Picture
framing software comparison last updated: 2/10/2021
SOFTWARE
PACKAGE & VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL
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$1149
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vend:
$200 s/w: ~$539* |
Toll free & email support, consignments, layaways,
updates online/ cd, workflow status, integ card processing.+ $579,
multi store option+ $, turnkey pkg avail. $1149 Price includes Artisan Plus POS ($799), plus frame shop pricing feature ($350) *4 incidents/mo note:
maint: $50-$60/incident -or- $359/yr(basic), $539/yr(std)*, $959/yr(premium).
see site. upgrades free if on support pgm
(approx
5 yr cost: $4105) *std support w/max 4 incidents/month |
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Visual Basic |
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$199
Setup Fee
Full Version |
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vend
& s/w: $600
($50/mo)
(no art)
from
start |
Rental program/not for sale, slide show and split screen comparisons,
optional dual monitor feature (customer sees visualization only,
designer sees numbers). marketing tools, mobile gallery, can call
up mouldings and mats by item #, vendor, texture, color, profile,
etc. supports digital camera, e-commerce option, web cam, scanner
input. accounting, workorders, invoices, materials/pick list.
Initial setup & training $199. No art version $50/mo, Art version $79/mo
maint:
included in monthly rental fee
(approx
5 yr cost: $3199 Full version, no art option) |
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$350
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Available in 3 versions. Multiple simultaneous workorders, credit card processing capability, no
contract obligation. financing, rental, Pkg leasing avail. ($30/mo Basic, $40/mo Full)
Express: s/w $299, optional program & price updates,
support $225/yr, 1 user (5 yr: $1199)
Basic: s/w $650, optional program & price updates, toll
free & email support $350/yr, 1 user (5 yr:
$2050)
*Full: s/w $999, optional program & price updates, toll free
& email support $350/yr, 4 user license, tax, qb
(5 yr:
$2399)
(approx
5 yr cost: $2399, full version)
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Visual Fox pro |
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$1295 |
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vend:
$495 basic $695 full |
Art database, consignments, commissions, gallery sales. Power
Tools option for busier shops. Numerous mgmt reports. Online vendor
updates, software upgrades and support are optional. demo cost
can be applied to purchase price. 3 station license $549, cmc
export module $345, art gallery functionality, pro version available
+$395, optional multi-site version, avail in imperial and metric
measurements.
(approx
5 yr cost: $3275+ maint/upgrades) |
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£559 GBP Full PRO version* |
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vend & s/w:
£200 |
pricing s/w, multi currency, imperial or metric measurements,
gallery management, giclee print calculations, stock control.
standard: £299 GBP,
*professional: £499 GBP
maint notes: includes first 3 months telephone support. Phone support is £90 annually.
(approx
5 yr cost: £1359) |
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$899 USD
Full POS version* |
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vend & s/w:
$444 see notes |
Toll free & email support. web based video training, single-screen
work order entry, customer email notification, auto-create supply lists, materials/cut list, 1 click vendor updates, barcode & label maker s/w incl, art & retail database,
consignments, financial/sales/inventory reports, commissions,
marketing tools. Network to iPad, Integ w/Quickbooks & Gunnar CMC.
Documents in English, French, & Spanish. Choose
from multiple versions: FrameReady Lite $449, *FrameReady POS $895, FrameReady
multi-site $950. Imperial or Metric. Payment Plans w/ 0% fin.
maint notes: support & vendor updates $37/mo, after first month. Additional stations $11/mo, per computer.
(approx 5 yr cost: $2675, FrameReady POS version, including support & vendor updates)
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Touch
screen option. bin can run on amiga, pc, unix. Quotations, invoices,
work orders, cutting lists, customer records. Free phone &
e-mail support. Free forums, upgrades & vendor pricelist downloads.
