Software · head to head
BatchMaster vs DEAR Inventory
BatchMaster
Software
Manufacturing execution and batch management system
- From
- $1250/month
- Rated
- -
DEAR Inventory
Software
Complete inventory and order management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment; DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
- They diverge on capability: BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BatchMaster and DEAR Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | BatchMaster | DEAR Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1250/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premise, Web | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Founded | 1983 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 BatchMaster
- Production scheduling
- Batch management
- Quality control
- Traceability
- Compliance
- ERP systems
- REST APIs
- IoT sensors
Only in DEAR Inventory
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- Accounting
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Shopify
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BatchMaster
- Batch productionnot DEAR Inventory
- Quality assurancenot DEAR Inventory
- Regulatory compliancenot DEAR Inventory
- Product traceabilitynot DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
- Manufacturing managementnot BatchMaster
- Order processingnot BatchMaster
- Stock controlnot BatchMaster
- Financial integrationnot BatchMaster
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BatchMaster
- Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
- Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
- Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
- Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost
DEAR Inventory
- DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
Pricing, plan by plan
BatchMaster
$1250/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.
DEAR Inventory
On request- Standard$249/month
- Core features
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$449/month
- Advanced manufacturing
- 10 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$849/month
- Full features
- Unlimited users
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose BatchMaster if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- You also want batch management.
Choose DEAR Inventory if
- You need inventory management.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is BatchMaster or DEAR Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and DEAR Inventory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BatchMaster or DEAR Inventory?
- BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and DEAR Inventory at On request.
- Does BatchMaster or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
- BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- What is BatchMaster best used for?
- BatchMaster is most often used for batch production, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product traceability. Of those, batch production and quality assurance are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can BatchMaster do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
- BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?
BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.
SourceBatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?
BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.
SourceBatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?
BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.
SourceBatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?
BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.
SourceBatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?
Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.
SourceRelated pages
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