Moraware vs Lithiq OS: which fabrication software fits your shop?

Pricing: per-user modules vs. flat monthly rate

The most immediate difference between Moraware and Lithiq OS is how they charge. Moraware sells its products separately — CounterGo for quoting and estimating, Systemize for scheduling, and an Inventory add-on. Each product carries a per-user monthly fee. Lithiq OS bundles quoting, scheduling, inventory, drawing, 3D layouts, invoicing, and client portal into a single flat monthly price with no per-user charges.

Here is what that looks like at different shop sizes:

• 2-person shop. Moraware: 2 CounterGo users = ~$200/mo. No scheduling or inventory. Lithiq OS Starter: $179/mo for up to 5 users, everything included.
• 5-person shop. Moraware: 5 CounterGo users = ~$500/mo + 5 Systemize users = ~$600/mo + Inventory = ~$710+/mo total. Lithiq OS Pro: $419/mo for up to 10 users, everything included.
• 10-person shop. Moraware: 10 CounterGo + 10 Systemize + Inventory = $1,220+/mo. Lithiq OS Pro: still $419/mo (covers up to 10 users).

The per-user model means every new hire — whether it is an estimator, a scheduler, or a shop floor assistant — adds to the software bill. Lithiq OS caps cost at the plan level regardless of how many people are using the platform. For the full Moraware pricing breakdown, see the Moraware pricing deep dive.

Drawing and CAD: separate tools vs. built-in

Moraware CounterGo is a quoting and estimating tool. It does not include a drawing or CAD editor — fabricators typically use separate tools for field templates and then input dimensions into CounterGo for the quote. Lithiq OS includes a full 3D/CAD layout editor directly in the platform. You draw the template, generate the quote, and see the finished layout in 3D — all from the same job record.

Lithiq OS also supports DXF import, so if you already have templates from LumiGauge, Templify, or other field-measured DXF files, you can bring them directly into the platform. This eliminates the re-drawing step that slows down shops using Moraware with a separate CAD tool.

Scheduling: Systemize vs. built-in calendar

Moraware Systemize is a dedicated scheduling product priced at ~$120/user/month. It is a capable tool, but it is a separate purchase from CounterGo. For shops that need both quoting and scheduling — which is most shops — you are paying for two products and managing two logins.

Lithiq OS scheduling is included in every plan. Jobs flow from quote to schedule in one click. Templates, fabrication, and installs appear on a shared calendar that the whole team can access from any device. There is no extra module to buy, no separate login, and no per-user surcharge.

Inventory: add-on vs. built-in slab tracking

Moraware offers an Inventory add-on, but pricing is not published on their public pages — you have to contact sales. Lithiq OS includes slab inventory tracking in every plan. Track slabs by yardage, lot, bundle, and location. Search remnants before ordering new material. See available stock per job. When a job needs material, the system surfaces what you already own before suggesting a new purchase.

The difference matters for shops that want to reduce material waste. If your inventory tool is disconnected from your quoting tool, you are guessing at slab availability during the estimate. When inventory is part of the same platform as quoting and drawing, you can check remnants and full slabs at quote time — before the customer even signs.

Client portal and approvals

Moraware does not list a client-facing portal or interactive approval system on its public pages. Fabricators using Moraware typically send PDFs or emails for client review, then manage change orders manually.

Lithiq OS includes a client portal with interactive approval links. Clients can view their 3D layout, approve seams and edge profiles, leave comments, and upload reference images — all from a browser on any device. The portal captures approvals with timestamps, so there is a clear record of what was agreed. Change orders link back to the original approval, eliminating the back-and-forth that eats into shop time.

AI features: LithiqMatch bookmatching and AI nesting

Neither 3D layouts nor AI slab nesting appear on Moraware's public product pages. Lithiq OS includes both. LithiqMatch AI bookmatching analyzes slab veining patterns and suggests optimal bookmatched layouts for feature walls, islands, and waterfall edges. AI nesting evaluates thousands of piece placements to minimize waste across a full slab — the kind of optimization that would take a human hours to approximate.

For shops fabricating natural stone or quartzite where vein matching matters, AI bookmatching is not a luxury — it is a competitive advantage. Clients notice the difference between a matched waterfall edge and a random one, and that difference wins higher-margin projects.

Mobile and field access

Both Moraware and Lithiq OS are web-based, meaning they run in a browser with no desktop installation. However, Lithiq OS is designed mobile-first — the interface adapts to phone and tablet screens so templateers and installers can access job details, update status, and upload photos from the field. Moraware's web apps are functional on mobile but are not described as mobile-first on their public pages.

For shops where the crew is in the field more than in the office, mobile-first design is not cosmetic — it determines whether the software actually gets used by the team or becomes an office-only tool that field staff work around.

Migration: switching from Moraware to Lithiq OS

Switching platforms is the most common concern for shops considering a move. Here is what a Moraware-to-Lithiq migration looks like in practice:

• Templates and layouts. Export your field-measured DXF files from whatever template tool you use (LumiGauge, Templify, pen-and-paper scanned). Import them directly into Lithiq OS — no re-drawing needed.
• Customer and job data. Export from Moraware as CSV. Import into Lithiq OS using the built-in CSV importer for customers, jobs, and inventory records.
• Inventory. Enter slab inventory into Lithiq OS. For shops with large inventories, the CSV import handles bulk entry. Track lot, bundle, yardage, and location from day one.
• Scheduling. Rebuild your active schedule in Lithiq OS. Most shops have 2-4 weeks of active jobs — re-entering them takes under an hour.
• QuickBooks. Connect QuickBooks Online integration during onboarding. Historical data stays in QuickBooks; future invoices sync automatically.

Lithiq OS offers onboarding support for data migration and configuration. Most shops are operational within a few days, with full historical import completed within the first two weeks. For more detail on the Moraware landscape, see the Moraware alternatives overview.