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Connect2Print vs ECO3

ECO3 costs €18k/year and handles production. Connect2Print costs €30k/year and delivers €600k in value. Replace their €40k software stack with higher ROI.

20x ROI vs Break-Even

Why Connect2Print Costs More But Delivers 20x More Value

ECO3 automates what happens AFTER order is received. Connect2Print automates order acquisition + production + billing. Result: You don't just save time, you grow revenue.

ECO3 Stack

ECO3 (€18k) + Enfocus (€5k) + e-commerce (€5k) = €28k
Annual Cost: €28,000
Labor Savings: €0 (still need sales/admin staff)
Revenue Growth Potential: Limited by manual processes
Net ROI: 1x (break-even)
Best Value

Connect2Print

Connect2Print: €30k
Annual Cost: €30,000
Labor Savings: €70k/year (2 employees)
Revenue Growth Potential: €500k+ (automation enables scale)
Annual Value Delivered: €600k (labor + revenue + savings)
Net ROI: 20x

Connect2Print costs €2k more, but delivers €572k more value

Pricing

The biggest difference?

Eco3 focuses primarily on what happens after the order is received - production workflow, job tracking and automation.

Connect2Print gives you the entire chain: From the customer finding you online, to the order being placed, to production being finished and the invoice being sent. All in one system.

All-in-one
Shop + Production + ERP
Multi-tenant
Unlimited shops
REST API
Full integration

Detailed comparison

Feature Connect2Print Eco3
Online webshop Yes, built-in No
Multi-tenant webshops Yes, unlimited No
Production management Yes Yes (core focus)
Workflow automation Yes Yes
JDF/JMF integration Roadmap Yes
Order management Yes, Complete Limited
Quote & invoice system Yes Requires other system
Customer database Yes, CRM Basic
Cloud-based 100% cloud Cloud option
REST API Complete Limited
Stripe payment Yes, Stripe Connect No
Stock management Yes Yes

The biggest difference?

Eco3 focuses primarily on what happens after the order is received - production workflow, job tracking and automation.

Connect2Print gives you the entire chain: From the customer finding you online, to the order being placed, to production being finished and the invoice being sent. All in one system.

Connect2Print covers:

Online shop
Order handling
Quote system
Production
Invoicing
CRM
Stock management
Reports

When should you choose what?

Choose Connect2Print if you:

  • Want one platform for everything
  • Need online webshop(s)
  • Sell to multiple customer groups (multi-tenant)
  • Want easy integration via REST API
  • Want to handle quotes and invoices in the same system

Choose Eco3 if you:

  • Only focus on production (have other systems for sales)
  • Need advanced JDF/JMF integration
  • Already have a separate ERP system
  • Already have a separate webshop system

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