CIM Software Food ERP vs Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP vs Verify Technologies

CIM Software sells Cim50 and Cim200, manufacturing and MRP modules that add batch traceability, bills of materials, works orders, planning and production scheduling to Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 200 Professional. Exel Computer Systems, a British company founded in 1985, sells EFACS E/8, an ERP system for manufacturers that it configures for food and beverage producers. Verify Technologies is an Irish software company selling web-based business management software for food producers, along with pharmaceutical, medical device and waste-management firms. All three are listed under Food & Beverage ERP. They differ in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, CIM Software Food ERP lists GBP 313.5 per month. Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP and Verify Technologies do not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: CIM Software Food ERP: UK food manufacturers on Sage accounting; Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP: Food and drink manufacturers with short shelf-life stock; Verify Technologies: Food manufacturers needing traceability.

  • platforms

    They do not run on the same platforms. CIM Software Food ERP: Windows; Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP: Web; Verify Technologies: Web.

  • countries covered

    Country coverage differs. CIM Software Food ERP names 2 countries, Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP names 1 country and Verify Technologies names 4 countries. 1 country appears in every list.

  • company background

    CIM Software Food ERP was founded in 1991, Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP in 1985 and Verify Technologies in 2005. CIM Software Food ERP is based in Southampton, United Kingdom, Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP in Nottingham, United Kingdom and Verify Technologies in Limerick, Ireland.

Side by side

CIM Software Food ERP vs Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP vs Verify Technologies: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldCIM Software Food ERPExel Computing Food & Beverage ERPVerify Technologies
What it isCIM Software sells Cim50 and Cim200, manufacturing and MRP modules that add batch traceability, bills of materials, works orders, planning and production scheduling to Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 200 Professional.Exel Computer Systems, a British company founded in 1985, sells EFACS E/8, an ERP system for manufacturers that it configures for food and beverage producers.Verify Technologies is an Irish software company selling web-based business management software for food producers, along with pharmaceutical, medical device and waste-management firms.
Best forUK food manufacturers on Sage accounting; Smaller producers (Cim50); Medium to large manufacturers (Cim200)Food and drink manufacturers with short shelf-life stock; Bakery, dairy, confectionery and ready meal producers; UK manufacturers wanting one system for finance, MRP and traceabilityFood manufacturers needing traceability; Small producers without an IT team; Bakeries and meat producers
Pricing modelSubscription per monthQuote onlySubscription
Starting priceGBP 313.5 per monthNot publishedNot published
Free planNoNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot publishedNone stated (the vendor says no minimum commitments)
PlatformsWindowsWebWeb
CountriesIreland, United KingdomUnited KingdomCanada, Czech Republic, Ireland, United Kingdom
LanguagesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations2Not published5
CertificationsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot publishedDesigned for EU Food Law 178/2002, US FSMA, Safe Food for Canadians Act and 21 CFR Part 11 (vendor claim, no audit named), Hosted on a private cloud on Microsoft Azure
Founded199119852005
HeadquartersSouthampton, United KingdomNottingham, United KingdomLimerick, Ireland
OwnerEverfield (acquired 2026)Not publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by CIM Software Food ERP

  • Sage 200 Professional
  • Sage 50 Accounts

Named only by Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP

Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.

Named only by Verify Technologies

  • MfgPro
  • QuickBooks
  • SAGE Accounts
  • SAP
  • SysPro

Which to choose

CIM Software Food ERP

Choose CIM Software Food ERP if you are in one of these groups: UK food manufacturers on Sage accounting; Smaller producers (Cim50); Medium to large manufacturers (Cim200).

Less suited to: Manufacturers that do not use Sage 50 Accounts or Sage 200 Professional, since both products are built as integrated add-ons to those systems.

Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP

Choose Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP if you are in one of these groups: Food and drink manufacturers with short shelf-life stock; Bakery, dairy, confectionery and ready meal producers; UK manufacturers wanting one system for finance, MRP and traceability.

Verify Technologies

Choose Verify Technologies if you fit its listed audience: Food manufacturers needing traceability; Small producers without an IT team; Bakeries and meat producers.

What we could not confirm

CIM Software Food ERP

  • Contract term and renewal
  • Employee count and funding
  • Named food customers
  • Security certifications for the software
  • Whether the food page price applies to a food-specific edition (prices are for Cim50 and Cim200 generally)

Exel Computing Food & Beverage ERP

  • Any price, licence model or contract term (quote only)
  • Named integrations
  • Employee count and funding
  • Security certifications
  • Countries beyond the UK

Verify Technologies

  • Any price or plan tiers
  • Legal entity name and registration
  • Founders, employee count and funding
  • Security certifications such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001
  • Interface languages and the countries where customers are located
  • Whether the mobile apps are published on the App Store or Google Play
  • Suitability for restaurants: the site targets producers and manufacturers, not restaurant kitchens

Go further

CIM Software Food ERP profileExel Computing Food & Beverage ERP profileVerify Technologies profile

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Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

CIM Software Food ERP, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Food functionality, modules, support, migrationhttps://cim-software.co.uk/industries/food-manufacturing/
  2. History (1991, 2017 incorporation), Everfield acquisition, addresshttps://cim-software.co.uk/about-us/
  3. Cim50 modules and Sage 50 integrationhttps://cim-software.co.uk/cim50/
  4. Cim200 modules and Sage 200 integrationhttps://cim-software.co.uk/cim200/
  5. Prices, user limits, percentage BOMs, target markethttps://cim-software.co.uk/cim50-vs-cim200/
  6. Hosted virtual desktop optionhttps://cim-software.co.uk/hosting/
  7. Windows compatibility noteshttps://cim-software.co.uk/sage-50-accounts/manufacturing/