Experlogix CPQ vs Sequence CPQ

Experlogix CPQ automates configuration, pricing and quoting for complex products and services. Its rules engine evaluates configuration choices in real time to prevent invalid builds and account for engineering constraints. Pricing controls include contract, tiered and regional pricing, along with discount stacking and guardrails. The product can route quotes for approval, generate documents, and pass bill of materials, work breakdown structure and routing data to ERP systems. Listed integrations include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Business Central, Finance & Supply Chain Management, and Salesforce. The product page describes AI recommendations based on requirements written in plain language, with suggested options checked by the rules engine. Experlogix positions the product for high-complexity, high-volume quoting, including manufacturing and industrial engineering. It is a web product with hybrid deployment options. Pricing is available on request, and the product page offers a demo request. A guided trial includes five industry-specific scenarios, but no trial duration is stated. Support resources include customer support, a knowledge base, training and a partner portal.

Sequence CPQ creates web-based proposals for B2B deals with custom terms, negotiated pricing and contracts that do not fit standard templates. Quotes can use linear, volume, graduated, packaged or percentage-based pricing, along with usage tiers, ramp pricing, fee thresholds and credit burndowns. The editor supports templates, flexible content blocks, smart variables and attachments. After a quote is signed, Sequence creates a billing schedule and generates invoices that can account for usage, seats, proration, mid-cycle changes and overages. Quotes support Dropbox Sign, configurable signers and signing order, passwordless magic links and prospect activity tracking. Teams can set approval rules, receive Slack alerts, apply quote guardrails and review a timestamped audit trail. Listed integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Attio, accounting and payment services; API access and webhooks are also included connector features. Sequence CPQ runs on web and through an API. Growth costs $799 a month; Core and Scale have bespoke pricing. There is no free plan, though a free trial is listed.