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Apttus vs QuoteWerks
Top Rated
41 Ratings
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48 Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
Apttus
I would not recommend this product to anyone. This product is hard to manage, requires development in house which becomes expensive. The tool itself is extremely expensive for the features it delivers. And ultimately, the sales "bait and Switch" will occur on you, which will require you to buy more licenses or add-ins that were not planned on to get the desired feature set.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 5001-10,000 employeesQuoteWerks
Quotewerks is great in an environment where you need to provide a professional looking quote to a customer and also if you need to integrate with Connectwise and get current pricing from your distributor at your fingertips. It may not be a good solution if you need to have engineers work on quotes with you.
Account Executive
Sonit Systems Inc.Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
CPQ
Apttus
6.5
QuoteWerks
8.5
Quote sharing/sending
Apttus
7.0
QuoteWerks
9.6
Product configuration
Apttus
6.6
QuoteWerks
8.9
Configuration options
Apttus
7.0
QuoteWerks
8.7
Pricing rules
Apttus
7.0
QuoteWerks
8.7
Price adjustment
Apttus
6.8
QuoteWerks
9.1
Purchase history and open contracts
Apttus
6.0
QuoteWerks
9.0
Guided selling/Sales portal
Apttus
5.1
QuoteWerks
7.2
CPQ reporting & analytics
Apttus
5.6
QuoteWerks
6.3
CPQ-CRM integration
Apttus
7.6
QuoteWerks
8.1
Attachments to quotes
Apttus
5.8
QuoteWerks
9.2
Pros
- Tracks contract status. It's basically a time stamping function and hard to mess up.

Verified User
Former Employee in Legal
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employees- QuoteWerks integrates well with our ERP, Connectwise and pulls the information back and forth well between the two.
- QuoteWerks integrates with our Distributors, Ingram Micro and Tech Data and pulls current pricing into the quote, which saves time having to go back and forth between applications.
- QuoteWerks provides professional looking quotes that we can submit to our customers.
Account Executive
Sonit Systems Inc.Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Cons
- Develop a mobile application that synchs with SFDC DBA and runs independently.
- Advanced approval config is a chore and should be easier.

Verified User
Analyst in Sales
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employees- There is much room for improvement in setting up new users and transferring QW from one computer to another. You have to call QW and get a seed number which can at times be a hassel for a California based business because QW support works 9 to 5 Eastern Standard - A little extra time in the afternoon would be much appreciated
- The pricing for Quote valet combined with the cost for annual update maintenance puts it in the price range of web based subscription programs
- The program needs to run on a users computer and therefore when there is a computer problem the rep can't quote - As noted above it is a hassle to set up new users or transfer the program. This shortcoming is a serious one and made us consider a web based quoting solution. However, as of this date none of them offer the functionality of QW. However, the technology is moving fast and I will continue to look for the day when I am not dependent on an individual machine.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Diazyme LaboratoriesBiotechnology, 51-200 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Apttus10.0
Based on 9 answers
The business is not seeing the value and we are not ready to use the features.
We will likely switch back to native Salesforce.com and customize it to meet our needs or find a smaller vendor
We will likely switch back to native Salesforce.com and customize it to meet our needs or find a smaller vendor

Verified User
Administrator in Sales
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesQuoteWerks9.2
Based on 18 answers
I use this product daily. It is an integral part of my work flow.
President
Retailer Solutions Co., LLCBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 1-10 employees
Usability
Apttus8.0
Based on 1 answer
I cannot rate as I am not an end user.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Semiconductors Company, 501-1000 employeesQuoteWerks9.0
Based on 7 answers
It is intuitive.
President
Retailer Solutions Co., LLCBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
Apttus10.0
Based on 2 answers
I have not heard of any issue

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Semiconductors Company, 501-1000 employeesQuoteWerks9.2
Based on 4 answers
There when you need it.
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Performance
Apttus10.0
Based on 2 answers
No answer on this topic is available.
QuoteWerks7.3
Based on 4 answers
Overall it is a great product, just sometimes the administrative functions can be difficult
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Support
Apttus8.0
Based on 2 answers
Tier1/tier 2 support can only handle native functionality. Customizations have to be escalated to developers which aren’t included in the support program.
I go ahead and copy the people I directly worked with on implementation for assistance. I would rate them an 8 for support assistance.
I go ahead and copy the people I directly worked with on implementation for assistance. I would rate them an 8 for support assistance.

Verified User
Administrator in Sales
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesQuoteWerks9.2
Based on 6 answers
The first line user support is excellent - 9 times out of 10 you are straight through to a very well trained technician and the 1 time out of 10 it is just a short wait. The only reason I have marked the rating down slightly is that as we are very well experienced ourselves anyway and it is rare that we need to contact the help desk; when we do it is usually to confirm an issue (there are very few, but there are some!) or for a very complicated problem. Now usually the technician we get can answer it, but if it needs to be escalated to the development team, then sometimes it can take a couple of days to get an answer. I hasten to add that this type of occassion is incredibly rare, but equally I want to provide a completely open and honest review.
CEO
Hilltops IT Consultancy Services LtdComputer Software, 1-10 employees
In-Person Training
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
QuoteWerks5.0
Based on 1 answer
There is in-person training offered in Orlando, but our company did not want to spend the money.
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Online Training
Apttus7.0
Based on 1 answer
We attended 5 hours worth of webinars early on.
We had to understand how objects worked to figure out how to structure our data.
I would have liked more in-depth training but it would have been an additional cost
We had to understand how objects worked to figure out how to structure our data.
I would have liked more in-depth training but it would have been an additional cost

Verified User
Administrator in Sales
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesQuoteWerks6.0
Based on 1 answer
Originally it was weak, but they have really stepped up.
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Implementation
Apttus1.0
Based on 3 answers
Be iterative. Take the opportunity to build a catalog based on how Apttus works well. Learn the tool yourself or use an SI. Take the time to build a configuration / pricing migration tool with X-Author for Excel or roll your own. Stick with OOTB Apttus as any customization will cost you every time a new version is released
Director, IT
BlackbaudComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
QuoteWerks8.2
Based on 5 answers
Well, like implementing any software, I'd recommend either 1) installing it to a test PC first and either reading the manual or 'playing' with it to understand how it will work for your business before trying ti implement it, or 2) bringing in a third party (like us!) to assist in the implementation process.
CEO
Hilltops IT Consultancy Services LtdComputer Software, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
X-Author is simply more powerful. I truly believe my biggest hurdle is my own imagination
Director of Business Process
World Water WorksMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51-200 employees
Although Quote Writer is a much more robust solution, it is also much more expensive. QuoteWerks is the ideal solution for the small to medium sized sales organization who wants to increase efficiencies and image.
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Scalability
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
QuoteWerks9.9
Based on 2 answers
We have gone from 5 users to the current 15 without any growing pains
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
- Increased employee efficiency
Manager Sales Force Effectiveness
Olympus Corporation of the AmericasMedical Devices, 5001-10,000 employees
- Decreased pricing errors
- Increased positive customer image
- Quicker quote generation
- Better employee efficiency
Territory Manager
WattcoWholesale, 11-50 employees
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Pricing Details
Apttus
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Additional Pricing Details
—QuoteWerks
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional