Why We Built OpsUI Differently#
If you've read our other vendor guides, you know we're brutally honest about ERP problems: hidden fees, per-user pricing that punishes growth, 18-month implementations, opaque "contact sales" pricing.
We built OpsUI to be the alternative.
This isn't a marketing pitch—it's an honest explanation of what OpsUI is, what it isn't, and whether it's right for your organisation. We'll cover our pricing (fully transparent), our modules (pick what you need), and our limitations (we're honest about those too).
What's at stake: If you're a New Zealand or Australian business that has outgrown Xero or MYOB, needs warehouse and inventory capability, wants HR with ANZ payroll export, and can't justify NetSuite's $10,000+/month pricing—OpsUI might be your best option. Or it might not be. This guide helps you decide.
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The OpsUI Difference: Three Principles#
1. Modular: Buy What You Need, When You Need It#
Traditional ERPs force you into their package. Need inventory? Buy the full supply chain suite. Need HR? Buy the full back-office module. Don't need manufacturing? Too bad, it's bundled.
OpsUI approach: 21 modules across 8 categories. Start with one (from $299/month) and add as you grow. No minimum purchase. No forced bundles.
What this means: - Start with Order Management + Inventory ($798/month) - Add Shipping when volume increases ($1,097/month) - Add Human Resources when you're ready ($1,596/month) - Graduate to a full Enterprise build when it makes sense ($19,083/month)
2. Transparent: All Pricing Online, No "Contact Sales"#
Every ERP vendor says they're "competitive" and "flexible." Then they make you request a quote, sit through demos, and negotiate for weeks.
OpsUI approach: Every price is on our website. Every module cost. Every user tier. Every add-on service. No negotiation. No "special pricing" for big companies. No hidden fees.
The psychology: If you have to ask, you can't afford it—except with us, you CAN see exactly what it costs before you talk to anyone.
3. ANZ-First: Built for New Zealand and Australia#
Global ERP vendors treat ANZ as an afterthought. Their payroll requires integration. Their carriers aren't supported. Their support is in another time zone.
OpsUI approach: - HR with payroll export to common ANZ payroll systems - NZ Couriers built into Shipping; AU dispatch via Australia Post, StarTrack, Sendle - NetSuite (live), Xero, MYOB, Abel ERP and SAP Business One sync over direct APIs - Support in ANZ time zones - Understanding of NZ/AU business practices
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The Module Catalog: 21 Modules, 8 Categories#
Category 1: Sales & Commerce#
Order Management ($399/month) - Order processing and tracking - Customer management - Multi-channel order consolidation - Real-time order status - Partial shipments and backorders
Best for: E-commerce, retail, distribution
Category 2: Core Warehouse Operations#
Inventory Management ($399/month) - Real-time stock levels - Multi-location support - Stock valuation (FIFO, average cost) - Reorder points and alerts - Stock takes and adjustments
Receiving/Inbound ($299/month) - Purchase order management - Goods receipt processing - Quality checks on receipt - Putaway suggestions - Supplier performance tracking
Shipping/Outbound ($299/month) - Carrier integration (NZ Couriers built in; AU dispatch via Australia Post, StarTrack, Sendle) - Shipping label generation - Packing slips - Tracking updates to customers - Multi-parcel shipments
Category 3: Advanced Warehouse Features#
Cycle Counting ($299/month) - Requires Inventory Management - Scheduled and ad-hoc counts - Variance tracking and approval - Accuracy reporting by location - ABC analysis integration
Wave Picking ($349/month) - Requires Order Management - Batch order optimization - Picker assignment and tracking - Efficiency metrics - Release waves by carrier cutoff
Zone Picking ($349/month) - Requires Order Management - Zone-based picking strategies - Pick path optimization - Picker performance tracking - Zone balancing