Imperial or metric. For Australia and NZ markets. Colors and overall
look of the software can be customized
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5 yr cost: not disclosed) |
SOFTWARE
PACKAGE &
VENDOR
CONTACT
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ADDITIONAL
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$468 AU dollars |
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$468 AU dollars |
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Visual Foxpro |
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$1595 |
$ 2 0 0 |
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vend & s/w
$500 |
Toll
free support, video training, multi-site version can handle
over 1000 stores, inventory can be maintained locally or chain-wide,
export to LJ matcutting program, Valiani CMC, Wizard CMC. one
touch vendor updates, integrates w/liebermans art explorer CD,
Wizard IF visualization, QuickBooks, Mapquest. email customer
notification, automatic reorders to vendors, layaways, gift
certs, custom art index, optional credit card vendor support,
over 100 reports, imperial or metric. Integrated visualization
feature is included.
(approx
5 yr cost: $3595)
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Visual Basic, Access, SQL |
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$995 |
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$250 std or
$400 web |
Gallery management software. Optional yearly upgrade. Integrates
gallery sales orders and invoicing, inventory control, client
management, artist biographies, consignment and commission records.
Optional web publishing module synchronizes your web site with
current inventory. Web hosting available. Optional web version $1790
(approx
5 yr cost: $1995 std)
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$2995 |
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maint plan: $650 |
Art Gallery
management software. (framing module is still in development) full-time
support. optionally integrates with web sites, QuickBooks Pro, Outlook, and
Word. maintenance is optional.
2013 Update: Note 12/19: Website shows this product as N/A, not sure of current status. Please advise if you have an update from vendor.
(approx
5 yr cost: $6245 USD)
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$490
AU dollars |
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maint plan:
$490 |
Web based product, so compat with all platforms (pc, mac, tablets, etc). Subscription based $420 yearly or $35/mo+GST (AU Dollars). includes support, manual, video, telephone, and live chat. Supports SMS and Email notification to customer, customer login gateway to check order status, flexible markup options, email campaign generator, scanning and printing, export to Gunnar CMC, inventory available where multiple lengths/offcuts can be recorded against an item, manual stock control and reporting.
Plans (in AU Dollars): Basic $490/yr (50 SMS, 2 users, 5000 cust), Medium $720/yr (200 SMS, 5 users, 10000 cust), Premium $1190/yr (500 SMS, 10 users, Unl cust)
(approx
5 yr cost:$2450 in AUD)
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Toll
free & email support, Web based product, compat with PC, Mac, Tablets, etc, works in shop or on-site, integ credit card processing capability, simplified
order entry from a single screen, customer email notification, video/web training, consignments, materials/pick list, many
reports, commission, auto s/w & vendor updates, advanced fabric pricing, PDF,
optional FrameVue visualization s/w integration, Canvas Art Works, DigitalCustom, Photowonder.
Web reporting, materials ordering, online backup modules incl free. Australia: (02) 8011 3213, UK: 020 3086 5431. Note: LS is in the process of moving customers over to this next generation (cloud) product, which requites a data conversion. Call vendor for current info. Note: Yearly update has $60 discount if one of the 3 integrated CC processors are used. CHANGES PENDING UPDATE FROM VENDOR 2/2021
(approx
5 yr cost: $2575 USD cc) |
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Visual Foxpro |
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$895
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vend
& s/w: $420 or $480 |
Toll
free & email support, integ credit card processing capability, simplified
order entry from a single screen, customer email notification, video/web training, consignments, materials/pick list, many
reports, commission, auto s/w & vendor updates,
advanced fabric pricing, PDF,
integrates with FrameVue visualization s/w, Canvas Art Works, DigitalCustom, Photowonder.
Web reporting, materials ordering, online backup modules incl free. Australia: (02) 8011 3213, UK: 020 3086 5431. Note: This listing will be changed soon to include LSSCloud (web based) product. LS is in the process of moving customers over to the next generation (cloud) product, which has different pricing. Call vendor for current info, pending update. Note: Yearly update has $60 discount if one of the 3 integrated CC processors are used. CHANGES PENDING VENDOR UPDATE 2/2021.
