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Focus Softnet vs Matiyas Solutions
Two Kuwait software options, compared side by side for Kuwait trades.
Which should you choose?
Focus Softnet and Matiyas Solutions are both Tier A. Compare the typical pricing shown for each below. The tier is not a quality ranking: weigh the pros, cons, pricing and Kuwait-specific notes below against your trade and region.
Focus Softnet
Tier A · ListedERP, CRM and HR suite with construction project costing and CAFM
Focus Softnet, established in 1992 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, sells the Focus X ERP with CRM, HCM, CAFM and real-estate modules and says it operates from 27 offices in 17 countries. It has a Kuwait office in Panasonic Tower on Fahad Al-Salem Street, Kuwait City. Its Kuwait construction ERP page covers project budgets and milestones, procurement, cost control, payroll and site updates.
Pros
- + Kuwait City office with a local phone line
- + Construction ERP covers project budgets, procurement, cost control and payroll
- + Focus CAFM for facility management and maintenance work orders
- + Cloud or on-premise deployment; multilingual and multi-currency (per Focus)
Cons
- − No public prices: brochure, demo and quote only
- − Broad suite, more than a small contractor needs
- − Arabic interface not stated on the Kuwait pages
- − ERP implementation effort
Kuwait note
Focus runs a Kuwait office in Kuwait City (Panasonic Tower, Al-Quibla area) and lists service areas including Hawally, Salmiya, Fahaheel and Shuwaikh. Its Kuwait pages do not name PIFSS or Kuwait Labour Law payroll rules, so ask for a demo of local payroll and Arabic screens before buying.
Matiyas Solutions
Tier A · ListedERPNext implementer with Kuwait payroll and construction set-ups
Matiyas Solutions implements ERPNext, the open-source ERP; Frappe lists it as a Bronze Partner in India, and Matiyas lists offices in India, Nigeria and a Kuwait office in Munira Tower, Fahaheel. Its Kuwait page says its set-up handles Kuwait Labour Law payroll, PIFSS contributions for Kuwaiti nationals, WPS files, KWD and an Arabic right-to-left interface. Its construction ERP covers BOQ import, project budgets, subcontract billing with retention, and labour payroll.
Pros
- + Kuwait payroll set-up: Labour Law, PIFSS and WPS (per Matiyas)
- + Construction features: BOQ import, budgets, subcontract billing and retention
- + Arabic right-to-left interface and KWD handling (per Matiyas)
- + Built on ERPNext, which is open source
Cons
- − No public prices: demo and quote only
- − Kuwait page gives an Indian phone number
- − Results depend on the implementation partner, not a packaged product
- − ERPNext needs configuration before use
Kuwait note
Matiyas lists an office in Munira Tower, Mecca Street, Fahaheel, and says its ERPNext set-up covers Kuwait Labour Law payroll, PIFSS contributions and WPS files. Its Kuwait contact details are an Indian phone number and email, so ask who will support you locally.
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