Encompass Distribution Cloud vs Centegy Van Sales

Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4Visit Centegy Van Sales8.2Visit

Higher score Encompass Distribution Cloud #5 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Encompass

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Centegy Van Sales #7 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Centegy

• Encompass Distribution Cloud fits best

  Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses

• Centegy Van Sales fits best

  Mid-market teams selling in low-connectivity areas

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Side by side

Feature	Encompass Distribution Cloud 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Centegy Van Sales 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Direct Store Delivery Software	#7 in Direct Store Delivery Software
Best for	Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses	Mid-market teams selling in low-connectivity areas
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Android, Web
Support	Tickets	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Encompass Distribution Cloud 0/6 · Centegy Van Sales 5/6
Route planning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Van inventory	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile order capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Proof of delivery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Invoicing and payments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Android
Our review
Pros	Connects route planning, GPS, fleet management, and delivery workflows Supports warehouse picking, replenishment, inventory, and loading Combines sales execution with financials, reporting, and service management	Offline Android order capture with automatic syncing Transactions update van inventory; billing includes cash reconciliation GPS tracking, merchandising audits and trade promotions support field work
Cons	Its breadth may be more than teams seeking delivery-only software need Pricing requires contacting sales Ticket support may not suit teams seeking other support channels	No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales Mobile support is Android only Cloud and mobile deployment may not suit teams seeking other deployment options
Our verdict	Encompass Distribution Cloud is a cloud ERP and route accounting platform for beverage distributors, bottlers, wholesalers, and direct-store-delivery operations. It brings warehouse, purchasing, logistics, sales, delivery, financial,… Read the review →	Centegy Van Sales is a sales and distribution solution for companies running van-based sales teams. Its workflows cover van sales and spot sales, from route planning and order capture to inventory, billing and payment collection. Android… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Encompass Distribution Cloud — where it wins

  • Connects route planning, GPS, fleet management, and delivery workflows
  • Supports warehouse picking, replenishment, inventory, and loading
  • Combines sales execution with financials, reporting, and service management

  Where it doesn't

  • Its breadth may be more than teams seeking delivery-only software need
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Ticket support may not suit teams seeking other support channels

• Centegy Van Sales — where it wins

  • Offline Android order capture with automatic syncing
  • Transactions update van inventory; billing includes cash reconciliation
  • GPS tracking, merchandising audits and trade promotions support field work

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
  • Mobile support is Android only
  • Cloud and mobile deployment may not suit teams seeking other deployment options

• Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad distribution platform that pairs DSD workflows with warehouse and financial operations.

  Visit EncompassFull verdict →
• Centegy Van Sales8.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A field-sales system combining offline order capture, van inventory, billing and route planning.

  Visit CentegyFull verdict →