No consultants required

YOU DON'T NEED
AN ERP

You need software that works. Stop paying $500–$1,500+/mo for a system that requires consultants to configure and weeks to learn. Kontrol™ gives you 90+ modules, AI automation, and a modern mobile app at $99/mo. Import your ShopWorks data in minutes.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

Here is what shop owners tell us about ShopWorks before they switch.

Paying $500–$1,500+/mo for software that needs a consultant to configure

Training new hires takes weeks because the UI is so complex

Mobile experience is nonexistent — you are chained to a desktop

No AI automation — every PO, every status update, every reminder is manual

Updates are slow and painful — feels like software from 2010

No customer portal, no team chat, no push-to-talk, no art tools

MIGRATE IN 4 STEPS

Export your ShopWorks data as CSV, upload it, and let our wizard handle the rest.

Export from ShopWorks

Use ShopWorks' data export tools to generate CSV files for your customers, orders, and inventory. Your IT team or ShopWorks rep can help with the export if needed.

Upload to Kontrol™

In your Kontrol™ settings, open the Data Import Wizard. Drop your CSV files in — we handle the column mapping automatically.

Preview & confirm

We show you exactly what will be imported before writing anything. Review counts, check for duplicates, and dry-run if you want.

You are live

Your customers, orders, and history are in Kontrol™. Your team can start working immediately — training takes hours, not weeks.

Dry-run mode — see exactly what imports before it happens

Preview your migration before committing. We show you exactly how many customers, orders, and records will be created, flag any duplicates, and let you run a dry-run that writes nothing to the database.

SHOPWORKS VS. KONTROL™

Feature-for-feature — plus everything ShopWorks has never built.

FeatureShopWorksKontrol™

Starting price

$500+/mo

$99/mo

Enterprise tier

$1,500+/mo

$449/mo (Business)

Setup & configuration

Consultants required

Self-serve in minutes

Training time for new hires

Weeks

Hours

AI assistant (KORA™)

AI email parsing (auto-read POs)

Customer portal (no login)

Portal online payments (Stripe)

Mobile app (native)

Push-to-talk (Kliq™)

Team chat (Slack-style)

Color separation tools (KloudSeps™)

Art cleanup tools (Kleanr™)

TV / production floor mode

Kalibrate™ timers + pricing gap detection

Built-in AssetLab™ digital store

Order management

Multi-location support

Inventory management

Reporting & analytics

Invoice generation & PDF

Pricing and features accurate as of Q1 2026. ShopWorks pricing varies by configuration. Subject to change.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Built from the ground up for decorated apparel shops — not a generic ERP bolted onto your workflow.

KORA™ AI Assistant

128+ tools at your command. Voice-activated, SMS-capable. KORA reads POs, creates jobs, sends reminders, and answers questions about your shop data in real time.

Customer Portal

Customers get a private link to track their order, approve art, and pay invoices online. Zero logins required. Zero phone calls about status.

Production Queue

Kanban board view of everything in production. Drag to update status. Works on any screen, including KrewKast™ production display.

Team Chat + Kliq™ PTT

Built-in Slack-style messaging with channels, DMs, and job @mentions — plus push-to-talk for the production floor.

Invoicing & Payments

Generate professional PDFs, send invoices by email or SMS, and accept online payments via Stripe — built in, not a $200/mo add-on.

Analytics Dashboard

Revenue trends, top customers, job-by-status breakdowns, and projections — all in one view. No report builder certification required.

Kalibrate™ Production Timers

Real-time production timing with pricing gap detection. Know exactly what every job costs to produce — and where you are losing money.

Enterprise Security

2FA, account lockout, TOTP, field-level encryption, RBAC, and full audit logs. SOC 2-ready — without the enterprise price tag.

CSV Import Wizard

Switch from ShopWorks, spreadsheets, or any other system. Smart column mapping, dry-run preview, and bulk import.

SHOP OWNERS WHO MADE THE SWITCH

“We were paying $1,200/mo for ShopWorks and needed a consultant every time we wanted to change a workflow. Kontrol does more for $249/mo and we manage it ourselves.”