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5 yr cost: $2575 USD cc) |
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$125 CAD |
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Supports inches.Tracks the progress of orders, calculates an estimated date or order completion, shows sales trends and reports, keeps statistics of how your customers heard from you, Shareware.
(approx
5 yr cost: $125 CAD) |
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SQL, Visual Foxpro |
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$1900
+$500 framing module |
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vend
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s/w: * $360 |
Fully integrated web link. full gallery support. consignments,
commissions, quotes, digital images. can support macs via terminal
services, integ credit card processing avail
maint notes: first 30 days (90 mins max) included. $3/minute (min
$35 fee). Support minutes can be bought in blocks of 90 ($180),
200 ($360), 300 ($500) Also avail for $30/month
2013 Update: New version 10 avail. $1000 setup, $149 per month maint. (1 location/3 seats) 12/2019 Framing mod availability unknown.update needed!
(approx
5 yr cost: $4200 USD + possible vendor updates fee? needs research/verification from vendor) |
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Frame
price calculation, with quotations, invoices, job sheets, supplier
orders, customer statements, point of sale features, multiple
users, day end reports.
maint notes: support is free. minor updates are free, larger
updates for a fee.
(approx
5 yr cost: 3716 rand, +upgrades)
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$0 |
Monthly
rental. onsite training available. unlimited multi-user on-site
license included. includes database type visualization feature which
gets moulding image updates via the internet and art image via digital
camera.Includes new "art sale" feature. handles commissions, misc sales,
VAT and resale royalty. many reports. metric only at this time. see credentials
on site. Winner of 2009 "Innovation Award" from Art and Framing Industry/FATG. 90 day fully functioning demo available and 30 mins free training..
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$0 |
Pricing
software, metric or imperial, quotations, invoices, job sheets,
customer accounts and statements. stock control.
maint notes: price includes 3 months of telephone support. financing available.
(approx 5
yr cost: £450 +optional case by case support) |
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File Maker Pro |
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£295 - £395 GBP |
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Sold
to UK market only £295 PC/ £395 MAC, Prices in UK pounds, euros, New
Zealand dollars, Australian dollars. metric or imperial measurements.
The only mac alternative for UK shops. demo fee refundable towards
purchase price. 12/2019 Update: Website appears to point to a towing company blog. Information needed, if anyone knows
maint notes: price includes 3 months of telephone support.
(approx
5 yr cost: £295(PC) or £395(MAC)+optional case by case support) |
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$1495 full POS version* |
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& s/w: $395 |
Interfaces with QuickBooks, Microsoft MapPoint, Lieberman's, computerized
matcutters, saws, and underpinners. Credit card processing capability.
Automatic vendor update notification. Over 100 management reports,
export to email, Microsoft Word and Excel. Choose from multiple
software versions: SS Lite $595, SS Full Framing $895, *SS POS $1495, Commercial
$2995, Wholesale Volume, eChain, Multi-site centralized production floor
management. Full integration w/optional SS View(tm) visualization
software. Touch screen monitor support+
(approx
5 yr cost: $3075) Full POS version |
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$1995 +$295 framing module |
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$350 |
Designed
for gallery environment. includes extensive marketing tools. inventory
is for art, not framing supplies. network license is for
unlimited workstations
(approx
5 yr cost: $3690) |
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Supports inches, cm, mm. This listing is iincomplete. More info needed from vendor. Choose from multiple
software versions: basic and full
Optional Android smartphone/tablet pricing product is also available $39.99 USD, w/30 day free trial period. prices not specified in website.
