Encompass Distribution Cloud vs Pepperi

Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4Visit Pepperi8.1Visit

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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Pepperi #8 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pepperi

• Encompass Distribution Cloud fits best

  Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses

• Pepperi fits best

  Larger teams combining DSD and B2B ordering

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Side by side

Feature	Encompass Distribution Cloud 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Pepperi 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.1
Ranking	#5 in Direct Store Delivery Software	#8 in Direct Store Delivery Software
Best for	Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses	Larger teams combining DSD and B2B ordering
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets	Docs · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	60+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Encompass Distribution Cloud 0/6 · Pepperi 0/6
Route planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Van inventory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile order capture	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Proof of delivery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Invoicing and payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Combines route accounting and DSD workflows with B2B storefronts Mobile order taking works online and offline, with synchronization Supports approval workflows, barcode entry and 60 integrations
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	Pricing is handled through sales conversations rather than public plan prices Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams focused only on DSD Documentation is the listed support channel
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 →	Pepperi brings B2B storefronts, field and inside sales, and direct-store-delivery workflows together for brands, wholesalers, and distributors. Web access and native iOS and Android apps support self-service ordering and mobile order… 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

• Pepperi — where it wins

  • Combines route accounting and DSD workflows with B2B storefronts
  • Mobile order taking works online and offline, with synchronization
  • Supports approval workflows, barcode entry and 60 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through sales conversations rather than public plan prices
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams focused only on DSD
  • Documentation is the listed support channel

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

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

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• Pepperi8.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad B2B commerce platform for teams that need mobile sales and DSD workflows.

  Visit PepperiFull verdict →