ERP · head to head
Rootstock vs TOTVS
Rootstock
ERP
Manufacturing ERP built natively on the Salesforce platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Rootstock every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
- They diverge on capability: Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture, TOTVS covers Financial management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rootstock and TOTVS actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Rootstock
- Native Salesforce architecture
- Production and work orders
- Materials and MRP
- Inventory management
- Order to cash
- Project accounting
- Financials
- Quality and compliance
Only in TOTVS
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- CRM
- Compliance
- Brazilian tax systems
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Rootstock
- A discrete manufacturer already running Salesforce Sales Cloud that wants configured quotes to become works orders without an integration layer between two systemsnot TOTVS
- An engineer-to-order equipment maker that needs project cost tracking and CRM opportunity data in one database for margin reportingnot TOTVS
- A medical device supplier that needs lot and serial traceability under the same security and audit model as its customer recordsnot TOTVS
- A manufacturer replacing an on-premise ERP whose IT team wants to stop maintaining servers and standardise administration on a platform it already supportsnot TOTVS
TOTVS
- Brazilian business managementnot Rootstock
- Tax compliancenot Rootstock
- Multi-module integrationnot Rootstock
- Regional supportnot Rootstock
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Rootstock
- Every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.
- Rootstock publishes no pricing whatsoever, so budget-setting depends on reseller and analyst figures rather than vendor rates, and there is no public benchmark to test a quote against.
- Building on Salesforce means inheriting Salesforce governor limits and API constraints, which surface as batch size and data volume ceilings in high-transaction manufacturing that a purpose-built ERP would not hit.
- Your ERP is now hostage to another vendors commercial decisions: Salesforce list price rises, edition changes or licence policy shifts flow straight into your ERP running cost with no alternative supplier.
- Implementation is a serious project, commonly quoted in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars and measured in months, and the partner pool that genuinely knows both manufacturing and Salesforce-native ERP is small, which lengthens timelines and raises day rates.
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
Rootstock
On request- Rootstock Cloud ERP$undefined/year
- Manufacturing, inventory and supply chain modules
- Runs as a managed package on the Salesforce Platform
- Salesforce platform licences purchased separately for every user
TOTVS
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Rootstock if
- You need native salesforce architecture.
- You work on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android.
- You also want production and work orders.
Choose TOTVS if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud (SaaS).
- You also want supply chain.
Questions people ask
- Is Rootstock or TOTVS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rootstock starts at On request and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rootstock or TOTVS?
- Rootstock starts at On request and TOTVS at On request.
- Does Rootstock or TOTVS run on more platforms?
- Rootstock runs on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
- What is Rootstock best used for?
- Rootstock is most often used for a discrete manufacturer already running salesforce sales cloud that wants configured quotes to become works orders without an integration layer between two systems, an engineer-to-order equipment maker that needs project cost tracking and crm opportunity data in one database for margin reporting, a medical device supplier that needs lot and serial traceability under the same security and audit model as its customer records, a manufacturer replacing an on-premise erp whose it team wants to stop maintaining servers and standardise administration on a platform it already supports. Of those, a discrete manufacturer already running salesforce sales cloud that wants configured quotes to become works orders without an integration layer between two systems and an engineer-to-order equipment maker that needs project cost tracking and crm opportunity data in one database for margin reporting are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
- What can Rootstock do that TOTVS cannot?
- Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture, Production and work orders, Materials and MRP, Inventory management. TOTVS covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, CRM.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Rootstock: Do I need Salesforce to run Rootstock?
Yes, and it is not optional. Rootstock is a managed package on the Salesforce Platform and every user requires a Salesforce licence in addition to the Rootstock subscription.
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.
SourceRootstock: What does Rootstock actually cost?
Rootstock does not publish rates. Third-party estimates put the ERP subscription at roughly 150 to 300 US dollars per user per month before Salesforce licences, with implementation quoted separately.
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.
SourceRootstock: Is it suitable for process manufacturing?
It is built for discrete manufacturing. Recipe and batch-driven process manufacturers are a poor fit and should look elsewhere.
TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?
Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.
SourceRootstock: Has Rootstock been acquired?
No. Rootstock remains independent and was itself the acquirer, buying Salesforce-native applications firm Ascent Solutions in March 2026.
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.
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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