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CYMA Financial Management System vs. Sage 500 ERP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CYMA FMS
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
CYMA Accounting Software provides an automated accounting solution for growing mid-sized businesses through flexible user environments, a full suite ofaccounting software modules, robust reporting, security, and advanced customization options. Along with the basic general ledger, CYMA's accounts payable system provides advanced tools to manage vendor relationships, process invoices, manage payments, and process 1099's. It's AR system provides advanced tools to manage customer…N/A
Sage 500
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Sage 500 ERP includes accounting and finance, distribution and supply chain, and manufacturing operations support modules. The latest Sage 500 release includes accounts payable enhancements, credit card processing, and general updates, as well as updates to the solution's modules.N/A
Pricing
CYMA Financial Management SystemSage 500 ERP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CYMA FMSSage 500
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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CYMA Financial Management SystemSage 500 ERP
Features
CYMA Financial Management SystemSage 500 ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
7.0
2 Ratings
5% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.5
3 Ratings
14% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.5
3 Ratings
2% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
4% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
8.8
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
5.9
2 Ratings
24% below category average
Billing Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
6.9
1 Ratings
9% below category average
Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Project Costing00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Cost Capture00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Capital Project Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
4.5
1 Ratings
44% below category average
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
7.5
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
6.0
1 Ratings
15% below category average
Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
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Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
4.3
1 Ratings
43% below category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
1.3
1 Ratings
139% below category average
Forecasting00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
CYMA Financial Management System
-
Ratings
Sage 500 ERP
5.3
1 Ratings
31% below category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
CYMA Financial Management SystemSage 500 ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.3
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CYMA Financial Management SystemSage 500 ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage 500 ERP is great for companies with core accounting needs, distributors, and discrete manufacturers. Some areas, such as process manufacturing, would require a companion product from an ISV for the software to be truly functional. Some areas, such as construction or retail apparel, may simply not be well-served.
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Pros
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
  • Sage is the one-stop-shop for all of our needs. We're able to control contracts, subcontracts, and field reports from the program.
  • Another strength is the ability to database all the information and export it to excel. This makes data-based investigations a breeze.
  • The ability for Timberscan to be imported to Sage is a huge help with invoice management. Prior to this it all had to be done manually and slowed the process to an essential halt as there are thousands of invoices per month.
J. Mickey Merguerian | TrustRadius Reviewer
J. Mickey Merguerian
Project Controls Manager
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Cons
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
  • The biggest concern/complaint of Sage 500 users is speed. Some of the screen take a while to load.
  • The user interface needs some refreshing. Screens need to be updated to take advantage of shortcuts and to be more intuitive.
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Anonymous
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Likelihood to Renew
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
It's too pricey for our size of company.
Lisa Kuta | TrustRadius Reviewer
Lisa Kuta
Accounting/Software Administrator
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Usability
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
I have been using Intacct for almost 10 years in 2 different companies and I just simply love it. I tried SAP (GUI) and Netsuite and they dont come close to what Ive seen.
John Wilhite | TrustRadius Reviewer
John Wilhite
General Accountant
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Online Training
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
The online training courses are not up to date. We experienced technical issues with two of the classes.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Implementation Rating
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
Keep your database and application in different servers.
Install Microsoft Office on your application server so you can use some of the data analysis tools in Sage.
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Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
500 seems much smoother at handling some of the basic accounting tasks, for example both issuing and later reconciling checks in Dynamics AX seems a little tedious.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
CYMA Systems, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
  • Positive: The program allows for a lot of data entry and splitting of information. It has the capability of replacing multiple programs and therefore saving cost.
  • Negative: The modules are cumbersome and not user friendly at all. As a result not many user are comfortable using it. This means that the program is not being used to its capacity.
  • Negative: Although the program has the capacity to be great, the user interface destroys that potential. Sage needs to seriously work on their program to simplify it. It's as if it still uses Command-line entries from 1995. Needs to be updated ASAP.
J. Mickey Merguerian | TrustRadius Reviewer
J. Mickey Merguerian
Project Controls Manager
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