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Deposco vs Manhattan Associates

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Deposco

Logistics

Cloud warehouse and order management for fulfilment operations

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Manhattan Associates

Logistics

Tier-one warehouse, order and transportation management, now cloud subscription only

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deposco pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts; Manhattan Associates manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • They diverge on capability: Deposco covers Inventory visibility, Manhattan Associates covers Transportation management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deposco and Manhattan Associates actually diverge.

Attributes where Deposco and Manhattan Associates differ
AttributeDeposcoManhattan Associates
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

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 Deposco

  • Inventory visibility
  • 3PL support
  • Wave and batch picking
  • Carrier integration

Only in Manhattan Associates

  • Transportation management
  • Labour management
  • Yard management
  • Versionless updates
  • Store and point of sale

Both cover

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management

What people use each for

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

Deposco

  • E-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraintnot Manhattan Associates
  • Third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilitiesnot Manhattan Associates
  • Retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilmentnot Manhattan Associates
  • Companies needing real WMS capability without a multi-year enterprise implementationnot Manhattan Associates

Manhattan Associates

  • A retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channelnot Deposco
  • A distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the WMS to orchestrate the automationnot Deposco
  • A third-party logistics provider running multiple clients with different processes in one facilitynot Deposco
  • An operation where labour is the largest cost and engineered standards would pay for the softwarenot Deposco

Where each one falls short

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

Deposco

  • Pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • Implementation is still a project with process design and integration work, even though it is shorter than the enterprise incumbents
  • Less established than Manhattan or Blue Yonder, which matters in procurement processes that weight vendor longevity
  • Deep manufacturing execution is outside its scope, so operations needing both will run two systems
  • Reference customers cluster in retail and 3PL, so unusual verticals should ask hard questions about fit

Manhattan Associates

  • Manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE customers pay annual maintenance of roughly 18 to 22 per cent of licence value while the vendor steers investment towards Active, so staying put has a rising opportunity cost as well as a cash cost.
  • Implementation is a tier-one project measured in quarters, and system integrator fees routinely match or exceed several years of subscription, which is the part that breaks budgets rather than the licence.
  • Functional depth assumes complexity; operations with simple distribution end up configuring around capability they do not need and paying for it every year.
  • Modules are priced individually, so warehouse, order, transportation and labour management each carry their own line, and a business case built on the WMS alone understates the eventual footprint.

Pricing, plan by plan

Deposco

On request
  • Bright Suite$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Order management
    • Inventory visibility

Manhattan Associates

On request
  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management$undefined/year
    • Cloud subscription only, no perpetual licence
    • Versionless with continuous updates
    • Priced per module and by volume or site
  • Manhattan Active Omni and Transportation$undefined/year
    • Order management, point of sale and store fulfilment
    • Multimodal transportation management
    • Each module priced separately
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE$undefined/year
    • Perpetual licence held by existing customers
    • Annual maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value
    • Still sold to existing customers with extended support

Which should you pick?

Choose Deposco if

  • You need inventory visibility.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want 3pl support.
Deposco review

Choose Manhattan Associates if

  • You need transportation management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want labour management.
Manhattan Associates review

Questions people ask

Is Deposco or Manhattan Associates better?
Neither clearly leads. Deposco starts at On request and Manhattan Associates at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deposco or Manhattan Associates?
Deposco starts at On request and Manhattan Associates at On request.
Does Deposco or Manhattan Associates run on more platforms?
Deposco runs on Web, iOS, Android. Manhattan Associates runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
What is Deposco best used for?
Deposco is most often used for e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint, third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities, retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilment, companies needing real wms capability without a multi-year enterprise implementation. Of those, e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint and third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities are not what Manhattan Associates is typically brought in for.
What can Deposco do that Manhattan Associates cannot?
Deposco covers Inventory visibility, 3PL support, Wave and batch picking, Carrier integration. Manhattan Associates covers Transportation management, Labour management, Yard management, Versionless updates. Both handle Warehouse management, Order management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deposco: What does Deposco cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract quoted on volume, sites and modules, and it is priced as enterprise software rather than as a per-user SaaS tool.

Manhattan Associates: Can I buy Manhattan Active on-premises or perpetually?

No. Manhattan Active is cloud-native SaaS priced per module by subscription, with no perpetual licence option.

Deposco: How does it compare to Manhattan or Blue Yonder?

Comparable warehouse capability with a shorter implementation and lower entry cost. The incumbents are ahead on the largest and most complex networks.

Manhattan Associates: What happens to my WMOS or SCALE licence?

Existing perpetual licences continue, with maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value each year. Manhattan offers discounted transition pricing to move to Active.

Deposco: Is it suitable for 3PL?

Yes, explicitly. Multi-client warehousing with per-client billing is a first-class capability rather than an adaptation.

Manhattan Associates: What does versionless actually mean?

Updates are applied continuously while the subscription is active, so there is no separate upgrade project, but you also do not control when changes arrive.

Deposco: Does it replace an ERP?

No. It handles warehouse and order execution and integrates with NetSuite, SAP and similar for finance and broader business processes.

Manhattan Associates: How much does implementation cost relative to the software?

Expect a system integrator engagement comparable to or larger than several years of subscription. Budget for it as the main line, not a footnote.

Deposco: When do companies buy it?

Usually when order volume has outgrown a basic inventory tool and the warehouse itself has become the bottleneck. Below that point it is more system than the operation needs.

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