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Head-to-head · Warehouse Management Software

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management vs Softeon WMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Manhattan Active Warehouse Management #5 in Warehouse Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit site
Softeon WMS #7 in Warehouse Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit IFS Softeon

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management leads on 0 checks, Softeon WMS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreManhattan Active Warehouse Management · 8.8/10

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management scores higher on our rubric for warehouse management software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is the better fit for large networks needing execution orchestration. Softeon WMS is the better fit for multi-facility warehouses with configurable workflows.

  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management fits best

    Large networks needing execution orchestration

  • Softeon WMS fits best

    Multi-facility warehouses with configurable workflows

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Side by side

Feature Manhattan Active Warehouse Management 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Softeon WMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Warehouse Management Software #7 in Warehouse Management Software
Best for Large networks needing execution orchestration Multi-facility warehouses with configurable workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Phone
Compliance 2FA SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Manhattan Active Warehouse Management 4/5 · Softeon WMS 4/5
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Cycle counting ✓ ✓
Shipping labels Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multiple warehouses ✓ ✓
Specs
Picking methods Wave Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers inventory, receiving, picking, packing, labor and slotting
  • Coordinates human work, robotics and material-handling equipment
  • Connects with ERP, transportation, warehouse control and parcel systems
  • Unified multi-facility operation with real-time inventory visibility
  • Mobile barcode workflows, cycle counting, and wave picking
  • Integrations for ERP, TMS, robotics, and warehouse automation
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Its breadth may exceed smaller warehouse requirements
  • Shipping-label creation is not a stated product capability
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler warehouse needs
  • Advanced workflow configuration may require implementation effort
Our verdict

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is a cloud-native warehouse management system for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, logistics providers and other organizations. It covers inventory control, receiving, returns, putaway, picking,…

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Softeon WMS is a warehouse management system for retailers, omnichannel businesses, direct-to-consumer operations, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers. It covers inventory, receiving, putaway, replenishment, order…

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  1. Manhattan Active Warehouse ManagementWarehouse Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Softeon WMSWarehouse Management Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management — where it wins

    • Covers inventory, receiving, picking, packing, labor and slotting
    • Coordinates human work, robotics and material-handling equipment
    • Connects with ERP, transportation, warehouse control and parcel systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Its breadth may exceed smaller warehouse requirements
    • Shipping-label creation is not a stated product capability

  • Softeon WMS — where it wins

    • Unified multi-facility operation with real-time inventory visibility
    • Mobile barcode workflows, cycle counting, and wave picking
    • Integrations for ERP, TMS, robotics, and warehouse automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler warehouse needs
    • Advanced workflow configuration may require implementation effort
  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad warehouse execution platform for large, automated distribution networks.

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  • Softeon WMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable WMS for multi-facility operations, with contact-sales pricing.

    Visit IFS SofteonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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