Encompass Distribution Cloud vs Supply'd ERP

Encompass Distribution Cloud9.3Visit Supply'd ERP8.6Visit

Higher score Encompass Distribution Cloud #2 in Distribution Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Encompass

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Supply'd ERP #8 in Distribution Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Supply'd ERP

• Encompass Distribution Cloud fits best

  Route-heavy distributors with fleet operations

• Supply'd ERP fits best

  Food and batch-driven distributors

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Side by side

Feature	Encompass Distribution Cloud 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Supply'd ERP 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Distribution Management Software	#8 in Distribution Management Software
Best for	Route-heavy distributors with fleet operations	Food and batch-driven distributors
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
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Tickets	Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Encompass Distribution Cloud 4/5 · Supply'd ERP 4/5
Purchasing management	✓	✓
Warehouse management	✓	✓
Delivery management	✓	✓
Batch traceability	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Warehouse limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
User limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Directed warehouse, replenishment, picking, loading, and inventory workflows Route planning, GPS, fleet management, dock scheduling, and mobile delivery ERP coverage spanning sales, financials, service, reporting, and business intelligence	Covers purchasing, warehouse, delivery, production and forecasting Supports batch, expiry, FEFO and barcode-based picking workflows Connects with Xero, MYOB, Shopify, Square and shipping tools
Cons	Its primary positioning is beverage distribution and direct-store-delivery operations Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model rather than published plans The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking route planning alone	Access is limited to a supported web browser Pricing requires contacting sales Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow distribution teams
Our verdict	Encompass Distribution Cloud is a cloud-based ERP and route accounting platform built for beverage distributors, bottlers, wholesalers, and direct-store-delivery operations. It brings warehouse management, purchasing, inventory, logistics,… Read the review →	Supply'd ERP is cloud-based business management software for food manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. It brings together product and customer records, sales orders, purchasing, inventory, production, warehouse… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Encompass Distribution Cloud — where it wins

  • Directed warehouse, replenishment, picking, loading, and inventory workflows
  • Route planning, GPS, fleet management, dock scheduling, and mobile delivery
  • ERP coverage spanning sales, financials, service, reporting, and business intelligence

  Where it doesn't

  • Its primary positioning is beverage distribution and direct-store-delivery operations
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model rather than published plans
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking route planning alone

• Supply'd ERP — where it wins

  • Covers purchasing, warehouse, delivery, production and forecasting
  • Supports batch, expiry, FEFO and barcode-based picking workflows
  • Connects with Xero, MYOB, Shopify, Square and shipping tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Access is limited to a supported web browser
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow distribution teams

• Encompass Distribution Cloud9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad ERP and route accounting platform for beverage-focused distribution operations.

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• Supply'd ERP8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad food distribution ERP with strong batch workflows and web-only access.

  Visit Supply'd ERPFull verdict →