camos CPQ 365 vs Epicor CPQ

camos CPQ 365 helps manufacturers configure, price, and quote products with many variants. Configuration tools include rule-based AI, guided selling, 3D visualization, checks for plausibility and completeness, sustainability assessment, and cross-selling or upselling. Pricing functions cover automated calculations, AI-based discount suggestions, approval workflows, and feature-based, subscription, and intercompany pricing. Quote tools include automated generation, budget quotes, versioning, multilingual printing, and comparisons. The product provides standard CRM and ERP APIs and describes integrations with Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, PLM, and CAD systems. Its open architecture supports two-way data exchange through XML, SQL databases, and web services, with a ConnectSAP module for SAP. It can run on-premise or in the cloud; the full-service cloud option covers installation, updates, monitoring, backups, and patches for a monthly service fee. The web-based product works on mobile devices and can be embedded in sites or portals for customer self-service configuration. Pricing is by individual quote and varies by company size, user count, and desired functions. Implementation time depends on product complexity and integration requirements.

Epicor CPQ helps manufacturers configure, price, and quote complex custom products while connecting sales, engineering, and manufacturing. Buyers can explore products in 2D or 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality; prices recalculate as options change. Centralized product and pricing rules help enforce design requirements and prevent invalid configurations. A configuration can produce quotes with renderings, supporting documents, and bills of materials, as well as CAD drawings, assembly instructions, and other production outputs. Epicor names AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PTC Creo for CAD generation. Integration options include REST APIs, native connections to Salesforce, Teamcenter, and Magento, and MuleSoft connectivity. Analytics collect information about website visitors’ product interactions. The cloud platform includes administration for products, integrations, configurators, buying channels, and users. Epicor positions CPQ for engineer-to-order manufacturers, including automotive, construction and engineering, hardscapes, process manufacturing, and retail. It can be used standalone or integrated with Epicor Industry ERP Cloud. Pricing is paid and available on request.