Compare DISTILL x 5 vs. Trackost

DISTILL x 5 is a cloud-based management system designed specifically for the distillery process, streamlining operations, inventory, reporting, and financial tasks for producers of spirits. It offers comprehensive oversight from the initial grain stage all the way to the final bottle, ensuring enhanced visibility into ongoing batches and processing stages, accessible from any device without restrictions on users or devices, while maintaining complete traceability throughout production. The system includes robust inventory management that tracks raw materials, packaging, and finished products, automating processes such as purchase orders, supplier and customer management, and monitoring of supply levels. On the reporting front, it efficiently creates compliant TTB reports, daily logs, and operational dashboards that are prepared for review and submission. The accounting component facilitates batch costing directly within the system, real-time syncing with QuickBooks, invoicing, and the reconciliation of inventory alongside costs. Additionally, it encompasses operational tasks including recipe development, management of vessel usage, product stream oversight, sales order processing, invoicing, and the tracking of inventory across multiple warehouses, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of distillery operations and decision-making.

Trackost is a specialized software designed for artisans in the handmade sector, catering to businesses that create products like soap, candles, cosmetics, jewelry, and gourmet foods, particularly those selling on platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, and Faire. While sales platforms provide insight into what items sold, they often overlook the costs associated with production, which can lead to unexpected losses, especially for popular products. Trackost addresses this issue by maintaining a real-time per-unit cost for each item. The software recalibrates material costs with each purchase, effectively distributing shipping, tax, and discounts throughout the various components to arrive at a comprehensive landed cost. It also manages multi-level recipes or bills of materials, which adjust pricing to account for wastage, labor, and overhead expenses. As production batches are created, Trackost tracks material consumption and documents their associated costs. Each order captures detailed per-line COGS and applicable fees, while returns are processed seamlessly. Comprehensive reports are generated, including profit and loss statements, profit per product and sales channel, inventory valuation, and a Schedule C COGS worksheet, all of which can be easily exported as CSV files. The service offers one straightforward pricing plan that does not limit users based on order volume, allowing for unlimited materials, products, and team members. Transitioning to Trackost is straightforward; simply provide your spreadsheet or Craftybase exports, and the migration will be handled for you at no additional cost, regardless of your chosen plan. This user-friendly approach ensures that artisans can focus more on their craft rather than on complicated inventory management.