Compare ProfitKey and Solidworks - Dec 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ProfitKey or Solidworks?

Solidworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ProfitKey, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than ProfitKey (70/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) 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. IQMS

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...

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? ProfitKey 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 ProfitKey and EnterpriseIQ.

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. EnterpriseIQ 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.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

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

Target customer size

Customers of the software mainly include small and medium businesses. 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.