--- description: Review of SDS4 Distribution Software Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SDS4 Distribution Software | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Distribution Inventory Management Software](/directory/195/inventory-management-software/software) > [SDS4 Distribution Software](/software/155725/sds4) # SDS4 Distribution Software Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/155725/sds4 Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/155725/sds4?page=2) > SDS4 is a distribution software solution targeting small to medium-sized businesses in the industrial machinery and equipment and electronic component and semiconductor industries. It is available both in the cloud and as an on-premise deployment. This solution has functionalities for both enterprise relationship planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Applications for purchasing, accounting, inventory management and warehouse control are also included. In SDS4’s purchasing application, users create and source parts for purchase orders and back orders. Purchase orders can either be set up to generate automatically, or users can manually enter them. In SDS4, users can create invoices, receive payments, manage multiple bank accounts and award commissions to sales teams. With the system's CRM capabilities, automated emails including important documentation can be sent to the clients. SDS4 Distribution features customizable dashboards that allow users to choose what information they want to see on each screen. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 13 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 13 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SDS Distribution Software ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,295.00 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounting - CRM - Dashboard - Distribution Management - Enterprise Asset Management - Financial Management - HR Management - Inventory Management - Order Management - Project Management - Purchase Order Management - Purchasing & Receiving - Reporting/Analytics - Supply Chain Management - Warehouse Management ## Support Options - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Distribution Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/195/inventory-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Distribution Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/195/inventory-management-software/software) - [Distribution Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/196/accounting-software/software) - [Electrical Distributor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/200/electrical-distribution-software/software) - [ERP Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4365/erp/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Blue Link ERP](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/2928/blue-link-elite) — 4.2/5 (38 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Yes, this is what is all about\!" — 5.0/5 > **Marq** | *21 May 2019* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Support Value Ease of use Many plug ins to make life easy Regular updates Videos to show you how to do tasks Easy to learn > > **Cons**: That it took a while to locate a all in one program for my small business. > > Overall the support my company has received has been fantastic\! \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] always goes above and beyond what is required. The team at SDS has always treated our company very well. They listen to what we need and shows us how to do what we need done. The SDS team is always up to the challenge in ensuring we have what we need and creating a solution if one does not yet exist. The lay out for the system is very pleasing to my likes and has all the features without all the clutter. Having this program has really made our company more efficient and productive. SDS is highly recommended\! ----- ### "Why can't all software be like this ?" — 5.0/5 > **TOM** | *1 March 2017* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great to look at Quick order processing (1 click order processing) Gives managers control with easy access controls Authorisation order processing ISO ready Great value for money Easy to use Easy to learn Complete financial control Regular updates sometimes daily > > This software fitted our company perfectly. It's easy to use and saves you so much time. SDS4 is easy on the eye and is a software programme you want to work with just by looking at it. Since using SDS4 we have seen an upturn is revenue, efficiency and a drastic decrease in RMA's and returns. We looked at countless software packages that were all "ok" but SDS4 blew us away from the very first demo. If you are looking for distribution software for the Electronics Industry look no further than SDS4. ----- ### "DO NOT SIGN UP OR PAY FOR A RENEWAL" — 2.0/5 > **Alex** | *10 December 2024* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Software used to be ok. No support anymore > > **Cons**: Run by one person who has no customer support and will leave you without a system > > Left us with no support. We moved to Dashing Distribution Software and we have never been happier. Software is better, more cutting edge and is actually cheaper. Plus we get grade A+ customer service www.dashingdisty.com ----- ### "Just awesome\!" — 5.0/5 > **Bjoern** | *27 September 2016* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Where do I begin. After years of searching for the perfect ERP solution for my electronic component distribution business I finally came across SDS4 Distribution. I literally have been searching for a solution like this for years. We have tried 4 other solutions but SDS BY FAR exceeds all we have used - from functionality, to ease of use, to stability of the program - it's top notch. Unlike many other software solutions SDS4 Distribution is windows-based and has a similar feel to Outlook. It can easily be customized and it's processes are very easy to learn. I called my rep and he promptly took almost 3 hours (\!) out of his day to demo the software. Support has been just awesome. After initial install a dedicated account rep is assigned to you for all requests. My rep constantly follows up to make sure all is running well. If you need assistance on the fly, contact one of their reps on Skype and your questions will be addressed immediately. We have been using SDS4 Distribution for the last 6 months and are absolutely thrilled with its capabilities\! > > **Cons**: Nothing. Wish I would have found SDS4 Distribution sooner\! ----- ### "Best Software I have ever used. User friendly, tons of applications, customizable and great support." — 5.0/5 > **John** | *26 January 2018* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Overall Satisfaction is Excellent. the support team at SDS have been going above and beyond to walk me through every step in transitioning to SDS4. Pleased with the price. Though, only practice was in training, still- Software is particularly user-friendly. Agent stayed on the phone for training until 8:00 PM during my acquainting of SDS. Can tell he is really a great guy. I have and will continue to recommend Superior Development Systems (SDS) and SDS4 to all colleagues. > > He is one hard worker. he has gone out of his way to make sure my software install has gone perfectly. He spent 10 plus hours making sure things have gone right with my software install and also gave me tons of tips on how to generate business. Super happy with SDS commitment to my company, which Ben played a huge role in. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/155725/sds4?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/155725/sds4) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data