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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Descartes Global Logistics Network

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AThe Logistics Technology Platform is a supply chain management offering from Descartes Systems Group headquartered in Ontario.N/A

    Exact Online

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AExact Online is a configurable, cloud-based multi-purpose Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Suite from global company Exact Software, headquartered in the Netherlands.

    $158

    per month

    Pricing
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkExact Online
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Exact for Time & Billing
    $158
    per month
    Exact for Wholesale Distribution
    237-554
    per month
    Exact for Project Management
    316-369
    per month
    Exact for Manufacturing
    422-739
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkExact Online
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkExact Online
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Pricing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Exact Online
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Descartes Systems Group
    Descartes Logistics Technology Platform has a control tower view which we have used a lot. It permits us to check on [the] real-time status of every truck, also has the features and option to communicate with the trucks' ELD, which gives us the most liable information about his current location and status.
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    Exact Software
    If you are a big company and have an active accountant then this system can be for you, it has many options but you need dedication. But the price starts from €39 and then you are not there...Most of the time you need other options to make it complete. Like ERP functions + €199~ want to book hours? +€129. And this is all per month... It goes up so fast that it's not interesting for small companies. When there are better options on the market that are even free...
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    Pros
    Descartes Systems Group
    • An easy and free of hassle mobile application
    • Precise location of a truck in a map view
    • Identify possible delays to stops
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    Exact Software
    • Complete pack with many options, use it as CRM, ERP or simply for your bookings.
    • Many connections with external programs, webshops, etc.
    • Automatic backups.
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    Cons
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Intelligence, it gets stuck in some areas of the country
    • Integration with [other] apps, we would appreciate a collaboration with [other] tracking apps that can share the same information if they are being installed [on] the same device
    • A better and clean dashboard, its face needs a renewal, a fresh look, adapted to the current trends
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    Exact Software
    • Support... It's bad, and when you want to stop or step back it's near impossible.
    • Price, they tend to increase it without warning, and with all the extras it goes up fast.
    • If you wanna spend all your time in accounting buy Exact... It can be complex and many handlings needs to be done.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Descartes Systems Group
    It is a powered tool that can be used by any of the current logistics (and why not?, non-logistics companies), that need a reliable, accurate, and well-based amount of information of the fleet, with ease. Using the [latest] technologies, integrating a wide view of transportation, inventory, [and] custom status on a single but not simple platform.
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    Exact Software
    I would not select Exact Online, but I can direct you to better options. Due to the high price, getting behind the competition and support I would suggest options like Zoho Books for you bookings, or CyberStockroom as ERP. And here in the Netherlands e-boekhouden.nl is a real nice, cheap, and fast working booking platform for the smaller companies.
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    Return on Investment
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Positive, we can do our things faster than ever with using the information shown in the platform, avoiding unnecessary calls and interactions
    • Increasing the liability of the gathered information about trucks' actual/real location
    • A solution to improving our overall shipment visibility
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    Exact Software
    • Negative: High costs and implement time turned 1 client in to the negative, and after 2 years of use wants to stop.
    • Positive: Once an ERP connection is running you can automate a lot in the process.
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