Acctivate Inventory Management vs. Shopify Plus

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Acctivate Inventory Management
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Acctivate is a real-time inventory management and high-volume, multi-channel order fulfillment solution for growing small to midsized distributors, manufacturers, and online retailers using QuickBooks.
$7,995
one-time fee
Shopify Plus
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Shopify Plus is an eCommerce solution built for enterprise-level companies that enables them to sell online and offline across social channels like Facebook , Pinterest, and marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.
$2,300
per month with a 3-year commitment
Pricing
Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Editions & Modules
Starter
$9,995
one-time fee
Pro
$17,995
one-time fee
Enterprise
$28,995
one-time fee
3-year term
$2300
per month
1-year term
$2500
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$2,000 one-time feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOnboarding pricing for each package: - Starter: $2,000 Onboarding - Pro: $3,000 Onboarding - Enterprise: $4,000 Onboarding Acctivate Onboarding consists of access to an Onboarding Specialist to assist with the setup and implementation of your Acctivate software for one QuickBooks company. Onboarding support will consist of phone conversations, email-based support, and any other activities related to setup and implementation. Acctivate Onboarding is delivered remotely. Onboarding is completed in 90 days. Number of users that come with each package (additional users are $750/ea): - Starter: 1 user - Pro: 5 users - Enterprise: 15 users
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Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Features
Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
6.7
2 Ratings
10% below category average
Shopify Plus
-
Ratings
Inventory tracking7.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic reordering5.82 Ratings00 Ratings
Location management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Serial number and batch tracking4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
Barcode scanning6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting and analytics6.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Backorder management6.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Returns management6.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Bill of materials management7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Item kitting5.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Forecasting6.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounting integration8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Storefront
Comparison of Online Storefront features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
-
Ratings
Shopify Plus
8.3
45 Ratings
7% above category average
Product catalog & listings00 Ratings8.743 Ratings
Product management00 Ratings8.544 Ratings
Bulk product upload00 Ratings8.340 Ratings
Branding00 Ratings8.342 Ratings
Mobile storefront00 Ratings8.643 Ratings
Product variations00 Ratings7.643 Ratings
Website integration00 Ratings8.239 Ratings
Visual customization00 Ratings8.443 Ratings
CMS00 Ratings8.640 Ratings
Online Shopping Cart
Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
-
Ratings
Shopify Plus
8.7
44 Ratings
13% above category average
Abandoned cart recovery00 Ratings8.642 Ratings
Checkout user experience00 Ratings8.843 Ratings
Online Payment System
Comparison of Online Payment System features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
-
Ratings
Shopify Plus
8.7
42 Ratings
4% above category average
eCommerce security00 Ratings8.742 Ratings
eCommerce Marketing
Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
-
Ratings
Shopify Plus
8.5
44 Ratings
10% above category average
Promotions & discounts00 Ratings8.643 Ratings
Personalized recommendations00 Ratings8.438 Ratings
SEO00 Ratings8.443 Ratings
eCommerce Business Management
Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Product A and Product B
Acctivate Inventory Management
-
Ratings
Shopify Plus
8.2
43 Ratings
2% above category average
Order processing00 Ratings8.643 Ratings
Inventory management00 Ratings8.042 Ratings
Shipping00 Ratings8.042 Ratings
Custom functionality00 Ratings8.242 Ratings
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User Ratings
Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Likelihood to Recommend
7.2
(4 ratings)
9.1
(44 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(12 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Acctivate Inventory ManagementShopify Plus
Likelihood to Recommend
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
Acctivate is best suited for very basic inventory needs. It syncs up well with Standalone Quickbooks and tracks physical inventory really well. I wouldn't recommend it if you need a complex suite for a larger business. Needs a lot of improvement. If you need a vendor, purchasing, PO system - I would suggest looking elsewhere.
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Shopify
Shopify Plus makes order management simple and less error prone. Connecting our ERP allows us to seamlessly manage our product listings, fulfill orders, and sync customer data. Limitations to the number of product variants requires attention from our staff to make sure our products sync without issue. Other than being arbitrary, there's really no need to limit the number of product variants.
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Pros
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
  • Actionable inventory control, analysis and management
  • Solid customer history and report capabilities
  • Efficient purchasing and reordering module
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Shopify
  • Syncs directly with ShipBob WMS.
  • Shopify Scripts and the Script Editors allows us to tailor our checkout screen.
  • Gives us advanced sales reporting, showing trends, performance, year to year, and even projections.
  • Scalable for high volume, handles spikes in traffic without downtime.
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Cons
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
  • Not user friendly.
  • Hard to maintain on the back end
  • Seems old and clunky.
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Shopify
  • When linking to our communication service some customers have several emails with orders and only one email generates orders. It would be nice if we could combine all of this information into one account.
  • If a customer has multiple accounts you are also unable to edit the email address as it is already used, another reason merging accounts would be helpful.
  • Some of the processes in Shopify are too easy to complete. I’m certain scenarios a peony of “are you sure you would like to complete(this action)” would be extremely helpful and avoid mistakes that are not reversible.
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Usability
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
No answers on this topic
Shopify
It is extremely easy for merchants to get to know how Shopify Plus works. Comparitive to other platforms such as Magento and WooCommerce it is extremely lean and easy to operate, meaning clients who migrate over to it find it very intuitive to use. There is also a lot of guides and up to date information online
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Support Rating
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
No answers on this topic
Shopify
Always are quick to answer our questions and help us find a solution
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Alternatives Considered
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
Better history, inventory control and PO re-ordering capabilities than the old Sage100 and Mas90 software
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Shopify
Shopify had the quickest go-to-market and most robust API among the products we compared. CommerceCloud required a VERY LONG integration phase that we just didn't have time for. BigCommerce fell short on the number of features and API coverage that we needed. Overall Shopify gave us the most bang for the buck.
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Return on Investment
Acctivate Inventory Management Software
  • More Accountability
  • Inventory Accuracy
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Shopify
  • The pricing of Shopify Plus over the regular Shopify Account solution is about 10x if not 20x the cost. But with this cost comes the increased reliability and trust you have in your eCommerce Software solution/website. We still have a great ROI with the Shopify Plus Pricing.
  • With Shopify Plus, we have been able to drill deeper into a more robust eCommerce experience for our customers
  • With Shopify Plus, we have been able to customize our Website further with recommended apps, features, and customizations based on our Dedicated Account Reps expertise.
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ScreenShots

Acctivate Inventory Management Screenshots

Screenshot of Acctivate Sales Order EntryScreenshot of Acctivate Sales Order ManagerScreenshot of Acctivate Product ListScreenshot of Acctivate Product InsightScreenshot of Acctivate Customer List

Shopify Plus Screenshots

Screenshot of The home screen of your Shopify admin, including proactive home cards and reporting and live view insights.Screenshot of Your Shopify Plus store is ready for mobile commerce. Customers can browse and buy from your store with an optimized experience on device.Screenshot of Editing products across sales channels.Screenshot of Easily edit colours, typography, settings, and drag and drop sections for each of your store's templates with the theme editor.