(approx
5 yr cost: ???) Full POS version |
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VENDOR
CONTACT
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Picture Framing
Software & POS Programs for Frame Shops compiled neutrally by Michael
Labbe & Andrew Langlois, CPF. Get The Picture, LLC
©2003-2021
Comments, additions, corrections, suggestions? Use the CONTACT US form at www.thegrumble.com
Vendor features and prices subject to change without notice. Some vendor
prices may be lower during trade show promotions. Information
was gathered directly from frame shop vendor websites. All vendors on
this list were emailed, asked for their input, and given the opportunity
to make corrections at any time. Vendor feature claims have not been verified and
we claim no responsibility for accuracy or vendor fitness of merchantability.
Please use these tools to visit each site, contact
the vendors, try their demos, discuss it with your staff, and make an
informed buying decision.
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SOFTWARE
PKG: |
The
name of the product, web link, vendor name, vendor city/state/country,
contact phone |
SINCE: |
The
year the package was introduced |
DEMO: |
(Y/N/$)
Is a demo available, via the website or postal mail? $ indicates
there is a fee, otherwise it is free. |
TIME
CLOCK : |
(Y/N)
The software has the ability to track employee attendance, with
reporting. |
VENDOR
UPDATES: |
(Y/N)
The software vendor directly offers/distributes pricing updates
from popular vendors via the internet or by postal mail |
CMC
EXPORT: |
(Y/N)
The software can export cutting instruction files to a computerized
mat cutter (ex: 1234.WZ2) |
CASH
DRAWER: |
(Y/N)
The software supports a cash drawer option (drawer not included) |
CREDIT
CARD INTEGRATION: |
(Y/N/$)
The software supports credit card integration. $ indicates there
is a fee, otherwise it is free. |
RECEIPT
PRINTER : |
(Y/N)
The software supports a narrow paper (pos) receipt printer option
(printer not included) |
BARCODES: |
(Y/N)
The software supports a barcode reader option (barcode scanner not
included) |
MULTI-SITE: |
(Y/N)
The software can centrally manage multiple locations electronically
to a central hub (optional feature that generally costs more) |
VISUALIZATION: |
(Y/N)
The software offers a visualization feature (graphical on screen
representation of the customer's art, mat, and frame selections) |
MISC
SALES: |
(Y/N)
The software allows you to process art and misc gift sales, in addition
to framing. |
FRAMING: |
(Y/N)
The software can calculate picture framing costs by entering dimensions,
glass type, moulding type(s), mat type(s), etc. |
INVENTORY: |
(Y/N)
The software maintains a materials inventory database (moulding,
etc) |
INITIAL
W/S #1: |
Software cost for the first workstation license, including any necessary
db s/w in USD $. Full featured version (not lite). PC not included |
EXTRA
W/S # 2 and #3: |
Software
cost to add additional networked workstation licenses, including
any necessary db s/w in USD $. PC not included |
MAINT
FEES/YR: |
Maintenance fees charged per year, after the first year, including
software updates and vendor updates USD $ |
SOFTWARE
PLATFORM: |
Supported
software platform (windows/mac/unix, etc), programming language
and/or database engine used. |
COMMENTS: |
Everything
else. Any features that make this product unique. Pricing, leasing,
maintenance clarification and comments.
Approximate 5 year total cost: includes 1 user full ver software,
db (if needed), vendor update fees, support fees, and software upgrade/maint
fees (even if optional) |
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ADDITIONAL
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Accu-Framer
Elite
Microsystems Newfoundland, CAN
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N/A $199
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n o |
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$0 |
PC
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note: 7/2005 customframingsoftware.com website
down
Free
fully functioning demo. shareware/$199 to register. single user
framing calculator software. moulding inventory feature. .
