Compare ProfitKey and Chempax - Nov 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Nov 07, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ProfitKey or Chempax?

Chempax is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ProfitKey, and Chempax is rated higher (82/100) than ProfitKey (70/100). Chempax offers users more features (10) than ProfitKey (7).

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:

ProfitKey Vs. Datacor, Inc

ProfitKey: For over 35 years, ProfitKey International has been a leader in providing manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for small to mid sized companies who are looking to increase efficiency; specifically, in the areas of shop floor scheduling, communications, inventory management, labor reporting, cost tracking, and more. Today, th...

Datacor, Inc: Datacor is the leading developer of business management software solutions for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution Industries. Our advancements in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology deliver flexible solutions for companies of all sizes. Our products are proven to solve industry ...

Who is more expensive? ProfitKey or Chempax?

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 ProfitKey and Chempax.

ProfitKey accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM) is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Chempax price starts at $4,000 per license , When comparing Chempax to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.

Bottom line: ProfitKey cost is around the same cost of Chempax.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ProfitKey: Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, CRM, Sales, Marketing, eCommerce.

Chempax: CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, ERP Integration, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Language.

Target customer size

Customers of the software mainly include small and medium businesses. Chempax is best suited for the Process Manufacturing and Chemical Distribution industry and addresses such sectors as Lubricant & Water Treatment manufacturers, Textile & Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Mining & Mineral companies as well as Paints and Adhesive manufacturers to name a few.

ProfitKey

ITQlick rating
(3.4/5)

Rapid Response Manufacturing is an enterprise resource planning solution for small and medium businesses. It offers helps in such areas as accounting and billing, manufacturing, documentation, quality a...

Categories: ERP, BI Module, Customer Management Module, Financial Module.

Chempax

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $4,000 per license

Chempax is a cloud-based solution as well as an on-premise chemical management solution that is developed to be used strictly by businesses that are in the chemical industry. The businesses can be either chemic...

Categories: ERP, Operations, Inventory Management.

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ProfitKey: 7 Features

Human Resources
Business Intelligence
Manufacturing
CRM
Sales
Marketing
eCommerce

Chempax: 10 Features

CRM Integration
Customizable Reporting
ERP Integration
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Language
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Warehouse Management
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)
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ProfitKe...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
70/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
26
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Chempax
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$4,000 per license
Functionality
13
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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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.