APyS bundles e-labels into their wine ERP system. Glasswise offers e-labels independently. Here is why that difference matters for your winery.
David Wippel
Founder of Glasswise
APyS by soppe + partner is a well-known wine management ERP system with nearly 40 years of history. It covers everything from Kellerbuch (cellar book) to order management, accounting, and production planning. Recently, they added e-label functionality as a module within their ERP ecosystem.
Glasswise is a standalone e-label and wine data platform. It works independently of any ERP system and integrates with whatever tools you already use.
This comparison is not about which is a better ERP. It is about whether your e-labels should be tied to your ERP, or independent.
Disclosure: This article is written by the Glasswise team.
When your e-labels are a module inside your ERP system, several things happen:
Your e-labels are tied to your ERP contract. If you ever want to switch your wine management software, your e-labels go with it. Every QR code printed on every bottle in circulation points to your ERP provider's domain. Switching ERPs means either reprinting labels or hoping your old provider keeps the redirects running.
You cannot evaluate the e-label on its own merits. You did not choose APyS because of their e-label design or features. You chose it because of their Kellerbuch or order management. The e-label came bundled. But is the bundled solution actually the best e-label for your brand?
Your QR codes belong to the ERP provider. APyS e-labels are hosted on elabel.apys.de. If you leave APyS, those URLs may stop working. With Glasswise, your QR codes come with a wine-long guarantee, and we offer forwarding to any new destination even after cancellation.
Let's be fair about what APyS brings to the table:
If you are already an APyS customer and happy with their entire ecosystem, the bundled e-label is the path of least resistance.
Independence. Glasswise works alongside any ERP, Kellerbuch, or wine management system. Your e-labels are not tied to any single vendor. Switch your ERP tomorrow, your e-labels keep working.
Custom design. APyS e-labels use a standard layout generated from ERP data. Glasswise e-labels are designed to match your brand: your colors, typography, imagery, and storytelling.
Marketing QR. "Scan with Glasswise" redirects customers from the e-label to your website or shop. Your mandatory QR code becomes a marketing tool, not just a compliance checkbox.
Wine-long guarantee. Your QR codes work forever. Even if you cancel Glasswise, we guarantee forwarding. You are never locked in.
Open interfaces. Glasswise integrates with ERP systems through open APIs. You get the best of both worlds: keep your ERP for what it does well, use Glasswise for e-labels and wine data presentation.
| Feature | APyS E-Label | Glasswise |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Bundled with ERP | EUR 99/year standalone |
| Custom brand design | No (ERP-generated layout) | Yes (full customization) |
| Independent of ERP | No (requires APyS) | Yes (works with any system) |
| QR code ownership | ERP provider domain | Wine-long guarantee |
| Marketing QR redirect | No | Yes |
| Central wine data hub | Via ERP | Standalone + ERP integration |
| Open API | Limited | Yes |
| Concierge service | No | Yes (premium tier) |
The question is not "APyS or Glasswise?" for your entire wine management. APyS is an ERP. Glasswise is an e-label and data platform. They can coexist.
The question is: do you want your e-labels locked into your ERP vendor, or do you want them independent?
If you switch ERPs in five years, your Glasswise e-labels and QR codes keep working. If your e-labels are inside APyS, you face a migration problem for every bottle in circulation.
You can use Glasswise alongside APyS. Your wine data stays in APyS for cellar management and accounting. Your e-labels live in Glasswise for brand presentation and compliance. The two systems complement each other.
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