Compare sertica and caterzen on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both ERP & Business Management tools, Custom / Quote-based vs CaterZen is sold on…
At a Glance
sertica
caterzen
Primary category
ERP & Business Management
ERP & Business Management
Rating
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Pricing model
Custom / Quote-based
CaterZen is sold on fixed monthly subscription tiers: Pro at $179/mo, Pro Plus at $199/mo, and Marketing Pro Plus at $229/mo, plus a custom-priced Enterprise tier for multi-location operations (caterzen.com/pricing).
Starting price
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$179/mo
Free plan
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Free trial
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Yes
Platforms
Web
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Team collaboration
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Yes
AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
sertica
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
caterzen
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
sertica
Pros
Backed by RINA, an established marine classification society with over 160 years of maritime industry expertise
Long operating track record — in continuous development and use since 1989/1991
Broad, integrated module coverage spanning maintenance, procurement, HSQE, crewing, performance, reporting, and logbook in one system
Proven at scale, with deployments across 3,000+ ships for 100+ shipping companies in 70+ countries
Offers both cloud hosting and on-premise deployment options
Cons
No public pricing — prospective customers must contact sales for a quote rather than self-serve signup
Purpose-built for the shipping/maritime industry, so it is not applicable outside fleet and vessel operations
Onboarding appears to be sales- and services-led (demos, data migration, training) rather than instant self-service setup
caterzen
Pros
All-in-one catering CRM, online ordering, kitchen production, and marketing platform, reducing the need to stitch together separate tools.
Every published plan includes unlimited users and transactions, so the subscription price doesn't rise as a team or order volume grows.
Built specifically around catering workflows -- BEO templates, kitchen production reports, drop-off vs. full-service order handling -- rather than adapted from a generic CRM or restaurant POS.
Connects to established third-party tools like QuickBooks Online, Google Calendar/Workspace, Chowly (20+ POS systems), and Burq delivery drivers rather than requiring a closed ecosystem.
Cons
Enterprise-tier pricing is not published and requires contacting sales, making it harder to comparison-shop upfront.
Features such as custom-branded ordering sites, marketing systems, and VoIP calling are gated behind the $199/mo and $229/mo tiers rather than included in the base $179/mo plan.
Optional add-ons like SMS, fax, calls, and direct mail carry separate per-use fees on top of the monthly subscription.