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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Accounting Seed

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAccounting Seed is accounting software that is native to Salesforce.

    $3,960

    per year

    Exact Online

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AExact Online is a configurable, cloud-based multi-purpose Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Suite from global company Exact Software, headquartered in the Netherlands.

    $158

    per month

    Pricing
    Accounting SeedExact Online
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Exact for Time & Billing
    $158
    per month
    Exact for Wholesale Distribution
    237-554
    per month
    Exact for Project Management
    316-369
    per month
    Exact for Manufacturing
    422-739
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Accounting SeedExact Online
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Accounting SeedExact Online
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation8.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    API for custom integration9.74 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.73 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Single sign-on capability9.74 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.74 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.1
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Dashboards9.75 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Standard reports8.76 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Custom reports8.86 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    8.9
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Accounts payable9.66 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.74 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash management9.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation8.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management9.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support7.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support10.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.74 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.76 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting5.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.55 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.14 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Inventory tracking9.72 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    9.4
    2 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Pricing9.72 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Order entry10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution9.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Accounting Seed and Exact Online
    Feature
    Accounting Seed
    -
    Ratings
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Accounting SeedExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (6 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Accounting SeedExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Accounting Seed
    I wouldn’t recommend Accounting Seed to enterprise companies. However, Accounting Seed is the best cloud accounting tool for small and medium-sized companies that are yearning to automate accounts payable and receivable, inventory management, and invoice customization in one integrated platform.
    Incentivized
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    Exact Software
    If you are a big company and have an active accountant then this system can be for you, it has many options but you need dedication. But the price starts from €39 and then you are not there...Most of the time you need other options to make it complete. Like ERP functions + €199~ want to book hours? +€129. And this is all per month... It goes up so fast that it's not interesting for small companies. When there are better options on the market that are even free...
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    Pros
    Accounting Seed
    • Accounting Seed is an affordable accounting solution
    • It offers many features making it an ideal accounting solution for business
    • The software integrates well with Salesforce
    • The software comes with a friendly User Interface
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    Exact Software
    • Complete pack with many options, use it as CRM, ERP or simply for your bookings.
    • Many connections with external programs, webshops, etc.
    • Automatic backups.
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    Cons
    Accounting Seed
    • Custom reporting seems cumbersome, but it could just be that we need better instructions, more examples, maybe some more canned reports. My company needs the ability to compare multiple years, and more than one budget in a report - we start with an approved board budget and then we reproject each quarter.
    • Non profits need to print financials by restriction level - this has also been very awkward - all the data is there but I have to piece it together in an excel spreadsheet every time I want it.
    • In general, the materials needed for non profits is not as accessible as it could be.
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    Exact Software
    • Support... It's bad, and when you want to stop or step back it's near impossible.
    • Price, they tend to increase it without warning, and with all the extras it goes up fast.
    • If you wanna spend all your time in accounting buy Exact... It can be complex and many handlings needs to be done.
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    Usability
    Accounting Seed
    It always works well. We've never had programming issues. Never. It is easy to customize. The system can grow with you as your business grows and changes. Being cloud-based you can work from anywhere. It is intuitive. You have all the features of Salesforce, like workflows, that work perfectly in Accounting Seed. Having that full integration with Salesforce allows you to see all our data in one platform
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    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Accounting Seed
    We seldom have had to use their support but when we have, they have been responsive and actually were able to answer our questions in a simple, nontech language. You don't have to be a programmer to talk to them!
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    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Accounting Seed
    Honestly, Accounting Seed was the only one I focused on when looking to switch from our existing program. It showed in the partner app store and stated it was created native to SalesForce. As I read through it's capabilities, cost, etc., I knew it was the right choice.
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    Exact Software
    I would not select Exact Online, but I can direct you to better options. Due to the high price, getting behind the competition and support I would suggest options like Zoho Books for you bookings, or CyberStockroom as ERP. And here in the Netherlands e-boekhouden.nl is a real nice, cheap, and fast working booking platform for the smaller companies.
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    Return on Investment
    Accounting Seed
    • Business users save time sending payments to suppliers and reimbursing employees since it is just by one click.
    • The three-way POS match ensures that figures match on orders and invoices before paying suppliers.
    • Capturing data on reports that are not submitted, approval times, and policy exceptions.
    • Expense management and time tracking enable us to view the exact time taken to complete projects and the exact amount that should be paid.
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    Exact Software
    • Negative: High costs and implement time turned 1 client in to the negative, and after 2 years of use wants to stop.
    • Positive: Once an ERP connection is running you can automate a lot in the process.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Accounting Seed Screenshots

    Screenshot of Accounting Seed financial dashboardScreenshot of Multi-currency capabilityScreenshot of Accounting Seed home screenScreenshot of Accounting Seed payables