Compare APplus vs. Sutton

APplus by Asseco Solutions is a powerful, intuitive ERP platform that simplifies complex business processes and enables midsize companies to operate more efficiently. The fully browser-based and mobile ERP system connects all core areas from finance and controlling to warehouse, production, project management, CRM, and service within one modern platform. The innovative Flow Mode guides users step by step through their daily tasks, while experienced users can switch to the classic interface for full control. With visual low-code boards and the integrated Process Designer, workflows can be easily created and customized without programming skills. AI-powered tools such as process mining, automated workflows, and real-time dashboards provide actionable insights and accelerate data-driven decisions. The digital assistant Elly Help supports users directly in the system with explanations and guidance, significantly reducing training time. Predefined best practices and the proven Fast Track implementation method ensure a rapid go-live and minimize project risks. Thanks to open interfaces, APplus integrates seamlessly with MES, DMS, and e-commerce systems, ensuring consistent data flows across all departments. Its modular architecture and scalability make it future-ready, while ISO-certified security, GDPR compliance, and flexible on-premise, hybrid, or cloud deployment guarantee maximum data protection. Designed for modern manufacturing and project-oriented businesses, APplus supports serial, hybrid, and single-item production as well as engineer-to-order scenarios. Industries such as mechanical and plant engineering, automotive supply, aerospace, medical technology or metalworking benefit from transparent processes, consistent data, and measurable efficiency gains.

Sutton is a manufacturing and distribution ERP platform that combines core operations management with AI-driven automation and customizable applications. The software centralizes inventory, warehousing, sales, purchasing, production, fulfillment, traceability, and compliance in one system. Inventory capabilities include real-time stock visibility, multi-location management, demand forecasting, shipping workflows, and monitoring of materials that may run out. Production features support shop-floor control, production scheduling, work centers, materials, jobs, and operational tracking. Sutton’s intelligence layer analyzes operational data to surface business health, identify exceptions, recommend next steps, and help users act on those recommendations. AI agents can prepare purchase orders, respond to changing production requirements, generate shipping documents, and handle other repetitive operational tasks across modules. Sutton Studio allows users to create custom apps, reports, forms, and workflows by describing what they need in plain English, with the resulting tools operating directly on existing Sutton data and permissions. The platform also includes an AI-assisted onboarding process that can reformat data, map fields, make bulk edits, and configure the system for migration. Sutton integrates with ecommerce, accounting, and sales channels such as QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, and eBay and provides flexible API access for connecting additional systems.