Compare SDS4 Distribution and Descartes Global Logistics - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 14, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SDS4 Distribution or Descartes Global Logistics?

Descartes Global Logistics is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SDS4 Distribution, and Descartes Global Logistics is rated higher (90/100) than SDS4 Distribution (85/100). SDS4 Distribution offers users more features (10) than Descartes Global Logistics (0).

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. Descartes Systems Group

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...

Descartes Systems Group: Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 220,000 connected parties using its cloud-based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to r...

Who is more expensive? SDS4 Distribution or Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software?

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 Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software.

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. Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software price starts at $290 per user/month , When comparing Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Distribution software cost.

Bottom line: Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is more expensive than SDS4 Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SDS4 Distribution Vs. Descartes Global Logistics 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.

Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software: We are still working to collect the list of features for Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software.

Target customer size

Typical customers of this software are companies that are under the aerospace and electronic component distribution industry. and Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



SDS4 Distribution

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $1,295 per license

SDS4 Distribution is a program that offers complete solution to the various processes involved in companies under the industry of aerospace and electronic component distribution. It automates processes from acc...

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, CRM, Distribution Warehouse Management, Electrical Distributor.

Descartes Global Logistics

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $290 per user/month

Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is a distribution management solution for small to large businesses. Its key features include routing, mobile and telematics, transportation management, customs & re...

Categories: Distribution.

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SDS4 Distribution: 10 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Inventory Management
Warehouse Management
Supply Chain
Shipping
Enterprise Resource Planning
CRM
Barcoding
Asset Tracking

Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software: 0 Features

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4.5/5
Score
85/100
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3/10
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Score
90/100
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3
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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.