Compare Sphere WMS and 3PL Warehouse - Oct 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Sphere WMS or 3PL Warehouse?

Sphere WMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than 3PL Warehouse, and 3PL Warehouse is rated higher (82/100) than Sphere WMS (80/100). 3PL Warehouse offers users more features (16) than Sphere WMS (14). There is a clear winner in this case and it is 3PL Warehouse!

Looking for the right Warehouse Management 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:

ASPGS, Inc. Vs. 3PL Central

ASPGS, Inc.: We make it easy for third-party logistics providers to operate and manage multi-client and multi-site warehouse operations by providing warehouse management solutions designed specifically for the way you work. Unlike some of our competitors, we don’t force your business processes to conform to our software. Because our intuitive, easy-to-use softw...

3PL Central: 3PL Central provides easy-to-use on-demand warehouse management software (WMS) exclusively for third-party logistics companies helping them run more efficiently, grow their business and satisfy customers— all starting at less than $500 per month per warehouse.

Who is more expensive? Sphere WMS or 3PL Warehouse Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Warehouse Management 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 Sphere WMS and 3PL Warehouse Manager.

Sphere WMS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Sphere WMS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Warehouse Management software. 3PL Warehouse Manager price starts at $625 per license , When comparing 3PL Warehouse Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Warehouse Management software cost.

Bottom line: Sphere WMS is more expensive than 3PL Warehouse Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Sphere WMS Vs. 3PL Warehouse based on some of the most important and required Warehouse Management features.

Sphere WMS: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, Custom Pricing Options, Customizable Functionality, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization, Multi-Language, Multi-Location.

3PL Warehouse Manager: Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration, CRM Integration, Customizable Reporting, Inventory Optimization.

Target customer size

The software is most suitable for the needs of small and medium businesses. 3PL Warehouse Manager is ideal for small to medium-sized companies, yet they also have Fortune 500 companies as clients.