Compare Obility PRINTMANAGER vs. Trackost

PRINTMANAGER is a web-based Management Information System/Enterprise Resource Planning solution crafted specifically for print service providers, such as those involved in digital, offset, roll, mailing, large-format, label, and packaging sectors, aimed at consolidating various processes like quoting, production, inventory management, dispatch, and financial operations within a single platform. It features an all-encompassing order management system that encompasses offers, orders, confirmations, delivery notes, incoming materials, invoices, and credits, along with an intelligent system for automated print costing that identifies the best production routes, optimizes machine usage, and calculates costs for materials and labor across various printing methods and formats. Additionally, the platform boasts modules dedicated to the management of materials, stock oversight, automated notifications, mobile scanning for warehouses, fleet organization through a visual plant board, electronic job bags, data gathering for production, and tracking employee hours. Moreover, through complete integration with web-to-print capabilities as well as supplier and logistics portals, PRINTMANAGER facilitates enhanced production visibility and more efficient workflows, leading to overall improvements in operational effectiveness and client satisfaction. This comprehensive approach ensures that print service providers can manage their entire operation seamlessly, resulting in higher productivity and better-informed 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.