of award-winning construction softw...

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? MAX Manufacturing or EnterpriseIQ?

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 MAX Manufacturing and EnterpriseIQ.

MAX Manufacturing price starts at $115 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 MAX Manufacturing is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. EnterpriseIQ accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 MAX Manufacturing is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: MAX Manufacturing cost is around the same cost of EnterpriseIQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared MAX Manufacturing Vs. Solidworks based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

MAX Manufacturing: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Document Management, Project Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module.

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

Target customer size

Exact MAX ERP is designed for small and medium-sized businesses related to electronics manufacturing, capital equipment manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing and medical device manufacturing. 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.

MAX Manufacturing

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

starts at $115 per user/month

MAX Manufacturing is an award-winning cloud-based Manufacturing software, it is designed to support small and medium size business. MAX Manufacturing received a rating of 2.5 from ITQlick team. The software cos...

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, CRM, Distribution Order Management, ERP.

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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MAX Manufacturing: 23 Features

Document Management
Project 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
Financial reporting
HR Analytics
Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Inventory Management
Supply Chain
Enterprise Resource Planning
CRM

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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MAX Manu...
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
78/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$115 per user/month
Functionality
68
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Solidwor...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
39
FlexiBak...
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$225 per month
Functionality
3
Fishbowl...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$4,395 per license
Functionality
36
Orchestr...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$500 per month
Functionality
6

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