Logo's two flagship products, Tiger 3 and Netsis, look similar at first glance but are designed for different needs. Tiger 3 is finance- and accounting-heavy; Netsis is production-heavy. The right choice depends on the company's operational structure.
01. Historical Origins
Tiger 3 comes from the classic Logo tradition; it focuses on accounting and general business management. Netsis, after being acquired by Logo in 2011, continued as a production-focused product. The two products are developed by different teams.
02. Production Capabilities
Netsis's production module is stronger: multi-level recipes, alternative materials, capacity planning, full MRP II. Tiger 3 has a production module too, but it's simpler; enough for small-workshop production, not for a large factory.
03. Finance and Accounting
In Tiger 3, the accounting module is more established and the reporting more comprehensive. Netsis has accounting too, but not to Tiger 3's breadth. In multi-company, multi-currency and consolidation scenarios, Tiger 3 is better.
04. Retail and Distribution
Tiger 3 is suitable for retail and distribution companies. Order, dispatch, return and account management have broad scope. Netsis has them too, but simpler; the main focus is production.
05. Price
The two products are in a similar price range. Netsis is usually a bit higher because its production modules are rich. But in both products, the main cost is not the license but implementation and customization.
06. Decision Criterion
Tiger 3: distribution, retail, service, multi-company groups, finance-accounting heavy. Netsis: manufacturing, industry, companies with complex-recipe and capacity-planning needs.