Tacton alternatives for manufacturers include Wabric, Configit, HiveCPQ, Epicor CPQ and Configure One. With Wabric, every quote comes ready to build: price, production drawings and bill of materials, created automatically in one go.
A capable CPQ platform, well suited to large enterprises with dedicated implementation teams.
Product data and quoting in one place. Configure in 3D and get the price, parts list, drawings and BIM file straight away, with no engineering handover.
Tacton Alternatives
Every tool here can configure a product and price it. The real difference is what happens after the customer says yes: who makes the production drawings, and how.
| Tool | Built for | How the drawing gets made |
|---|---|---|
| Tacton | Large companies that make complex industrial machines and equipment | Needs a CAD licenseDrawings are made inside CAD software: SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor |
| Wabric | Manufacturers who want every quote to come with ready production drawings | Automatic, from every quoteEvery quote automatically creates what production needs: 2D drawings CAD and the bill of materials. BIM files are available too. |
| Configit | Big companies that already run SAP, Salesforce or PLM software | Via other softwareWe found no built-in drawings. They come from your PLM or CAD software |
| HiveCPQ | Sales teams and dealers who need a good-looking 3D configurator | Made separatelyIts 3D models show the product but aren't used for production. Drawings are made separately |
| Epicor CPQ | Manufacturers who want a 3D configurator, especially Epicor ERP users | Needs a CAD licenseDrawings are made in separate CAD software |
| Configure One | Manufacturers that sell products with many options | Via CAD softwareConnects to your CAD software for drawings. Also creates bills of materials |
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Based on each company's public information and review sites, checked October 2026. Products change, so check details with each company.
"The configurator handles the visual design step. Sales conversations now start with a configured room already in view, letting engineers focus on technical questions and closing rather than basic option selection."
Change a product once, and your quotes, partner portal, and webshop update instantly. No separate systems to keep in sync.
€490/mo (Starter), €790/mo (Scale), custom for Enterprise. Unlimited users on Scale and Enterprise. No "Contact Sales" to find out what it costs. No surprise invoices as your team grows.
Distributors and end customers configure in 3D and see the price as they go. The drawings are made automatically, so nobody waits on engineering.
| Feature | Tacton CPQ | Wabric |
|---|---|---|
| PRODUCT DATA & CONFIGURATION | ||
| Product Data Management | Via PIM integration (PLM, PIM, ERP via API) | ✓ Built-in PIM — one database |
| 3D Visual Configurator | ✓ Available (incl. AR) | ✓ Real-time parametric 3D — the model you see is the engineering geometry, not a separate visual layer |
| Customer Branding | ~ Varies by implementation | ✓ Client branding in configurator |
| PRICING & LICENSING | ||
| Pricing Transparency | ✕ No public pricing — contact sales | ✓ Published: €490/mo–custom |
| User Licensing Model | Per-user licensing (cost varies by seat count) | ✓ Unlimited users (Scale/Enterprise plans) |
| IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT | ||
| Implementation Timeline | Typically 6+ months; partner-led implementation recommended | ✓ Incremental rollout — depends on product data readiness |
| Day-to-Day Management | IT/admin team typically required for configuration changes | ✓ Product team manages PIM → auto-syncs to CPQ |
| CHANNELS & INTEGRATIONS | ||
| B2B Partner/Distributor Portal | ✓ Available via omnichannel module | ✓ Included in Scale plan (€790/mo) |
| B2C Self-Service Webshop | Via eCommerce integrations (e.g. Intershop) | ✓ Built-in webshop module |
| CRM & ERP Integration | ✓ Pre-built: Salesforce, SAP, MS Dynamics 365 | ✓ Pre-built: SAP, Odoo, MS Dynamics, Directo, Salesforce CRM |
| CAD Output | Through Design Automation inside SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor (separate CAD license needed) | ✓ Native DWG/STEP/IFC export (Enterprise plan, one format choice) |
Tacton® is a registered trademark of Tacton Systems AB. This comparison is based on publicly available information and verified user reviews from G2, Capterra, and Gartner Peer Insights as of October 2026. Wabric is an independent product and is not affiliated with Tacton.
Implementation: One-time setup fee based on number of products, rule complexity, and required integrations. No hidden fees. No mandatory ongoing consultants.
Tacton alternatives for manufacturers include Wabric, Configit, HiveCPQ, Epicor CPQ and Configure One. The right pick depends on what has to happen after the quote. Wabric creates the production drawing, bill of materials and BIM file from the configurator itself. Configit, Epicor CPQ and Configure One work through PLM or CAD systems, and HiveCPQ focuses on the sales configurator.
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