James R.

Owner, 20-press operation

“Training new hires on ShopWorks took 3 weeks. With Kontrol, they are productive on day one. The interface just makes sense.”

Angela M.

Production Manager

“The AI inbox and customer portal alone saved us a full-time admin position. ShopWorks never had anything close to this.”

Chris D.

Owner, multi-location shop

COMMON QUESTIONS

Can I import my ShopWorks data into Kontrol™?

Yes. Export your customers, orders, and inventory from ShopWorks as CSV files, then use our Import Wizard. We automatically map columns and let you preview everything before committing. You can also run a dry-run that writes nothing to the database.

What ShopWorks data can I import?

Customers (company name, contacts, email, phone, addresses), Orders/Jobs (order numbers, statuses, due dates, line items, pricing, notes), and inventory records. Invoice data is created automatically from order information.

We have tens of thousands of records. Can Kontrol handle that?

Our importer handles up to 5,000 customers and 10,000 orders per batch. For larger datasets, split your CSV and run multiple imports. Kontrol™ is built on Neon PostgreSQL and handles enterprise-scale data without issue.

Can we run ShopWorks and Kontrol side-by-side during transition?

Absolutely. Many shops run both for 2–4 weeks while training staff. The import is additive — it will not overwrite existing records. This lets you validate everything before fully cutting over.

How does pricing compare to ShopWorks?

ShopWorks typically costs $500–$1,500+/mo depending on modules and user count, plus setup fees and consultant costs. Kontrol™ starts at $99/mo (Starter) with 90+ modules included. Our Business tier at $449/mo includes 25 users and every feature — still less than most ShopWorks configurations.

Do we need IT staff or consultants to set up Kontrol?

No. Kontrol™ is designed for shop owners and managers, not IT departments. You can set up your entire shop in under an hour. If you need help, our team provides free onboarding support — no $200/hr consultant required.

What about features ShopWorks has that Kontrol doesn’t?

ShopWorks has deep payroll integration and some ERP-specific inventory features built for very large operations. If you need full payroll processing inside your shop software, ShopWorks may still fit. But for 95% of decorated apparel shops, Kontrol™ covers everything you need at a fraction of the cost — plus AI, mobile, chat, and art tools that ShopWorks simply does not have.

Are there limits on jobs or invoices?

No. Every Kontrol™ plan — including Starter at $99/mo — includes unlimited jobs, invoices, and customer management. No per-job fees, no hidden caps.

WHAT ACTUALLY MIGRATES.

We believe in transparency. Here's exactly what transfers from ShopWorksto Kontrol™ and what needs manual setup. No surprises.

Migrates automatically

Customer recordsShopWorks uses FileMaker — export to CSV may require manual steps or IT assistance
Order/job historyExportable if your admin can generate CSV reports from OnSite
Product catalogDepends on your ShopWorks configuration and export capabilities

Requires manual setup

ShopWorks ERP configurationsEnterprise settings, custom workflows, and module configurations don't transfer
Payroll integration dataRe-connect payroll via QuickBooks sync in Kontrol™
Custom report templatesKontrol™ has built-in analytics — different system, better insights
User accounts and role hierarchiesCreate team members and assign roles in Kontrol™
Art files and production assetsRe-upload to Kontrol™ file manager or Google Drive sync
Multi-location configurationsSet up locations in Kontrol™ settings — we support multi-location natively

ShopWorks OnSite is built on FileMaker Pro. Data export capabilities vary by version and configuration. We recommend working with your IT admin to generate CSV exports of customers and orders before starting migration. Contact our support team for hands-on migration assistance.

Migration imports are best-effort based on the data ShopWorksmakes available via CSV or data export. Actual results depend on the completeness and format of your exported data. We recommend running a dry-run import first and verifying all records before going live. Art files, design assets, and platform-specific configurations are not transferable between systems and will need to be re-uploaded or re-configured in Kontrol™.

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YOU DON'T NEED
AN ERP

14-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel anytime

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Here is what shop owners tell us about ShopWorks before they switch.

