Compare SDS4 Distribution and contractERP - May 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SDS4 Distribution or contractERP?

contractERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SDS4 Distribution, and SDS4 Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than contractERP (84/100). SDS4 Distribution offers users more features (10) than contractERP (1). There is a clear winner in this case and it is SDS4 Distribution!

Looking for the right Distribution 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:

SDS Distribution Software Vs. contractERP®

SDS Distribution Software: SDS Distribution Software has been setting the high standard in the Electronics Distribution Software industry for over a decade. Our advances in automation have been so widely used that they are now considered and expected to be standard features in most modern ERP and CRM Distribution Software Systems designed for Electronic Components and Avia...

contractERP®: Founded in 1993, the company behind contractERP®, Access IT, is a recognized leader in providing Enterprise Business Software Solutions for mid-range companies in the distribution, manufacturing and service industries. This privately held start up company was initially a “Total-Solution” systems integrator that offered network operating systems...

Who is more expensive? SDS4 Distribution or contractERP?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Distribution 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 SDS4 Distribution and contractERP.

SDS4 Distribution price starts at $1,295 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 SDS4 Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software. contractERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SDS4 Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software.

Bottom line: SDS4 Distribution cost is around the same cost of contractERP.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SDS4 Distribution Vs. contractERP based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.

SDS4 Distribution: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Shipping, Enterprise Resource Planning, CRM.

contractERP: Enterprise Resource Planning.

Target customer size

Typical customers of this software are companies that are under the aerospace and electronic component distribution industry. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.