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bexio vs Global Shop Solutions

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bexio

ERP

Simple business software for Swiss SMEs, the self-employed and startups

From
35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Global Shop Solutions

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for small manufacturers

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: bexio pricing in Swiss francs only; prices exclude VAT; Global Shop Solutions no price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which bexio and Global Shop Solutions actually diverge.

Attributes where bexio and Global Shop Solutions differ
AttributebexioGlobal Shop Solutions
Starting price35/month$500/month
PlatformsWebCloud, On-premise, Web
FoundedUnknown1985

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 bexio

Nothing recorded that Global Shop Solutions does not also cover.

Only in Global Shop Solutions

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

bexio

  • SMB accountingnot Global Shop Solutions
  • Invoice managementnot Global Shop Solutions

Global Shop Solutions

  • ERP for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order productionnot bexio
  • Shop floor data collection and schedulingnot bexio
  • Running manufacturing ERP on premise, in the cloud or as SaaSnot bexio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

bexio

  • Pricing in Swiss francs only; prices exclude VAT
  • Add-on costs: Payroll CHF 7-25/month, bexio Pay CHF 14/month, QR scanning limited on lower tiers

Global Shop Solutions

  • No price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • Licensing is by concurrent user, meaning the number of employees in the system at once, rather than by named seat
  • Cost is split into an upfront charge plus an ongoing quarterly charge rather than a single subscription
  • Graphical shop floor interfaces carry their own upfront and ongoing quarterly cost on top of the base licence
  • No minimum user count, implementation fee or contract term is published

Pricing, plan by plan

bexio

35/month
  • Basic$35/month annual
    • 1 user
  • Advanced$25.2/month annual
    • 2 users
  • Optima$41.4/month annual
    • 5 users
  • Ultimate$71.4/month annual
    • 25 users

Global Shop Solutions

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic ERP
    • Inventory management
    • Financial module
  • Premium$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Manufacturing
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose bexio if

Nothing in the data separates bexio from Global Shop Solutions on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

bexio review

Choose Global Shop Solutions if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Global Shop Solutions review

Questions people ask

Is bexio or Global Shop Solutions better?
Neither clearly leads. bexio starts at 35/month and Global Shop Solutions at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, bexio or Global Shop Solutions?
bexio starts at 35/month and Global Shop Solutions at $500/month.
Does bexio or Global Shop Solutions run on more platforms?
bexio runs on Web. Global Shop Solutions runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is bexio best used for?
bexio is most often used for smb accounting, invoice management. Of those, smb accounting and invoice management are not what Global Shop Solutions is typically brought in for.
What can bexio do that Global Shop Solutions cannot?
Global Shop Solutions covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Inventory management, Order management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

bexio: How much does Bexio's Basic plan cost?

Bexio's Basic plan costs CHF 35 per month with annual billing or CHF 45 per month with monthly billing, including 1 user.

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Global Shop Solutions: How much does Global Shop Solutions cost?

Global Shop Solutions does not publish pricing online. The company uses a concurrent user model with upfront and ongoing quarterly costs. Exact pricing varies by business requirements and must be obtained through a custom quote.

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bexio: What discount do new Bexio customers receive?

New customers receive a 40% discount on Advanced and higher tiers during their first year when using code bx40 by August 28, 2026.

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Global Shop Solutions: What is Global Shop Solutions pricing model?

Global Shop Solutions uses a concurrent user model based on the number of employees in the system at once. Pricing includes upfront costs and ongoing quarterly payments. Software updates and support are included in the ongoing cost.

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bexio: Does Bexio offer a free trial?

Bexio provides a 30-day free trial with Ultimate plan features included, allowing users to test all functionality before committing.

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Global Shop Solutions: Does Global Shop Solutions offer deployment flexibility?

Yes, Global Shop Solutions supports on-premise, cloud, or SaaS deployments with custom pricing for each option.

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bexio: How many users can each Bexio plan support?

Bexio plans support 1 user (Basic), 2 users (Advanced), 5 users (Optima), and 25 users (Ultimate).

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