Slotting Optimization ($449/month) - Requires Order Management + Inventory - Product placement optimization - Velocity-based slotting - Seasonal adjustments - Ergonomic considerations
Category 4: Logistics & Route Optimization#
Route Optimization ($599/month) - Requires Order + Inventory Management - AI-powered delivery routing - Multi-stop optimization - Real-time driver tracking - ETA calculations - Proof of delivery
Category 5: Quality & Compliance#
Quality Control ($399/month) - Inspection workflows - Quality holds - Non-conformance tracking - Corrective actions - Certificate of analysis generation
Exceptions Management ($299/month) - Exception flagging and categorisation - Resolution workflows - Escalation rules - Exception trend reporting
Category 6: Business Automation#
Business Rules Engine ($549/month) - Workflow automation - Conditional triggers - Custom business logic - Approval workflows - Alert rules
Category 7: Analytics & Intelligence#
Dashboards & Reporting ($399/month) - Real-time dashboards - Custom reports builder - Scheduled report distribution - Export to Excel/PDF - KPI tracking
ML/AI Predictions ($799/month) - Requires Dashboards + Inventory - Demand forecasting - Anomaly detection - Inventory optimization - Reorder recommendations
Category 8: Enterprise Management#
Finance & Accounting ($799/month) - General ledger - Accounts payable and receivable - Financial reporting - Multi-currency support - Bank reconciliation - GST/BAS reporting
Human Resources ($499/month) - Employee management - Leave tracking and accruals - Timesheets - Onboarding workflows - Document management - Payroll export to common ANZ payroll systems (KiwiSaver/Super, PAYE/PAYG) — there is no separate standalone Payroll module
Production/Manufacturing ($649/month) - Requires Inventory Management - Bill of materials - Production orders - Work center management - Material requirements - Costing
Procurement ($499/month) - Supplier management - Purchase requisitions and approval - RFQ management - Contract tracking - Supplier performance
Maintenance Management ($399/month) - Asset tracking - Preventive maintenance scheduling - Work orders - Parts inventory - Maintenance history
Returns Management/RMA ($349/month) - Return authorization workflow - Inspection on receipt - Refund processing - Credit note generation - Return reason tracking
NetSuite Sync ($499/month) - Live integration (counts toward the 21 modules) - Bidirectional, event-driven NetSuite integration - Orders, inventory, customers, items/SKUs both ways
Xero Sync ($399/mo, early access), MYOB Sync ($399/mo), Abel ERP Sync ($399/mo) and SAP Business One Sync ($399/mo) are additional connectors built on rollout.
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User Pricing: Breaking the Per-User Trap#
Traditional ERP: More users = More cost, linear forever. OpsUI includes the first 5 users; every extra seat is a flat $99/month, linear, with no cliffs.
| Users | NetSuite | Dynamics 365 | OpsUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $500-1,000/mo | $400-750/mo | $0 extra |
| 15 | $1,500-3,000/mo | $1,200-2,250/mo | $990/mo |
| 50 | $5,000-10,000/mo | $4,000-7,500/mo | $4,455/mo |
| 100 | $10,000-20,000/mo | $8,000-15,000/mo | $9,405/mo |
| Unlimited | $20,000+/mo | $15,000+/mo | Enterprise pack |
OpsUI per-seat pricing: - First 5 users: $0 (included with modules) - Every additional seat: $99/month, flat and linear (no tiers, no cliffs) - Need unlimited users? Move to the Enterprise pack.
What this means: No per-named-user licence tax and no cliff jumps — you pay a flat $99 for each seat past the first five, so the cost is predictable as you grow.
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Starter Packs and À-La-Carte Builds#
Starter packs anchor the common cases; buy à la carte for everything else.
| Pack | Monthly | Annual | Modules | Users included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $499 | $4,990 | 2 | 2 |
| Core | $1,499 | $14,990 | 5 | 5 |
| Core+ (popular) | $2,999 | $29,990 | 11 | 15 |
| Enterprise | $19,083 | $209,838 | All 21 + NetSuite Sync | Unlimited |
Extra seats beyond a pack's included users are billed at $99/seat/month. À-la-carte modules run $299–$799/month each.
