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description: Side-by-side comparison of Tharstern Desktop vs shopVOX. Learn more about each of the product's price, features, and see the most comprehensive reviews for UK business users.
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# Compare Tharstern Desktop vs shopVOX

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> Detailed comparison between Tharstern Desktop and shopVOX. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Tharstern Desktop | shopVOX |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 38 | 241 |
| **Starting Price** | £5.18 | US$99.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Tharstern Desktop

Printing, packaging and label companies who are looking for a comprehensive MIS/ERP management solution PLUS a technological partner who will help them continuously  improve their workflow.

### shopVOX

Custom manufacturing businesses such as sign shops, print shops, embroiderers,  screen printers, trophy and award companies, and vehicle wrap shops.

## Key features

### Tharstern Desktop

- "Best Price" Estimating
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bindery Estimating
- Cost Estimating
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- For Printing Industry
- Job Costing
- Job Management
- Job Tracking
- Pre-Press Estimating
- Price/Margin Management
- Scheduling
- Shipping Management
- Supplier Management
- Workflow Management

### shopVOX

- "Best Price" Estimating
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bindery Estimating
- Cost Estimating
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- For Printing Industry
- Job Costing
- Job Management
- Job Tracking
- Pre-Press Estimating
- Price/Margin Management
- Scheduling
- Shipping Management
- Supplier Management
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Tharstern Desktop Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/143758/tharstern)
- [View shopVOX Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/155218/shopvox)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/143758/155218/tharstern/vs/shopvox)

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