Software · head to head
Wasp Barcode vs MarketMan
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wasp Barcode basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise); MarketMan pricing starts higher than some basic inventory tools
- They diverge on capability: Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, MarketMan covers Inventory tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wasp Barcode and MarketMan actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wasp Barcode | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $108/month | $179/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web (Cloud), On-Premise | Web |
| Founded | 1999 | 2013 |
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 Wasp Barcode
- Barcode scanning
- Asset tracking
- Inventory counts
- Location management
- Barcode printers
- Accounting software
- CSV import/export
- Mobile devices
Only in MarketMan
- Inventory tracking
- Supplier management
- Auto ordering
- Recipe costing
- Waste tracking
- Reporting
- Toast
- Square
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking and managementnot MarketMan
- Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot MarketMan
- RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot MarketMan
- GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot MarketMan
- Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot MarketMan
- Lost item reduction and recoverynot MarketMan
MarketMan
- Point of Salenot Wasp Barcode
- Order Managementnot Wasp Barcode
- Inventory Controlnot Wasp Barcode
- Staff Schedulingnot Wasp Barcode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wasp Barcode
- Basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
- Complete tier limited to 5 users (same additional user costs apply)
- Enterprise tier pricing not published and requires contacting sales
- Annual billing required for all plans (no monthly billing option)
MarketMan
- Pricing starts higher than some basic inventory tools
- Requires time investment to set up properly for multi-location operations
Pricing, plan by plan
Wasp Barcode
$108/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode review.
MarketMan
$179/month- Operator$179/month
- Inventory
- Ordering
- Recipes
- Professional$249/month
- Budget
- Analytics
- Multi-location
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom pricing
- Full features
Which should you pick?
Choose Wasp Barcode if
- You need barcode scanning.
- You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- You also want asset tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Wasp Barcode or MarketMan better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month and MarketMan at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wasp Barcode or MarketMan?
- Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month and MarketMan at $179/month.
- Does Wasp Barcode or MarketMan run on more platforms?
- Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise. MarketMan runs on Web.
- What is Wasp Barcode best used for?
- Wasp Barcode is most often used for asset tracking and management, inventory management for consumables and supplies, rfid-based high-value asset tracking, gps tracking for equipment and vehicles in motion. Of those, asset tracking and management and inventory management for consumables and supplies are not what MarketMan is typically brought in for.
- What can Wasp Barcode do that MarketMan cannot?
- Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management. MarketMan covers Inventory tracking, Supplier management, Auto ordering, Recipe costing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MarketMan: When was MarketMan founded?
MarketMan was founded in 2013 and is based in New York. In January 2022, MarketMan merged with Meal Ticket.
SourceMarketMan: Does MarketMan have AI-powered features?
Yes. MarketMan uses AI-powered recipe management to create recipes in minutes by uploading ingredient lists, and AI-driven ordering that forecasts demand and reduces waste.
SourceMarketMan: What cost savings can restaurants expect from MarketMan?
Restaurants typically reduce COGS by 3-5% and recover hours previously lost to manual processes through MarketMan's automation.
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