Comparison Merkato vs. Elfsquad
Merkato, our no-code and versatile software, enables sellers of complex products, services and projects to optimise and streamline their whole sales and order-intake process.
Let’s explain why we think Merkato CPQ is the best solution for your business.
As a starter: did you know that Merkato lets you start with visual configuration and embraces project complexity?
How we make the difference
When Marc, the founder of CPQ Belgium, was looking for a CPQ solution for two very different cases, he started a broad market review. Starting with over 70 solutions that are offered throughout the world, he engaged with 20 CPQ software suppliers to get an in-depth understanding of their products and the benefits they bring. 10 were invited to submit financial proposals for the said cases, allowing Marc to calculate the TCO (total cost of ownership) for these tools. Based on this, 4 companies were paid for a proof-of-concept. After this process, that took 9 months, Marc chose Merkato and – later on – he even decided to become a business partner of the Merkato Group.
- Perfect for complex products
No matter the complexity of your product or service, Merkato can handle it all. Superb project features ensure multiple related products can be configured easily using properties that are taken into account in either direction.
- No big bucks needed
Merkato is competitively priced, and is available with a traditional license that provides a better ROI than relevant SaaS alternatives. Our transparent pricing ensures no unexpected surprises.
- Your user interface
Suitable for technical, textual and visual configurators, fully compatible with your own brand guidelines and providing all your resellers with their privately-branded configurator.
Testimonials on Selecting a CPQ Solution
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Important differences between Merkato and Elfsquad
Ideal for complex products and sales
Merkato is really good at handling tricky setups while still being easy to use. While some CPQ-software may seem self-explanatory, they struggle when things get complicated. Merkato is different – it helps sales teams to easily create special solutions that match even very intricate customer needs.
While some competitors lack the capability to link multiple products in a configuration, Merkato offers a distinct advantage by allowing the configuration of complete production lines, multiple related machines in a facility and interconnected products in a project. In Merkato, you efficiently connect different components, streamlining the process and enhancing project management.
Maybe not all of your dealers sell the same product portfolio and maybe they even have a completely different pricing scheme (sometimes only temporarily – think of seasonal promotions in a given region). Merkato is able to manage this commercial complexity for you and ensures the right dealers gets the right price at the right time.
This mix of user-friendliness and providing advanced functionality gives Merkato a big edge in handling difficult sales situations and making customers truly happy.
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The affordable top performer
Merkato stands out as the cost-effective choice when compared to equivalent competitive solutions. With Merkato’s training, intuitive user interface, and online support, users reduce their reliance on external consultants significantly, leading to lower implementation costs.
Merkato is offered with a regular software license that provides a better return on investment than comparable SaaS applications, when comparing the features/license cost.
Moreover, Merkato’s transparent and straightforward pricing structure ensures that there are no hidden fees or surprises down the road. This affordability doesn’t compromise on quality or functionality; in fact, Merkato’s flexible architecture and robust features empower organizations to optimize their sales processes without breaking the bank, making it a smart and economical solution.
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Fully configurable user interface
No two configurators should look the same :-). Thanks to Merkato’s extended styling and lay-outing features, your configurator will look exactly the way you want it to be: go for single or multiple pages, scrolling pages, images, dynamic 2D/3D renderings, arrange them in accordance with your liking and apply colors and fonts in your house style.
Increase reseller retention by providing them your configurator in their house style, using not only their logo but also their colors and fonts, also allowing them to integrate this easily in their website or other sales tools.
Integrators looking for a headless application will be charmed by the way Merkato is set up. Companies working with their own design or product-rendering teams love the ease with which they can apply their own layer on Merkato.