Who Enterprise is for: Organisations ready for a full build, replacing multiple systems, wanting every module and unlimited users in one predictable bill.
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Pricing Comparison: Modular vs Traditional Suite#
OpsUI's edge is modular + transparent + no per-user tax — not "cheapest at full scale." A focused deployment is a fraction of a full suite; a complete 21-module Enterprise build is premium but still has no per-seat licence tax and rolls out faster.
vs NetSuite (full suite, 100 users)#
A realistic OpsUI warehouse stack (Order + Inventory + Receiving + Shipping + Dashboards + wave/zone picking) runs ~$2,000–$3,000/mo with no per-user fee, live in 2–6 weeks.
| Factor | NetSuite | OpsUI (warehouse stack) |
|---|---|---|
| Software cost | $10,000-20,000/mo | $2,000-3,000/mo |
| User cost | Per-user licensing | $99/seat (flat, no tax) |
| Implementation | $500K-1.5M | $10-30K |
| Timeline | 16-36 weeks | 2-6 weeks |
| Pricing visibility | Contact sales | Online |
A full 21-module OpsUI Enterprise build is $19,083/mo — premium, but still with no per-user tax and a faster rollout than a comparable suite.
vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 (50 users)#
| Factor | Dynamics 365 | OpsUI (modular) |
|---|---|---|
| Software cost | $4,000-7,500/mo | Modules you run, $299-799 each |
| User cost | $5,000/mo | $99/seat, flat |
| Implementation | $200-500K | $15-40K |
| Timeline | 6-12 months | 2-6 weeks (typical) |
vs SAP Business One (25 users)#
| Factor | SAP B1 | OpsUI (modular) |
|---|---|---|
| Software cost | $2,500-5,000/mo | Modules you run, $299-799 each |
| Implementation | $150-400K | $20-50K |
| Timeline | 4-8 months | 2-6 weeks (typical) |
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Implementation Timeline: Reality#
OpsUI rolls out in weeks, not quarters: a typical modular rollout (2–4 modules) is 2–6 weeks, and a full Enterprise build (all 21 modules) is 4–10 weeks depending on integration scope.
| Scope | OpsUI | NetSuite | SAP B1 |
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| 1-2 modules | 1-2 weeks | 2-3 months | 2-3 months |
| 3-5 modules | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 months | 4-6 months |
| 9 warehouse modules | 2-6 weeks | 6-9 months | 6-9 months |
| Full Enterprise (21 modules) | 4-10 weeks | 9-18 months | 8-12 months |
Why we're faster: - Modular architecture = simpler setup - Pre-built integrations for ANZ carriers and banks - No complex customisation required - Configuration over customisation
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What OpsUI Does NOT Do Well#
Honest limitations:
Complex manufacturing: Our Production/Manufacturing module handles basic discrete manufacturing. If you need complex process manufacturing, advanced planning and scheduling, or shop floor control integration, look at SAP or Infor.
Multi-national operations: We're built for ANZ. If you need operations across 20 countries with complex intercompany transactions, SAP or Oracle are better suited.
Project-based businesses: We don't have native project accounting or resource management. Professional services firms should look at NetSuite with PSA.
Enterprise-scale distribution: If you're running 50+ warehouses with complex cross-docking and advanced WMS, we may not be sufficient.
What we're great at: - Single to multi-site distribution - E-commerce fulfilment - Retail operations - Light manufacturing - ANZ businesses outgrowing Xero/MYOB
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The ANZ Advantage#
HR with ANZ Payroll Export#
OpsUI doesn't run payroll itself — the Human Resources module manages records, time, leave and certifications, and exports to common ANZ payroll systems so you keep your existing payroll provider:
New Zealand: - Leave accruals (annual, sick, alternative) - KiwiSaver and PAYE data for export - Employee records and certifications - Export to common NZ payroll systems
Australia: - Leave accruals (annual, sick, carer's, long service) - Superannuation and PAYG data for export - Employee records and certifications - Export to common AU payroll systems
ANZ Carrier Integrations#
Built-in, no extra cost: - NZ Couriers (built into the Shipping module — labels, tracking, rate selection, manifest) - AU dispatch: Australia Post, StarTrack, Sendle
ERP / Accounting Sync#
Sync over direct APIs — no iPaaS, no nightly batch, no manual reconciliation: - NetSuite — live, bidirectional, event-driven - Xero — bidirectional (early access) - MYOB / Abel ERP / SAP Business One — bidirectional, built on rollout
Or use our native Finance & Accounting module.