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CastFrame
Castware
Software
Milan, Italy
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N/A $350 |
I n c |
$ 6 6 |
N/A |
PC |
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note: 10/2008 Website down. Unknown status/unable to contact vendor. If you know status, please tell Mike
Price estimate feature. multi lang & currencyt,
imperial or metric. req borland interbase($200)
or firebird(free) database. program is 270 Euros. optional CastFrameView
visualization module 290 Euros (~$360) maint: includes 6 months email support/bug fixes are
free. |
ClickVue
Art Framing Buddy
Fountain Valley, CA
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was $199 |
I n c |
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$600 |
web based |
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note: 6/23/2011 and 1/8/2012. Website down/404 Error more than 6 months. Please advise if you have further information about this product's status. Monthly subscription/not for sale. Visualization and ecommerce option with pricing, work orders, invoices, material purchase order, each with an completed image of the frame on them.
Mouldings, mats, filets and liners can be accessed by item #, vendor, color, price or size. Internet driven so it can be used anywhere there is web access. Compat w/QuickBooks. Imperial or metric. Optional e-commerce option $199 setup + $10/mo
Elite ver: $199 setup, plus $49.99/mo w/vis and pricing,
Basic version: $239.88 first yr, plus $19.99/mo yr 2+. w/vis
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Custom
Framer
See-it Corporation
Ontario, Canada |
was $249 |
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N/A |
PC |
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Job
pricing & visualization, slide show, split screen image comparison,
projection window, reporting, imperial or metric measurements. An optional online version for web sites is also available. Optional batch framer version +$49, hobbyists/personal version $129, photographers/portrait version for $299
9/2019 Update: "Please be aware that I have now retired and the programmers have moved on. The program is no longer being supported." |
FrameIt
Ji Technics
Kingswood, AU
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$0 |
n o |
n o |
N/A |
n/a |
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Discontinued. No response from 7/07, 11/08 vendor inquiries. Moved in INACTIVE status 1/8/2012.
Software is now free, but tech support is charged per incident.
Works w/DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, and XP.
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Framers
Guide
IBAG
AG Software Eschen LI
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N/A |
n o |
n o |
N/A |
PC,
cad engine |
? |
8/23/04 Leopold
Minikus "thanks for your interests in the Framer's Guide.
I am sorry, but the development of the Framer's Guide is actually
stopped - and i don't know exactly when we will proceed." Pricing
s/w, ordering management, composition calculation tool, 3d view
of design composition/photo, uses USB dongle.
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FrameX
Frames & Images Knoxville, TN
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N/A $1995 |
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-PC
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Not
currently available. FrameX is used exclusively by Frames &
Images Inc. may be marketed in the future. visual cmc link, full
integrated accounting, automatic purchase orders, individual customer
account web access. |
Frameshop
Pro Visionworks
Soft. Toronto Canada
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N/A was
$60
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n o |
n o |
N/A |
PC |
9 9 |
note: I believe this was discontinued around April 2004.
Moved to inactive list 9.1.04
Phone number and web page were out of service more than a year
before the product was moved to this section of the list. Made
attempts to reach them on the grumble, to no avail.
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IF Retail Management
Wizard International
Mukilteo, WA
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was $895 |
$
3 8 5 |
$
3 8 5 |
$168 per ws from start |
PC |
0 8 |
note:. Moved to inactive list 6/1/16, at vendor request (DS) new product to be developed, as replacement.
Credit
card processing capability, cash register function, bar code
printing & scanning, framing supplies pricing information. Seamless integration
w/optional Wizard MatDesigner & optional Wizard FrameShop Visualize s/w. Optional hardware pkg avail. *Subscription program option: $195 one time license fee, + $29/month
for first workstation. Additional same store w/s are
$10/mo ea. Flexible true month to month subscription w/option to buy any time. Monthly fee incl content/vend updates.
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Masterpiece
NuVoca
s/w, LLC
Atlanta, GA
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N/A was
$495
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1 9 5 |
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$99 |
PC |
9 8 |
note: Website
has been down since 2007. not sure of current product status. If anyone knows,
please contact Mike. Moved to inactive list 7.1.09
Inventory Tracking $295, QuickBooks Integ $295, Web Order $195 upgrade with
webhosting contract (formerly MasterLynk Software Inc)
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