Cobalt Retail Management System
Cobalt RMS: Choose the best plan for your business
Looking for a retail management solution that is reliable, affordable, tried and true?
Merlin Software offers a range of plans to suit the needs and budget of your business. Whether you need a basic package for a small business startup, something more heavy-duty for your growing business, or a premium package for your multisite network, Cobalt RMS is the one stop software solution for one stop shops.
With Cobalt RMS, Merlin Software has you covered. And we’ll back that up by providing your business unlimited system support.
Incredibly Adaptable and Easy to Use
organise, streamline, grow and expand with
Cobalt RMS: the retail management system trusted by independent businesses all across Australia
The Merlin process
in 3 easy steps
Rest assured that your on-boarding agent will streamline the implementation of your Cobalt Retail Management System.
Research & Scope
Identify the deficiencies in your operation.
Find a robust platform to address them.
Book a demo to see Cobalt RMS in action.
Planning & Implementation
Configure Cobalt RMS to suit your business.Train your staff to use it well with our help.Launch the platform and see the results.
Go Live & Grow
Communicate with customers and suppliers.Grow your business and scale operations.Enjoy the benefts of Cobalt RMS.
Pricing
For a tailored quote based on your business needs and size, please contact us today.
Prices are subject to GST and terms and conditions. No upfront fees involved.
| Cobalt RMS Applications | Small Business | Single Site | Multi Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of Sale | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Accounting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Payroll | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Workshop | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Commission Sales | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Payroll | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Head Office Link | ✔ | ||
| Cobalt RMS Features | Small Business | Single Site | Multi Site |
| Scheduled reporting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3rd party integrations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remote access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Centralised debtors & creditors | ✔ | ||
| Centralised controls & reporting | ✔ | ||
| Stock transfer facilities | ✔ | ||
| Remote stock enquiry | ✔ | ||
| Database & Deployment | Small Business | Single Site | Multi Site |
| Number of users | 1–2 | 5+ | 10+ |
| Deployment | Private Cloud | On-Premises or Private Cloud | On-Premises or Private Cloud |
| Cobalt Enterprise Server (on-premises only) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Extra databases | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Server management | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Servers per site | ✔ | ||
| Company owned sites | ✔ | ||
| Franchise structure | ✔ | ||
| Combination of company owned and franchise | ✔ | ||
| Implementation & Support | Small Business | Single Site | Multi Site |
| Included support for all Cobalt RMS modules | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Australian-based support service | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| On-boarding assistance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start-up training | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Quarterly software upgrades | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Encrypted data backups | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| System monitoring | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to Merlin Software’s additional IT services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Merlin User Group Meetings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Additional Options (fees apply) | Small Business | Single Site | Multi Site |
| Non Cobalt support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom programming | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| On-site system configuration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom data feeds | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
What Clients Say
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear it from active Cobalt users.
In 2021 we changed our software system to Cobalt by Merlin Software. We have had great support from Merlin in the initial changeover, which helped make our transition seamless. The ongoing support for day-to-day operations is excellent. Merlin have taken on board any suggestions we have for improvement, which are mainly fine tuning to make it easier to use as the core system works well. We would recommend this software to similar businesses and look forward to a great working relationship with Merlin Software.
The customer service provided by the team is excellent. Their response to a query is fast, very helpful and effective. They know their program and are always looking for ways to improve the system based on customer feedback. We view Cobalt as an asset to our business and an investment in our future. We are confident in the security of our data and are extremely happy with how Cobalt complements our business.
My first introduction to Merlin’s Cobalt Retail system was when I was working with another rural outlet. You certainly don’t need to be computer savvy to operate any of the system’s functions, which is a major reason we took this system on. When we get new staff or even work experience kids, they can all learn Cobalt Retail and operate it within a day. The accountancy functions are very easy to operate. It pretty much does our reports as it goes, so it is basically a check-off when it comes to BAS, payroll and supplier payments.