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User Roles: 14 Predefined#
No need to configure roles from scratch:
Warehouse: Picker, Packer, Stock Controller, Inwards, Dispatch Operations: Production, Maintenance, RMA Business: Sales, Supervisor Finance: Accounting HR: HR Manager, HR Admin System: Admin
All roles included with any module purchase. Configure permissions at granular level if needed.
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Security and Compliance#
- JWT-based authentication (8hr access, 7-day refresh)
- 14 predefined roles with granular RBAC
- Data encryption at rest and in transit
- Complete audit trail (2-year retention)
- Rate limiting and security headers
- SOC2/ISO27001 audit capabilities
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Add-on Services#
| Service | One-Time | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Integration setup | $1,500 | - |
| Custom API development | $5,000 | - |
| Data migration | $3,000 | - |
| Premium 24/7 support | - | $299 |
| Training session | $750 | - |
| White-label branding | $5,000 | $199 |
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Pricing Examples: Real Scenarios#
Small Business Starting Out (3 users) - Order Management: $399 - Inventory Management: $399 - Users (first 5 included): $0 - **Total: $798/month**#
Growing E-commerce (10 users) - Order Management: $399 - Inventory: $399 - Shipping: $299 - Dashboards: $399 - 5 extra seats × $99: $495 - **Total: $1,991/month** (4 modules $1,496 + 5 extra seats $495)#
Full Warehouse (25 users) - 9 warehouse modules: $3,441 - 20 extra seats × $99: $1,980 - **Total: $5,421/month**#
Complete ERP (100+ users) - Enterprise pack — all 21 modules, unlimited users - **Total: $19,083/month** (or custom-quoted)#
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When to Choose OpsUI#
Strong Fit#
- ANZ-based business
- 5-200 users
- Distribution, e-commerce, retail
- Outgrowing Xero/MYOB
- Need warehouse/inventory capability
- Want HR with ANZ payroll export
- Budget-conscious
- Want transparent pricing
- Need fast implementation
Consider Alternatives#
- Complex process manufacturing (SAP, Infor)
- Multi-national operations (SAP, Oracle)
- Project-based business (NetSuite)
- Enterprise-scale distribution (SAP EWM)
- Need extensive customisation
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Monday Morning Action Plan#
- Calculate Your Current ERP Cost: Include software, users, maintenance, integrations. Compare to OpsUI transparent pricing.
- List Your Required Modules: Use our module catalog. Add up only what you need.
- Count Your Seats: First 5 users are included; every extra seat is a flat $99/month.
- Compare Total: OpsUI vs your current system vs alternatives.
- Start Small: Order Management + Inventory is $798/month. Try it before committing to a full Enterprise build.
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Conclusion: Honest Self-Assessment#
OpsUI isn't for everyone. We're not trying to compete with SAP for complex global manufacturers. We're not trying to be the professional services ERP.
We're the right choice for ANZ businesses that: - Need more than Xero/MYOB but can't justify NetSuite - Want transparent pricing without "contact sales" games - Want HR with ANZ payroll export - Want warehouse and inventory capability - Prefer modular growth over monolithic commitment
We're the wrong choice if you need: - Complex process manufacturing - Multi-national consolidation - Project-based accounting - Enterprise-scale distribution
The best ERP decision is an informed decision. Compare honestly. Choose carefully. If OpsUI fits your needs, we're here. If not, our other vendor guides might point you in the right direction.