Compare Small Mfg and Ivalua - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 13, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Small Mfg or Ivalua?

Ivalua is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Small Mfg, and Ivalua is rated higher (85/100) than Small Mfg (81/100). Ivalua offers users more features (4) than Small Mfg (0).

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:

TechnoResources Inc. Vs. Directworks

TechnoResources Inc.: TechnoResources, helps small businesses implement Manufacturing software. We use our expertise to help our clients to master operational processes including accounting, inventory, and work orders. We assist customers to use software as a tool, for realizing increased efficiencies and improved information accuracy in areas such as Job Costing, Inv...

Directworks: We are a growth-oriented technology company seeking to redefine the way manufacturers engage their suppliers for strategic sourcing activities. Our mission is to help our customers be more profitable by providing solutions that save them time and money. We are building a culture where you can be wildly creative, but must have the self-disciplin...

Who is more expensive? Small Mfg or Directworks?

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 Small Mfg and Directworks.

Small Mfg price starts at $995 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Small Mfg is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Directworks accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Small Mfg is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: Directworks is more expensive than Small Mfg.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Small Mfg Vs. Ivalua based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

Small Mfg: We are still working to collect the list of features for Small Mfg.

Directworks: Client Collaboration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Transportation Management.

Target customer size

Customers of the software mainly include small and medium businesses of a variety of types. Ivalua is perfect for large manufacturing companies.

Small Mfg

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

starts at $995 per license

Small Mfg is an accounting and inventory management solution for small and medium businesses. It offers such capabilities as purchase orders, accounts payable, bill of materials, and others. The software was de...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Manufacturing (MRP / MES) Module, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Inventory.

Ivalua

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

Directworks is a cloud-based direct materials sourcing software designed to help sourcing professionals perform their job more efficiently and faster. The software can help users to manage Request for Informati...

Categories: Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing.

Compare specifications

Compare features

Small Mfg: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Directworks: 4 Features

Client Collaboration
Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Management
Transportation 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)
Functionality score
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Small Mf...
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$995 per license
Functionality
17
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Ivalua
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
8.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
8
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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.