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CBX Software vs ProShop ERP

CBX Software logo

CBX Software

Fashion

Business management software for fashion retailers

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProShop ERP logo

ProShop ERP

Manufacturing

Web based ERP, MES and quality system written inside a working CNC machine shop

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CBX Software no public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing; ProShop ERP it runs on a Microsoft stack with Internet Information Services and SQL Server, so a shop choosing on premises deployment needs a Windows server and someone to maintain it, which is not what buyers expect when they hear browser based.
  • They diverge on capability: CBX Software covers Point of sale, ProShop ERP covers Integrated quality management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CBX Software and ProShop ERP actually diverge.

Attributes where CBX Software and ProShop ERP differ
AttributeCBX SoftwareProShop ERP
Starting price$250/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows
CategoryFashionManufacturing
Founded1995Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 CBX Software

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Financial management
  • Customer management
  • Report generation
  • Multi-store management
  • Payment systems
  • Supplier systems

Only in ProShop ERP

  • Integrated quality management
  • Digital travellers
  • Job costing
  • Capacity scheduling
  • Tool crib and gauge control
  • Purchasing and inventory

What people use each for

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

CBX Software

  • Retail operationsnot ProShop ERP
  • Financial managementnot ProShop ERP

ProShop ERP

  • A machine shop pursuing or holding AS9100 registration that currently maintains quality records separately from its ERPnot CBX Software
  • A high mix low volume shop where every job has different routings and paper travellers keep going missingnot CBX Software
  • A contract manufacturer needing material certification and lot traceability from receipt through to shipped partnot CBX Software
  • A shop with 1990s machines that wants shop floor data capture through operator kiosks because the controllers cannot be readnot CBX Software

Where each one falls short

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

CBX Software

  • No public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing
  • ERP integration depth rated 3.6 out of 5 by Gartner reviewers, with gaps limiting data flow
  • Analytics and reporting capabilities weaker than dedicated business intelligence tools
  • Pre-built connector catalog breadth not transparently published
  • Quality management features designed for retail and private-label bias, not regulated industries like pharma or automotive

ProShop ERP

  • It runs on a Microsoft stack with Internet Information Services and SQL Server, so a shop choosing on premises deployment needs a Windows server and someone to maintain it, which is not what buyers expect when they hear browser based.
  • The software is opinionated and expects the shop to adopt its processes, so a shop determined to keep its existing habits gets a poor result and blames the tool.
  • Everything depends on operators entering time and status at each operation, and a shop that cannot enforce that discipline ends up with costing and scheduling data that nobody trusts.
  • It is not a machine monitoring product and does not read controllers, so spindle utilisation and automatic cycle counting require a separate product such as a monitoring platform.
  • The partner ecosystem is very small, so implementation, training and any customisation come from the vendor, and there is no market of independent consultants to fall back on or to price against.

Pricing, plan by plan

CBX Software

$250/month
  • Essentials$250/month
    • Core modules
  • Professional$500/month
    • All modules
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solution

ProShop ERP

On request
  • ProShop ERP$undefined/year
    • ERP, MES and quality management
    • On premises or vendor hosted deployment
    • Implementation and training services

Which should you pick?

Choose CBX Software if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
CBX Software review

Choose ProShop ERP if

  • You need integrated quality management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want digital travellers.
ProShop ERP review

Questions people ask

Is CBX Software or ProShop ERP better?
Neither clearly leads. CBX Software starts at $250/month and ProShop ERP at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CBX Software or ProShop ERP?
CBX Software starts at $250/month and ProShop ERP at On request.
Does CBX Software or ProShop ERP run on more platforms?
CBX Software runs on Web, iOS, Android. ProShop ERP runs on Web, Windows.
What is CBX Software best used for?
CBX Software is most often used for retail operations, financial management. Of those, retail operations and financial management are not what ProShop ERP is typically brought in for.
What can CBX Software do that ProShop ERP cannot?
CBX Software covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Financial management, Customer management. ProShop ERP covers Integrated quality management, Digital travellers, Job costing, Capacity scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CBX Software: Does TradeBeyond (formerly CBX Software) work offline?

Yes. The mobile platform allows users to record factory audits, product inspections, and sample results offline, then synchronize data via WiFi or cellular networks back to the platform.

Source
ProShop ERP: Is it cloud software?

It is browser based and can be vendor hosted, but many customers run it on their own Windows server, which carries the usual infrastructure obligations.

CBX Software: What integrations does TradeBeyond support?

Pre-built connectors and APIs integrate with ERPs including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, as well as Xero and QuickBooks for accounting. The platform also connects to warehouse management, transportation management, and third-party systems.

Source
ProShop ERP: Does it replace my accounting system?

No. It handles costing and purchasing and integrates with QuickBooks or similar for the general ledger.

CBX Software: What industries does CBX Software serve beyond fashion?

CBX Software serves fashion, general merchandise, furniture, pet supplies, hardware, home decor, and value-brand retailers. It focuses on mid-tier to enterprise retailers and brands.

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ProShop ERP: Will it work with old CNC machines?

Yes, because it takes operator input at kiosks rather than reading machine controllers. That is a strength for shops with older equipment.

CBX Software: How many users and customers does the platform support?

TradeBeyond has over 20,000 users collaborating across the platform in more than 50 countries, including major retailers like Target, Safeway, and Kmart.

Source
ProShop ERP: Is it suitable for process or batch manufacturing?

No. It is built for discrete machining and fabrication with routings and travellers.

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