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DEAR Systems vs Ecount

DEAR Systems logo

DEAR Systems

Software

Cloud inventory management for growing businesses

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Ecount logo

Ecount

Software

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Systems dEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page; Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Ecount covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Systems and Ecount differ
AttributeDEAR SystemsEcount
Starting price$249/month$55/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20121999

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 DEAR Systems

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

Only in Ecount

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Regional systems

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Systems

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

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot DEAR Systems
  • Multi-currency managementnot DEAR Systems
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot DEAR Systems
  • Regional compliancenot DEAR Systems

Where each one falls short

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

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

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

Pricing, plan by plan

DEAR Systems

$249/month
  • Standard$249/month
    • 5 users
    • Inventory management
    • Order management
  • Retailing$399/month
    • 10 users
    • POS integration
    • B2B portal

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DEAR Systems if

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

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want supply chain.

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Systems or Ecount better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Systems starts at $249/month and Ecount at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Systems or Ecount?
DEAR Systems starts at $249/month and Ecount at $55/month.
Does DEAR Systems or Ecount run on more platforms?
DEAR Systems runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
What is DEAR Systems best used for?
DEAR Systems is most often used for inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers, manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning, syncing stock and orders with xero or quickbooks online, multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locations. Of those, inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers and manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning are not what Ecount is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Systems do that Ecount cannot?
DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Accounting integration. Ecount covers Financial management, Supply chain, Inventory, CRM. Both handle Manufacturing, Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

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Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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