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# Compare STEP vs Surefront

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> Detailed comparison between STEP and Surefront. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | STEP | Surefront |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 4 | 12 |
| **Starting Price** | DKK400 000,00 | US$0,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### STEP

Industry leaders rely on Stibo Systems multi-domain Master Data Management (MDM) solutions to provide cross-channel consistency by linking product, customer, suppliers, location information.

### Surefront

Surefront Unified PLM, PIM and CRM Collaboration.

## Key features

### STEP

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Content Creation
- Customizable Branding
- Data Modeling
- Data Quality Control
- Digital Asset Management
- Document Management
- Metadata Management
- Multi-Domain
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Search/Filter
- Tagging
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

### Surefront

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Content Creation
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Data Modeling
- Data Quality Control
- Digital Asset Management
- Document Management
- Document Templates
- Metadata Management
- Pricing Management
- Product Catalog
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Search/Filter
- Supplier Qualification
- Tagging
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View STEP Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/113433/step)
- [View Surefront Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/214490/surefront)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/113433/214490/step/vs/surefront)

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