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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Deacom ERP

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ADeacom, an ECI Software Solution, is an ERP platform with a wide range of capabilities designed for growing batch and process manufacturers. It helps to reduce the burden caused by multi-system complexities and avoid the manual workarounds that plague traditional ERP implementations by having all of required functionality in a single platform.N/A

    Sage 500

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ASage 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
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Considered Both Products
    ECI Software Solutions
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    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    API for custom integration6.84 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.7
    8 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.25 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.38 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    9 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards5.58 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Standard reports6.97 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Custom reports6.89 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.2
    9 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Accounts payable7.37 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.98 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.25 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.06 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.07 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.18 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.98 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.4
    8 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.38 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.04 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Location management7.86 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    9 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Pricing6.68 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Order entry7.29 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.06 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.77 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.9
    7 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.9
    2 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Billing Management7.37 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.25 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.25 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.25 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.56 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.6
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Contract Repository7.73 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.05 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.26 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.4
    7 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design6.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management6.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management6.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution6.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs6.86 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    140% below category average
    Forecasting5.85 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.05 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring6.25 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Product Master Data Management7.84 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Proposal Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    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 Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    45% 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 Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Deacom ERP and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Deacom ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.3
    1 Ratings
    44% 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
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    User Ratings
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Deacom ERPSage 500
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ECI Software Solutions
    Good for the price and basic functionality but sometimes calculations inside the application are not handled smoothly. For us, we have no problems for our Lb customers but our Gallon/Kg customers usually have issues have unit conversion issues.
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    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
    ECI Software Solutions
    • The lot tracking capability
    • Being able to have the Accounting software to look up the GL information
    • Creation and customization of the ERP system that we need for our business
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    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.
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • MRP - it is rather difficult to understand
    • Quality Control - it is not possible to effectively note/track hold reasons and drive action
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    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    It's too pricey for our size of company.
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    With proper training it is very easy to use as long as you don't try to customize it to fit your old processes
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    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.
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    Online Training
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    The online training courses are not up to date. We experienced technical issues with two of the classes.
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    Implementation Rating
    ECI Software Solutions
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    ECI Software Solutions
    Deacom ERP is much faster to respond to bulk sales order processing, large numbers of EDI transactions and query response time. Deacom ERP support is vastly better, and the team is very helpful.
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    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.
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Provide a central resource for viewing and manage all orders, jobs and running reports.
    • Slow down system performance by big report users.
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    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.
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    ScreenShots

    Deacom ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of Deacom's customizable dashboards. These interactive dashboards visually represent key metrics and performance indicators. Users can monitor production efficiency, inventory levels, sales trends, and other aspects of process manufacturing operations.  The ability to customize these dashboards ensures important information is readily available.Screenshot of Deacom's Sales Order's interface for adding and managing order items with product details, applying pricing, discounts, and shipping specifics. Real-time inventory visibility ensures order fulfillment, while credit check integration streamlines customer verification. Order tracking and communication tools promote customer interaction, empowering process manufacturers to streamline order processing, optimize inventory allocation, and enhance customer satisfaction.Screenshot of Deacom's Management Reporting feature, used to generate in-depth reports and drill down into critical data points encompassing financial performance and production output to inventory levels and sales trends.  Management Reporting facilitates a deeper understanding of process manufacturing operations, enabling users to identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions for long-term success.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for creating essential business documents. Users can generate purchase orders, sales orders, and other critical documents.Screenshot of Deacom's interface for navigating complex functionalities, used for generating reports, creating purchase orders, or monitoring real-time data on customizable dashboards.  Deacom offers a choice of light and dark themes, and the interface can be tailored to optimize viewing comfort.