Paying $500–$1,500+/mo for software that needs a consultant to configure

Training new hires takes weeks because the UI is so complex

Mobile experience is nonexistent — you are chained to a desktop

No AI automation — every PO, every status update, every reminder is manual

Updates are slow and painful — feels like software from 2010

No customer portal, no team chat, no push-to-talk, no art tools

SHOP OWNERS WHO MADE THE SWITCH

“We were paying $1,200/mo for ShopWorks and needed a consultant every time we wanted to change a workflow. Kontrol does more for $249/mo and we manage it ourselves.”

James R.

Owner, 20-press operation

“Training new hires on ShopWorks took 3 weeks. With Kontrol, they are productive on day one. The interface just makes sense.”

Angela M.

Production Manager

“The AI inbox and customer portal alone saved us a full-time admin position. ShopWorks never had anything close to this.”

Chris D.

Owner, multi-location shop

COMMON QUESTIONS

Can I import my ShopWorks data into Kontrol™?

What ShopWorks data can I import?

We have tens of thousands of records. Can Kontrol handle that?

Can we run ShopWorks and Kontrol side-by-side during transition?

Absolutely. Many shops run both for 2–4 weeks while training staff. The import is additive — it will not overwrite existing records. This lets you validate everything before fully cutting over.

How does pricing compare to ShopWorks?

Do we need IT staff or consultants to set up Kontrol?

What about features ShopWorks has that Kontrol doesn’t?

Are there limits on jobs or invoices?

No. Every Kontrol™ plan — including Starter at $99/mo — includes unlimited jobs, invoices, and customer management. No per-job fees, no hidden caps.

WHAT ACTUALLY MIGRATES.

We believe in transparency. Here's exactly what transfers from ShopWorksto Kontrol™ and what needs manual setup. No surprises.

Migrates automatically

Customer recordsShopWorks uses FileMaker — export to CSV may require manual steps or IT assistance
Order/job historyExportable if your admin can generate CSV reports from OnSite
Product catalogDepends on your ShopWorks configuration and export capabilities

Requires manual setup

ShopWorks ERP configurationsEnterprise settings, custom workflows, and module configurations don't transfer
Payroll integration dataRe-connect payroll via QuickBooks sync in Kontrol™
Custom report templatesKontrol™ has built-in analytics — different system, better insights
User accounts and role hierarchiesCreate team members and assign roles in Kontrol™
Art files and production assetsRe-upload to Kontrol™ file manager or Google Drive sync
Multi-location configurationsSet up locations in Kontrol™ settings — we support multi-location natively

YOU DON'T NEEDAN ERP

SOUND FAMILIAR?

MIGRATE IN 4 STEPS

Export from ShopWorks

Upload to Kontrol™

Preview & confirm

You are live

Dry-run mode — see exactly what imports before it happens

SHOPWORKS VS. KONTROL™

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

KORA™ AI Assistant

Customer Portal

Production Queue

Team Chat + Kliq™ PTT

Invoicing & Payments

Analytics Dashboard

Kalibrate™ Production Timers

Enterprise Security

CSV Import Wizard

SHOP OWNERS WHO MADE THE SWITCH

COMMON QUESTIONS

WHAT ACTUALLY MIGRATES.

Migrates automatically

Requires manual setup

READY TO LEAVE THE ERP BEHIND?

YOU DON'T NEEDAN ERP

SOUND FAMILIAR?

MIGRATE IN 4 STEPS

Export from ShopWorks

Upload to Kontrol™

Preview & confirm

You are live

Dry-run mode — see exactly what imports before it happens

SHOPWORKS VS. KONTROL™

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

KORA™ AI Assistant

Customer Portal

Production Queue

Team Chat + Kliq™ PTT

Invoicing & Payments

Analytics Dashboard

Kalibrate™ Production Timers

Enterprise Security

CSV Import Wizard

SHOP OWNERS WHO MADE THE SWITCH

COMMON QUESTIONS

WHAT ACTUALLY MIGRATES.

Migrates automatically

Requires manual setup

READY TO LEAVE THE ERP BEHIND?

YOU DON'T NEED
AN ERP

YOU DON'T NEED
AN ERP