TOTVS Alternative:
trade marketing without ERP complexity
PMR charges per visit completed. Same-day onboarding for promoter teams, no months of ERP implementation, no IT team required. Public pricing from $0.40/visit.
PMR vs TOTVS:
feature by feature
A direct look at the key differences. TOTVS is a large ERP requiring months of implementation and an IT team. PMR is a focused tool for trade marketing promoter execution, live on day one.
| Feature | TOTVS | PMR Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | ERP license + annual contract | Pay-per-visit (pay only for completed visits) |
| Public pricing | No public pricing | ✓ From $0.40/visit, with volume tiers |
| Idle cost | Annual contract runs regardless | ✓ Zero idle cost: no visit, no charge |
| Contract | Annual enterprise contract | ✓ No minimum contract |
| Mobile app (iOS & Android) | External module | ✓ |
| GPS check-in | ✓ | ✓ Geotagged check-in/out with photo |
| Checklists | Requires IT configuration | ✓ Configurable by chain, banner or store type |
| Real-time reports | Requires integration | ✓ Trade marketing dashboard with filters by rep, region and period |
| AI image recognition | Not informed | ✓ Add-on available |
| Support | Enterprise support | ✓ Dedicated support in EN / ES / PT |
| Language | Portuguese | ✓ EN / ES / PT |
| Onboarding | 3 to 6 months, IT team required | App live on day one, free onboarding |
| Ideal team size | Large corporations with dedicated IT | Trade marketing promoter teams, 1 to 2,000+ |
Information about TOTVS based on publicly available data from review sites and the company's official website. Prices and conditions may vary.
Specialized for promoters,
not a corporate ERP
TOTVS is the largest ERP in Latin America. For trade marketing teams, that means months of implementation, IT dependency, and enterprise pricing. PMR delivers the same PDV execution results in hours, not months.
Specialized for field promoters, not a corporate ERP
TOTVS is the largest ERP in Latin America: finance, HR, supply chain, sales force. Its trade marketing module requires the full ERP stack. PMR is a focused tool built for PDV execution: install, configure, and go in hours.
Live on day one, not after 6 months
TOTVS implementations require months of project planning, IT work, and user training. PMR delivers same-day onboarding for trade marketing teams with zero IT dependency.
Transparent pricing with no ERP commitment
TOTVS pricing only surfaces after months of enterprise sales cycles. PMR pricing starts at $0.40/visit, publicly available, with no annual commitment required.
Pricing you can calculate
before signing anything
No commercial proposal required to discover the price. Your operation cost is predictable from day one.
Volume policy
The more visits, the lower the per-visit cost. Pricing starts from $0.40 per visit for initial volumes and decreases progressively as the operation scales.
- ✓ No ERP license or implementation fee
- ✓ No charge for inactive reps
- ✓ No minimum lock-in period
AI-powered Add-ons
PMR offers optional Add-ons to extend field operation capabilities. AI modules enable in-store image recognition, shelf analysis and automatic stockout detection from photos.
- ✦ AI image recognition at point of sale
- ✦ Automated share-of-shelf analysis
- ✦ Photo-based stockout detection with real-time alerts
Questions from teams
considering a switch
Is TOTVS designed for trade marketing promoter teams?
TOTVS is Brazil's largest ERP with modules for finance, HR, logistics, and sales force. Its trade marketing module exists within that larger ecosystem. PMR was built specifically for promoter management and PDV execution, with same-day onboarding and no IT dependency.
How does PMR pricing compare to TOTVS?
TOTVS pricing involves ERP licensing, annual contracts, and implementation fees with no public pricing. PMR charges per visit executed, from $0.40, with a transparent pricing table. No annual commitment, no implementation cost.
How long does implementation take: TOTVS vs PMR?
TOTVS ERP implementations typically take 3 to 6 months with a dedicated IT team. PMR delivers same-day onboarding: field reps install the app, managers configure checklists, and visits are monitored immediately with no IT dependency.
Can PMR replace the TOTVS trade marketing module?
For teams whose core need is PDV execution: GPS check-in, configurable checklists, shelf photos, stockout tracking, and real-time reports, PMR covers those needs with greater agility and lower total cost. AI image recognition is available as an Add-on.
Does PMR require a minimum contract?
No. PMR's pay-per-visit model requires no lock-in, no annual commitment, and no IT team. Use as much as your operation needs.
Volume policy: higher visit volumes get lower per-visit rates. Request a quote to see the full tier table.
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