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# Merkato Essentials

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> Merkato Essentials is a CPQ software that enables companies to put together solutions, perform calculations, and prepare detailed quotations in an extremely compact way. The software not only offers powerful functionality, but it does so at a remarkably low investment, giving businesses valuable tools without a heavy financial burden.

Another notable advantage is the customizability of the user interface using CCS technology. This allows companies to fully customize the system's user interface to their specific needs and branding. This enables effective integration within the website's existing business environment.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CPQing Solutions

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English
- **Available Countries**: Netherlands

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Approval Process Control
- Approval Workflow
- Bills of Material
- CRM
- Catalog Management
- Contact Management
- Contract/License Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Data Visualisation
- Discount Management
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Guided Selling

## Category

- [CPQ Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4407/cpq/software)

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## Reviews

### "Merkato User review" — 4.0/5

> **Wim** | *29 April 2024* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: We can now significantly halve the time savings and margin of error.
> 
> **Cons**: It does take some time before everything is completely ready to use.

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### "Erg tevreden met het gebruiken van Merkato en de ondersteuning van CPQing Solutions" — 4.0/5

> **Joel** | *5 December 2023* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Het gebruikersgemak voor het aanpassen van templates en de styling van de product configurator. Daarnaast de strakke opmaak van de output (offertes).
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> **Cons**: Niet mogelijk om documenten te koppelen aan een bepaalde configuratie, zoals mailcontact met de aanvrager.
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> Erg tevreden over de samenwerking met CPQing Solutions en de implementatie met Merkato.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/430221/merkato-essentials)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/cpq/merkato-essentials-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/430221/merkato-essentials> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/430221/merkato-essentials> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/430221/merkato-essentials> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430221/merkato-essentials> |

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