Access Mintsoft vs CartonCloud

Introduction

If you are an online retailer, 3PL (third-party logistics) provider or warehouse, upgrading your warehouse management solution can be one of the most important decisions you make for your business.

Embracing the latest innovative technology can help solve many of the challenges your current solution simply is equipped to handle. A modern warehouse management system can automate the manual tasks that are sapping your time. It can also simplify your operations by integrating all your systems into one platform while providing real-time visibility of your orders, stock and warehouses.

However, while there are a range of powerful solutions on the market, it is hard to know which one can best meet the unique requirements of your business. This is where we at The Access Group can lend a helping hand.

For over 30 years, we have been a driving force in the software industry. Our business management solutions help over 75,000 organisations across the globe simplify their processes and boost productivity. In this article, we tap into this vast experience to provide an objective Carton Cloud comparison against our leading warehouse management and order fulfilment solution, Access Mintsoft.

You will learn about their strengths, weaknesses and features. By the end of the article, you should be well-placed to understand the key differences between the two; and which solution is the best fit for your business.

What is CartonCloud?

CartonCloud is cloud-based third party logistics (3PL), transport and warehouse management software designed to simplify logistics. It helps logistic companies automate data entry, invoicing, and consignments, reduce picking errors with mobile scanning, and save time with electronic proof of deliveries.

Trusted by more than 450 logistic companies across Australia and New Zealand, CartonCloud software was developed inside a Sydney 3PL company to solve key industry challenges. It allows you to simplify everything from admin and accounting tasks to route optimisation and invoice creation, all in one fully integrated platform.

What is Access Mintsoft?

Access Mintsoft is a cloud-based warehouse management and order fulfilment solution that empowers online retailers, 3PLs and warehouses to do more with less. As a Carton Cloud alternative, it is used by over 600 leading businesses worldwide, this easy-to-use platform offers powerful automation capabilities to save time, cut costs and meet the growing demands of e-commerce.

With Access Mintsoft, you can say goodbye to using spreadsheets, under or overselling stock and time-consuming manual tasks. The solution automates everything from inventory management and customer order tracking to shipping processes, helping you gain back time that can be better used to grow your business.

Boasting 175+ pre-built integrations with top couriers, multi-carriers, and marketplaces like Shopify, DHL, and Amazon, Access Mintsoft is one of the leading Carton Cloud competitors, giving you complete visibility and control over all key functions in one intuitive platform.

CartonCloud and Access Mintsoft: What to compare

CartonCloud and Access Mintsoft both have amazing features that can help your business eliminate manual work and streamline processes, but there are a few key differences between the two.

Let’s take a closer look at how these solutions compare on three critical elements – key features, implementation and support, and pricing.

CartonCloud vs Access Mintsoft: Key Features

CartonCloud

CartonCloud transforms the way logistics providers manage, store and deliver goods for clients. This intuitive warehouse and transport management solution eliminate manual data entry, enhances pick and pack accuracy, optimises delivery runs and makes invoicing a breeze.  

CartonCloud seamlessly integrates with your existing systems, giving you complete control of all your operations in one place. You can easily track the progress of orders in real-time, simplify accounting and administration tasks, and gain data-driven insights with advanced business intelligence and reporting capabilities.

Learn more about CartonCloud’s key features in the table below.

Access Mintsoft

Access Mintsoft simplifies fulfilment for online retailers, warehouses, and 3PLs. Its powerful features help you eliminate manual tasks, boost order output and accuracy, and provide faster, more consistent customer service.

Purpose-built to help you save time and grow your business, Access Mintsoft makes it easy to track inventory levels, customer orders and shipping processes. The solution streamlines the process of generating shipping labels, creating order/customer documentation and invoicing clients. At the same time, advanced data analytics capabilities make tracking sale volumes, stock holdings and work rates a breeze.

CartonCloud vs Access Mintsoft: Implementation and Support

CartonCloud

CartonCloud offers implementation services via its consultants based in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The time and costs required to fully implement CartonCloud will depend on your unique requirements.

CartonCloud customers can rely on free, unlimited support via the CartonCloud Help online hub, which offers a wealth of knowledge base articles and access to the CartonCloud Academy online training platform.

Access Mintsoft

Our remote-first FlightPaths service ensures a timely and seamless Access Mintsoft implementation.  Tailored to your needs, FlightPaths offers three distinct tiers of support and follows a proven methodology to deliver value from your investment as quickly and fully as possible.

Our implementation specialists collaborate with you to define expectations and establish crucial milestones, ensuring a smooth journey towards a successful launch. Regardless of your organisational structure or geographical dispersion, FlightPaths guarantees a low-risk, high-value implementation process.

You can also rely on 24/7/365 technical support via our Customer Success Plans, which offer three levels of support – Essential, Standard, and Premier. All levels provide problem-solving assistance from our experts, plus access to articles, webinars and an online user community via our Customer Success Portal.

CartonCloud vs Access Mintsoft: Pricing

CartonCloud

Carton Cloud pricing offers a flexible SaaS subscription starting at AU$99 per week.

Access Mintsoft

Access Mintsoft offers tiered pricing that cater to 3PLs and multi-channel businesses.

At Mintsoft, we try to be as transparent as possible with our pricing, so that you know what you’re in for even before speaking with one of our team. We offer four different plans based on the most common business sizes and requirements:  

1. Entry level– from $280 per month. This level is suitable for e-commerce retailers processing up to 500 orders per month. You will benefit from all out-of-the-box features, including shopping cart, marketplace and courier integrations.

2. Medium– from $640 per month. This includes everything in entry level, plus inventory management, and is suitable for businesses processing up to 5000 orders. Read this super helpful article if you’re unclear on the difference between order management and inventory management software, and which is right for your business.

3. Large– from $1,340 per month. This includes everything above and is best suited to businesses fulfilling up to 15,000 orders every month. This level of software can accommodate businesses working across multiple sites and/or with multiple brands, so is ideal for 3PLs and those running multiple warehouse locations.

4. Custom– is assessed on application to suit your individual needs. To give you an idea of what’s included, all of the above come standard, but can also be customised with additional features such as accounting and warehouse integrations, and our powerful mobile barcode scanning app.

Summary

We hope our Access Mintsoft and Carton Cloud review has given you a good understanding of the benefits provided by both warehouse management systems, and there is plenty more to learn! You can delve deeper into the capabilities of Access Mintsoft on our product page and guide.

Whether your preference leans towards Access Mintsoft or an alternative, our knowledgeable team at The Access Group stands ready to support you. Feel free to call us today to discuss the needs of your business, the software options available to you and how we can assist.