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Global Shop Solutions vs TOTVS

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Global Shop Solutions

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for small manufacturers

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TOTVS logo

TOTVS

ERP

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Global Shop Solutions no price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: Global Shop Solutions covers Inventory management, TOTVS covers Supply chain.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Global Shop Solutions and TOTVS actually diverge.

Attributes where Global Shop Solutions and TOTVS differ
AttributeGlobal Shop SolutionsTOTVS
Starting price$500/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud (SaaS)
Founded19851983

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 Global Shop Solutions

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Reporting
  • EDI
  • QuickBooks
  • Encryption
  • Backup and recovery
  • On-premise support

Only in TOTVS

  • Supply chain
  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Data encryption
  • Local compliance
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Global Shop Solutions

  • ERP for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order productionnot TOTVS
  • Shop floor data collection and schedulingnot TOTVS
  • Running manufacturing ERP on premise, in the cloud or as SaaSnot TOTVS

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot Global Shop Solutions
  • Tax compliancenot Global Shop Solutions
  • Multi-module integrationnot Global Shop Solutions
  • Regional supportnot Global Shop Solutions

Where each one falls short

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

Global Shop Solutions

  • No price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • Licensing is by concurrent user, meaning the number of employees in the system at once, rather than by named seat
  • Cost is split into an upfront charge plus an ongoing quarterly charge rather than a single subscription
  • Graphical shop floor interfaces carry their own upfront and ongoing quarterly cost on top of the base licence
  • No minimum user count, implementation fee or contract term is published

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

Global Shop Solutions

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic ERP
    • Inventory management
    • Financial module
  • Premium$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Manufacturing
    • Priority support

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Global Shop Solutions if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want order management.
Global Shop Solutions review

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want crm.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is Global Shop Solutions or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. Global Shop Solutions starts at $500/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Global Shop Solutions or TOTVS?
Global Shop Solutions starts at $500/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does Global Shop Solutions or TOTVS run on more platforms?
Global Shop Solutions runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is Global Shop Solutions best used for?
Global Shop Solutions is most often used for erp for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order production, shop floor data collection and scheduling, running manufacturing erp on premise, in the cloud or as saas. Of those, erp for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order production and shop floor data collection and scheduling are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can Global Shop Solutions do that TOTVS cannot?
Global Shop Solutions covers Inventory management, Order management, Reporting, EDI. TOTVS covers Supply chain, CRM, Compliance, Brazilian tax systems. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, REST APIs, Third-party systems.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Global Shop Solutions: How much does Global Shop Solutions cost?

Global Shop Solutions does not publish pricing online. The company uses a concurrent user model with upfront and ongoing quarterly costs. Exact pricing varies by business requirements and must be obtained through a custom quote.

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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.

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Global Shop Solutions: What is Global Shop Solutions pricing model?

Global Shop Solutions uses a concurrent user model based on the number of employees in the system at once. Pricing includes upfront costs and ongoing quarterly payments. Software updates and support are included in the ongoing cost.

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TOTVS: 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.

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Global Shop Solutions: Does Global Shop Solutions offer deployment flexibility?

Yes, Global Shop Solutions supports on-premise, cloud, or SaaS deployments with custom pricing for each option.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: 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.

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TOTVS: 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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