Compare MerlinOne DAM and eSUB - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - MerlinOne DAM or eSUB?

MerlinOne DAM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eSUB, and eSUB is rated higher (97/100) than MerlinOne DAM (83/100). eSUB offers users more features (17) than MerlinOne DAM (7). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eSUB!

Looking for the right Document Management 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:

MerlinOne Vs. eSUB

MerlinOne: Since 1988, MerlinOne has pioneered the use of digital images in newspaper publishing, recognizing early on the need for database-driven digital asset management systems in a deadline-driven industry. From news to corporate, universities to non-profits, and government agencies, our customers depend on their MerlinOne digital asset management system...

eSUB: About 30 years ago eSUB originated as an off shoot of a consulting firm who represented Specialty Contractors to create construction claims for retroactive payment for work they had already performed. Managing project documents back then was inefficient, subject to mistakes and omissions. The familiar way was to manually update multiple programs...

Who is more expensive? MerlinOne DAM or eSUB?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Document Management 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 MerlinOne DAM and eSUB.

MerlinOne DAM accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 MerlinOne DAM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Document Management software. eSUB accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 MerlinOne DAM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Document Management software.

Bottom line: MerlinOne DAM is more expensive than eSUB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared MerlinOne DAM Vs. eSUB based on some of the most important and required Document Management features.

MerlinOne DAM: Customizable Fields, Version Control, Financial reporting, Data Analysis Tools, Fixed Asset Management, Asset Tracking, Remote Access.

eSUB: Mobile Access, Telephone Customer Support, Web Hosted Solution, Document Management, Resource Management.

Target customer size

MerlinOne DAM's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, eSUB is specifically designed for subcontractors running a small and mid-size business.