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# ALERE

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> ALERE is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that helps businesses in aviation, food and beverages, distribution, apparel, packaging, textile, and other industries handle operations related to order management, job scheduling, inventory tracking, dispatching, and other processes.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 18 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 18 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: TIW Technology
- **Location**: Easton, US
- **Founded**: 1983

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$16,250.00
- **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: ALERE is perpetually licensed and includes 5 concurrent users. Additional modules may be added at any time.

Software maintenance is a fixed per module fee includes factory technical support, upgrades, and access to a self service training portal.

The final price for ALERE will be determined by the number of modules/features required. Please contact TIW to discuss your project scope and a quote.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Accounting Software
- Accounts Payable Software
- Accounts Receivable Software
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Automated Scheduling
- Automatic Billing
- BOM Creation
- Backorder Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Label Management
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning

## Integrations (6 total)

- FedEx Ship Manager
- Microsoft Outlook
- Shopify
- TaxJar
- WorldView
- authorize.net

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Distribution Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/2547/distribution-accounting/software)

## Related Categories

- [Distribution Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/2547/distribution-accounting/software)
- [MRP Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/895/mrp/software)
- [Manufacturing Execution System Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1245/manufacturing-execution/software)
- [Order Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/594/order-management/software)
- [Enterprise Resource Planning Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/322/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Xero](https://www.getapp.ca/software/1671/xero) — 4.4/5 (3273 reviews)
2. [NetSuite](https://www.getapp.ca/software/9137/netsuite) — 4.2/5 (2003 reviews)
3. [Odoo](https://www.getapp.ca/software/102445/odoo) — 4.2/5 (1294 reviews)
4. [Sage Intacct](https://www.getapp.ca/software/10360/intacct) — 4.3/5 (608 reviews)
5. [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.getapp.ca/software/115227/quickbooks-enterprise) — 4.5/5 (20614 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Number one accounting software." — 4.0/5

> **Gedion** | *March 24, 2025* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The software has robust financial reporting capabilities and its customizability according to users needs. ALERE is able to build accurate financial reports.
> 
> **Cons**: The software is quite expensive and the reporting tools are not effective.
> 
> ALERE introduction in our organisation has been major breakthrough. The product has offered us real-time financial reports which has made it easier for us to bulk data in multiple dimensions.

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### "Alere is AWESOME \!" — 5.0/5

> **Miranda** | *February 6, 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: My clinic used alere for occupational services. Very user friendly.
> 
> **Cons**: Every once in a while there is glitches that last a couple of hours.
> 
> Great experience, quick and self explanitory.

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### "Boyesen, Inc." — 4.0/5

> **Karen** | *March 13, 2023* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Alere is very user friendly.  Alere can also be configured easily for our needs.
> 
> **Cons**: Not enough space for customer information without customization
> 
> We are very happy with Alere.   As well as the fact that it is very user friendly.

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### "Embracing the New on a reliable codebase." — 5.0/5

> **Jay** | *June 30, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Intuitive, easy to use, stable, effortless upgrade from file based to SQL Server backend, on-prem with option with VARs to host in the cloud. Continuously being up-graded.
> 
> **Cons**: Still a few areas, such as authentication to 64 bit Office 365 are still under development but should be released in the next version.
> 
> Excellent. Clients are pleased with the core product, and easy ability to customize. Each release offers new capabilities, integration with web services.

And clients always have full access to their data.

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### "JX Nippon Mining & Metals review" — 5.0/5

> **Carla** | *March 9, 2023* | Mining & Metals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The way all the modules interact with each other and are linked are most beneficial. The manufacturing module lets you set up machines with an overhead rate so the cost of the machine is layered onto the cost of the manufactured items. A direct labor rate is used for the labor portion of the costs as well.  TIW created custom modifications that make Alere even easier to use for the manufacturing personnel.
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> **Cons**: Sometimes the reports are too lengthy and have too many columns.
> 
> The system is very robust and causes no problems. I like working with the staff at TIW too. They are always helpful and offer suggestions when creating custom modifications.

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