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Ecount vs GEP SMART

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Ecount

ERP

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GEP SMART logo

GEP SMART

ERP

Enterprise source-to-pay from a vendor that also sells the consulting and the outsourced procurement team

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality; GEP SMART gEP sells the software, the consulting and the outsourced procurement team, so the vendor measuring the savings is often the vendor delivering them, which makes independent verification difficult.
  • They diverge on capability: Ecount covers Financial management, GEP SMART covers Unified source-to-pay.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecount and GEP SMART actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecount and GEP SMART differ
AttributeEcountGEP SMART
Starting price$55/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSWeb, iOS, Android
Founded1999Unknown

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 Ecount

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

Only in GEP SMART

  • Unified source-to-pay
  • Spend and category analytics
  • Savings tracking
  • Supplier risk management
  • GEP QUANTUM
  • Managed services attachment

What people use each for

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

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot GEP SMART
  • Multi-currency managementnot GEP SMART
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot GEP SMART
  • Regional compliancenot GEP SMART

GEP SMART

  • An enterprise that needs category expertise as well as software and would otherwise run two procurement processesnot Ecount
  • A company outsourcing tactical sourcing while retaining strategic categories, using one platform across bothnot Ecount
  • A multinational consolidating regional procurement systems onto one spend taxonomynot Ecount
  • An organisation that needs savings tracked and reconciled against realised spend rather than claimed in a spreadsheetnot Ecount

Where each one falls short

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

Ecount

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

GEP SMART

  • GEP sells the software, the consulting and the outsourced procurement team, so the vendor measuring the savings is often the vendor delivering them, which makes independent verification difficult.
  • Nothing is published and reported entry points around half a million US dollars a year exclude implementation, which GEP typically delivers itself rather than through a competing integrator.
  • Implementation being delivered by the vendor limits the pool of independent consultants who can advise you during the project or take over afterwards.
  • Combined software and services engagements are difficult to unwind, because replacing the platform also means rebuilding procurement capability the outsourcer was providing.
  • The platform is scoped for very large enterprises, so mid-market organisations face both a price and a complexity floor that no module selection brings down.

Pricing, plan by plan

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

GEP SMART

On request
  • GEP SMART$undefined/year
    • Scaled by managed spend volume, modules and user count
    • Third parties report deployments starting around 500,000 USD per year
    • Frequently bundled with GEP consulting or managed services

Which should you pick?

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Ecount review

Choose GEP SMART if

  • You need unified source-to-pay.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want spend and category analytics.
GEP SMART review

Questions people ask

Is Ecount or GEP SMART better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecount starts at $55/month and GEP SMART at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecount or GEP SMART?
Ecount starts at $55/month and GEP SMART at On request.
Does Ecount or GEP SMART run on more platforms?
Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. GEP SMART runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Ecount best used for?
Ecount is most often used for asian market operations, multi-currency management, manufacturing optimization, regional compliance. Of those, asian market operations and multi-currency management are not what GEP SMART is typically brought in for.
What can Ecount do that GEP SMART cannot?
Ecount covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory. GEP SMART covers Unified source-to-pay, Spend and category analytics, Savings tracking, Supplier risk management.

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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GEP SMART: Is GEP just a software company?

No. It sells procurement software, procurement consulting and outsourced procurement operations, and deals often combine all three.

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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GEP SMART: What does GEP SMART cost?

Not published. Third parties report deployments from around 500,000 USD a year, scaled by managed spend, modules and users.

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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GEP SMART: Who implements it?

GEP typically does, which shortens the project but reduces independent advice during and after it.

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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GEP SMART: How does it compare with Ivalua?

Both are single-platform enterprise source-to-pay. GEP adds consulting and managed services; Ivalua is software only and stronger on direct materials.

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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