ERP · head to head
Aptean vs Cin7
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Aptean a portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison; Cin7 no free trial mentioned
- They diverge on capability: Aptean covers Financial management, Cin7 covers Order management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aptean and Cin7 actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Aptean
- Financial management
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain
- Quality management
- REST APIs
- EDI
- IoT systems
- Third-party systems
Only in Cin7
- Order management
- Warehouse management
- EDI integration
- B2B commerce
- Shopify
- Amazon
- eBay
- QuickBooks
Both cover
- Inventory management
- Cloud support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aptean
- Industry-specific ERP for manufacturing and distributionnot Cin7
- Transportation and warehouse managementnot Cin7
- Product lifecycle management for food and apparelnot Cin7
- Enterprise asset management and maintenancenot Cin7
- EDI and payment processing alongside the core systemsnot Cin7
Cin7
- Inventory management and ERPnot Aptean
- Multi-location inventory controlnot Aptean
- Order and contact managementnot Aptean
- Accounting integrationnot Aptean
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aptean
- A portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison
- Pricing is not published for any product
- Aimed at mid-sized and large businesses rather than small operations
Cin7
- No free trial mentioned
- Standard plan includes only 6,000 orders annually, average 500/month
- User counts are fixed per tier: 5 users on Standard, 10 on Pro, 15 on Advanced
- Advanced warehouse management only on Advanced plan (minimum $1,199/month)
- Pricing excludes taxes
Pricing, plan by plan
Aptean
$1500/month- Standard$1500/month
- Core ERP modules
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain
- Premium$3000/month
- Advanced modules
- Analytics
- Priority support
Cin7
$349/month- Standard$349/month
- 5 users
- 6,000 sales orders per year
- 2 integrations
- Pro$599/month
- 10 users
- 24,000 sales orders per year
- 4 integrations
- Advanced$1199/month
- 15 users
- 120,000 sales orders per year
- 6 integrations
- Cin7 Omni$null/month
- Custom pricing
- 8 users
- Flexible order volume
Which should you pick?
Choose Aptean if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- You also want manufacturing.
Choose Cin7 if
- You need order management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want warehouse management.
Questions people ask
- Is Aptean or Cin7 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aptean starts at $1500/month and Cin7 at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aptean or Cin7?
- Aptean starts at $1500/month and Cin7 at $349/month.
- Does Aptean or Cin7 run on more platforms?
- Aptean runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- What is Aptean best used for?
- Aptean is most often used for industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution, transportation and warehouse management, product lifecycle management for food and apparel, enterprise asset management and maintenance. Of those, industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution and transportation and warehouse management are not what Cin7 is typically brought in for.
- What can Aptean do that Cin7 cannot?
- Aptean covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Quality management. Cin7 covers Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration, B2B commerce. Both handle Inventory management, Cloud support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Aptean: What is Aptean's pricing?
Aptean does not publish pricing on its website. Use the Request Pricing link or contact the sales team directly.
SourceCin7: What is the minimum cost to start using Cin7?
Cin7 Core Standard plan costs $349/month (USD), including 5 users, 6,000 annual sales orders, and 2 integrations. Pricing excludes taxes.
SourceAptean: Does Aptean offer free product tours or demonstrations?
Yes, Aptean offers free interactive product tours and personalized demos that can be scheduled at your convenience.
SourceCin7: How many users are included on each Cin7 plan?
Standard includes 5 users, Pro includes 10 users, and Advanced includes 15 users. Cin7 Omni is customizable with 8 base users.
SourceAptean: What support is included after implementation?
Aptean provides 24/7 unlimited support and expert consultation following implementation.
SourceCin7: What sales order limits apply to each plan?
Standard supports 6,000 orders annually, Pro supports 24,000 orders annually, and Advanced supports 120,000 orders annually. Cin7 Omni has flexible order volumes.
SourceCin7: Does Cin7 offer material requirements planning on all plans?
No, material requirements planning is only available on Pro ($599/month) and Advanced ($1,199/month) plans. The Standard plan does not include this feature.
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