Compare DocketManager vs. Printcore.ai

DocketManager was built by printers for printers. The System is a cloud-based print management solution MIS with an integrated Web-toPrint. This powerful software is designed to allow you to manage your entire company from one platform. DocketManager can handle hybrid shops, including digital, offset, wide format and label. It also supports in-plant/edu and specialty markets.

Printcore is a cutting-edge software solution designed for managing print shops, especially those specializing in commercial printing, signage, and wide-format projects. When a customer submits a request via email, Printcore swiftly processes the information, determining product details such as type, dimensions, substrate, and finishing options, while efficiently directing each component to the appropriate estimating engine to provide pricing calculations based on your specific material and labor expenses – all in a matter of seconds instead of the typical half-hour wait. The software features six distinct estimating engines that cater to various printing needs, including wide format, digital press, offset, booklets, vehicle wraps, cut vinyl, and channel letters. Once quotes are approved, they seamlessly integrate into a shop-floor kanban system, which facilitates scheduling, real-time time tracking, and operator assignments. Inventory levels are updated automatically, and every plan includes essential integrations for accounting, customer relationship management (CRM), and shipping. Additionally, its innovative, patent-pending estimating engine enhances accuracy by analyzing actual time recordings and comparing them to previous estimates, ensuring that future job pricing becomes more precise with each completed project. This continuous improvement cycle not only boosts efficiency but also fosters a more streamlined workflow for print shop managers and their teams.