Plan on the Go by Hunt ERP: A SalesBuzz Alternative at Half the Cost, No Recurring Fees

If you run a distribution business, an FMCG company, food distribution, perfume distribution, restaurants with delivery, or any business with field sales reps visiting customers — you have heard of SalesBuzz. It is the most well-known field sales force automation (SFA) platform in the Middle East.

The problem? Pricing. SalesBuzz costs thousands of dollars annually as a recurring subscription, and if you stop paying — the system stops. Each new rep means another subscription.

At Hunt ERP, we built the alternative. Its name is Plan on the Go — a complete field sales module built into Hunt-lite ERP, with:

• ✅ Half the cost of SalesBuzz
• ✅ No recurring annual fees — pay once
• ✅ 100% Arabic — nothing in English where it shouldnt be
• ✅ Integrated with your inventory and accounting (not a standalone system)
• ✅ Free 24/7 Arabic technical support for life
• 🔜 Native mobile rep app currently in development

What is Plan on the Go?

Plan on the Go is a complete field-sales module built on the same Hunt ERP philosophy: it gets tailored to your business. Whether you run an FMCG company with 200 reps or a small distributor with 5 reps, the system serves you.

Features in Detail

1. Routes

Each rep has a defined route — the customers they should visit today in a specific order. The system orders them geographically to reduce time and fuel.

2. Daily Loads

Before the rep heads out, the warehouse loads their vehicle with specified quantities. The system records every item and quantity. The rep must confirm receipt before departing.

3. GPS Customer Locations

Each customer has a GPS location pinned on the map. When a rep visits a customer, the system verifies the rep is actually at the right location (no fake visits).

4. Live Rep Tracking

As a manager, you have a map showing all reps right now:

• Where each rep is
• When was the last visit
• How many sales so far
• Whether they are following the route or deviating

5. GPS Check-in/Check-out

The rep clocks in from the mobile app in the morning, and the system records the location. If a rep claims to be at work but is actually at home, you will know.

6. Customer Visits

Full visit lifecycle:

1. Start visit: Rep opens the mobile app and starts a customer visit (location and time logged)
2. Show products: Browse catalog, prices, and offers
3. Issue invoice: Sell to the customer from mobile, the invoice prints or sends via WhatsApp
4. Collect cash: Take cash from the customer (cash or check)
5. Returns: Accept returned goods if any
6. End visit: Close the visit (departure time logged)

7. Supervisor-Approved Field Collections

Any cash collection by a rep does not post directly to accounts. It must go to a supervisor for approval. This prevents rep fraud.

8. Supervisor-Approved Field Returns

Same idea as collections — rep returns must be approved by a supervisor before affecting inventory or accounts.

9. Accountant-Approved Variance

End of day, when the rep returns to the office: there is a variance between what they took out and what they returned (sales + returns + collections). Any variance goes to the accountant for approval. This keeps your books 100% accurate.

10. Day Close

Each rep closes their day:

• Sales list for the day
• Collections list
• Returns list
• Remaining vehicle variance
• Rep electronic signature
• Final PDF for archiving

11. Per-Rep Targets and Commissions

For each rep:

• Monthly target by quantity or value
• Sales commission %
• Collection commission
• Live performance report

12. New Customer Creation from Mobile

If the rep finds a new customer in the field, they can add them from mobile. If they request credit, the credit request goes to a supervisor for approval. This keeps you constantly growing new customers.

13. Push Notifications

Real-time notifications to reps about:

• New load order
• Customer near your location
• Overdue collection reminder
• Days target

14. Comprehensive Reports

For management:

• Per-rep sales report
• Visits analysis (visits breakdown)
• Variance report (if there is a discrepancy between actual and recorded)
• Per-route performance
• Inactive customers

SalesBuzz Comparison

Industries That Benefit from Plan on the Go

FMCG and food distribution

50+ reps visiting stores? Plan on the Go is essential. Tracking, collections, returns.

Pharmaceutical distribution

Pharmacies must be visited regularly. The system schedules visits.

Beverage and juice distribution

Daily reps with large loads. The system tracks every penny.

Perfume and cosmetics distribution

Bundle products and returns.

Cleaning products distribution

Multiple products, many reps, daily cash collection.

Bakery and confectionery distribution

Sensitive products with short shelf life — daily visit tracking essential.

How Much Do You Save with Plan on the Go?

A medium distribution company with 20 reps:

• SalesBuzz: ~$15-25/rep/month × 20 × 12 = $3,600-6,000 annually = ~EGP 110,000-180,000
• Plan on the Go: Included with full Hunt-lite ERP package (EGP 1,000/month = EGP 12,000/year) — savings ~EGP 100,000+ annually

And this also includes: accounting, inventory, POS, HR, CRM, reports. Not just field sales.

FAQ

Do I need a native mobile app for reps?

The system currently runs on mobile browsers (responsive). A native mobile app (Android + iOS) is in development and will be ready soon.

Does GPS tracking drain the phone battery?

Tracking only activates during a visit. It does not run in the background all the time. This preserves battery.

What if the rep loses internet?

The app saves data locally (offline mode) and uploads when internet returns.

Do you serve small companies?

Yes. We have companies with 3 reps and companies with 200 reps — same system.

How long does deployment and training take?

Usually 1-3 weeks for the complete module + training reps, supervisors, and accountants.

Conclusion

Field sales matter to many companies in Egypt and the region. SalesBuzz is a good system, but its price is very high and it is not integrated with your other operations.

Plan on the Go by Hunt ERP delivers the same value at half the cost, with no recurring annual subscriptions, integrated with the entire system (accounting, inventory, CRM), with free Arabic support for life. You pay once, you get a complete suite, you save hundreds of thousands.

Book a free Live Demo and our team will show you Plan on the Go running on your specific business, and calculate exactly how much you would save vs SalesBuzz.