Software · head to head
Focus Softnet vs TOTVS
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focus Softnet no price, per user rate, minimum or subscription term is published on the site; contact is by email, phone or a free demo request; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
- They diverge on capability: Focus Softnet covers GST compliance, TOTVS covers Supply chain.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus Softnet and TOTVS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus Softnet | TOTVS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Cloud (SaaS) |
| Founded | 1994 | 1983 |
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 Focus Softnet
- GST compliance
- Inventory
- Reporting
- Local tax systems
Only in TOTVS
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Compliance
- Brazilian tax systems
Both cover
- Financial management
- CRM
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
- Cloud platforms
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Audit logging
- Local compliance
- Cloud support
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus Softnet
- Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot TOTVS
- Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot TOTVS
- Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot TOTVS
- Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot TOTVS
TOTVS
- Brazilian business managementnot Focus Softnet
- Tax compliancenot Focus Softnet
- Multi-module integrationnot Focus Softnet
- Regional supportnot Focus Softnet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus Softnet
- No price, per user rate, minimum or subscription term is published on the site; contact is by email, phone or a free demo request
- Warehouse management, manufacturing, point of sale and restaurant management are sold as separate Focus products rather than modules of one priced ERP
TOTVS
- Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
- Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
- Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
- Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish
Pricing, plan by plan
Focus Softnet
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Professional$700/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
TOTVS
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Focus Softnet if
- You need gst compliance.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want inventory.
Choose TOTVS if
- You need supply chain.
- You work on Cloud (SaaS).
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus Softnet or TOTVS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus Softnet or TOTVS?
- Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and TOTVS at On request.
- Does Focus Softnet or TOTVS run on more platforms?
- Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
- What is Focus Softnet best used for?
- Focus Softnet is most often used for cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets, customer relationship management and lead nurturing, human capital management including employee data and payroll, industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant management. Of those, cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets and customer relationship management and lead nurturing are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus Softnet do that TOTVS cannot?
- Focus Softnet covers GST compliance, Inventory, Reporting, Local tax systems. TOTVS covers Supply chain, Manufacturing, Compliance, Brazilian tax systems. Both handle Financial management, CRM, REST APIs, Third-party systems.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?
TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.
SourceTOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?
TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.
SourceTOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?
Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.
SourceTOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?
TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.
SourceTOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?
No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.
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