Amply vs NextTask

Amply is a store operations platform for coordinating tasks, procedures, audits, communication, approvals and workflows across locations. It is aimed at retail chains, restaurants and hospitality groups, and is available on Android, iOS and the web. Teams can schedule checklists, set recurring SOPs and deadlines, and track completion in real time. Area managers can run digital audits and generate visual score reports to identify gaps. Its Image AI can detect displays that do not meet requirements and score visual merchandising setups. Role-based views and region-level permissions help define access, while a searchable document repository has role-based access. Listed integrations include Jira, Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zapier and Power BI. The free Starter plan supports up to two stores and includes a mobile app with offline mode. Growth costs $39 per store per month and adds items such as broadcasting, a document library and ticketing. Enterprise pricing is custom. Amply also describes guided onboarding, templates, training, and email and call support.

NextTask is an operations platform for retail chains, hospitality groups, and service businesses coordinating work across locations. Teams can assign store tasks, set priorities and deadlines, attach files, and track completion. Visual merchandising workflows include photo instructions, planogram distribution, and photo submissions for head-office review. Recurring unit counts can be scheduled and monitored as stores submit results in real time. Managers can send announcements to all stores or selected groups with read receipts and acknowledgements. Multiple retail chains or brands can be managed separately, keeping their data, tasks, and reporting distinct. Responsive smartphone and tablet access lets staff complete tasks, upload photos, and communicate with head office. Plans include training materials, tutorials, a knowledge base, and a video library. The Base Plan costs 250 ZAR a month, requires at least 10 users, includes 10GB storage, and excludes VAT. A 30-day trial supports up to three users.