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BatchMaster vs DEAR Systems

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BatchMaster

ERP

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DEAR Systems logo

DEAR Systems

ERP

Cloud inventory management for growing businesses

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment; DEAR Systems dEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, DEAR Systems covers Inventory control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BatchMaster and DEAR Systems actually diverge.

Attributes where BatchMaster and DEAR Systems differ
AttributeBatchMasterDEAR Systems
Starting price$1250/month$349/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded19832012

Identical on both: 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 BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors

Only in DEAR Systems

  • Inventory control
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting integration
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot DEAR Systems
  • Quality assurancenot DEAR Systems
  • Regulatory compliancenot DEAR Systems
  • Product traceabilitynot DEAR Systems

DEAR Systems

  • Inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellersnot BatchMaster
  • Manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planningnot BatchMaster
  • Syncing stock and orders with Xero or QuickBooks Onlinenot BatchMaster
  • Multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locationsnot 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 Systems

  • DEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page
  • The $349 per month Standard plan caps sales orders at 6,000 per year, includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Material requirements planning requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Advanced warehouse management requires the Advanced plan at $1,199 per month
  • Additional users, extra integrations, API access, forecasting and advanced automations all cost extra and are priced by the sales team
  • The Omni enterprise plan is custom priced with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

DEAR Systems

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6000 annual sale orders
    • 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24000 annual sale orders
    • 4 e-commerce integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120000 annual sale orders
    • 6 e-commerce integrations
  • Omni$null/month
    • 8 users
    • Flexible annual sale orders
    • 5 e-commerce integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.
BatchMaster review

Choose DEAR Systems if

  • You need inventory control.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want purchase orders.
DEAR Systems review

Questions people ask

Is BatchMaster or DEAR Systems better?
Neither clearly leads. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and DEAR Systems at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BatchMaster or DEAR Systems?
BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and DEAR Systems at $349/month.
Does BatchMaster or DEAR Systems run on more platforms?
BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. DEAR Systems runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
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 Systems is typically brought in for.
What can BatchMaster do that DEAR Systems cannot?
BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Manufacturing. Both handle Cloud support, 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.

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DEAR Systems: How much does Dear Systems (Cin7) cost?

Dear Systems pricing starts at $349/month for the Standard tier, $599/month for the Pro tier (most popular), $1199/month for Advanced, and custom pricing for the Omni enterprise solution.

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BatchMaster: 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.

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DEAR Systems: What features does each Dear Systems plan include?

Standard includes 5 users and 6000 annual orders. Pro (most popular) adds 10 users, 24000 orders, and MRP. Advanced provides 15 users, 120000 orders, and advanced warehouse management. Omni offers enterprise customization with flexible user and order limits.

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BatchMaster: 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.

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DEAR Systems: How many users and integrations are included in Dear Systems plans?

Standard tier includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations. Pro tier includes 10 users and 4 integrations. Advanced tier includes 15 users and 6 integrations. Additional users and integrations are available as paid add-ons.

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BatchMaster: 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.

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BatchMaster: 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.

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