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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Catalyst, by EBM Software

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/ACatalyst from EBM Software in Minneapolis is a cloud-based business performance application suite, designed to provide an environment and workflow for understanding business profitability.N/A

    GoDaddy Bookkeeping

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AGoDaddy Bookkeeping (formerly Outright) is a cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting automation platform targeted at small businesses. It contains basic bookkeeping and reporting features meant to simplify the process of accounting for small businesses and their accountants, ensuring taxes are filed easily. It also automates invoicing and manages receipt of payments. Its automated reporting features are meant to be simple, accessible, and update in real-time. It automatically uploads data from…

    $4.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareGoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Editions & Modules
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    Get Paid
    $4.99
    per month
    Essentials
    $9.99
    per month
    Premium
    $14.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareGoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFlexible and tiered pricing structures available - monthly, 1-3-5- contracts, and more—
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    Features
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareGoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    3.0
    1 Ratings
    86% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    6.3
    3 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    5.7
    2 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    37% below category average
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    GoDaddy Bookkeeping
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Order entry00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareGoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareGoDaddy Bookkeeping
    Likelihood to Recommend
    EBM Software
    [Catalyst, by EBM Software] is well suited to track invoices from vendors to get them paid on time to avoid late fees. [Catalyst, by EBM Software] is less appropriate when paying vendor because that is not a function they currently have. If the system was an all in one system that could track and pay your invoices it would be an amazing software.
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    GoDaddy
    Perfect for US market but not transferable to UK market, needs some upgrades for this. Even when set up with a UK address it won't allow changes in tax year end, presuming that tax year starts Jan - Dec. Also shows dollars instead of pounds even though figures were correct with solution.
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    Pros
    EBM Software
    • The GUI is easy to navigate on the iPad mini, which we use for charting.
    • The options are simple so there is very little room for mistakes.
    • Charting is easy and the setup allows for necessary fields that must be completed so charting stays uniform.
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    GoDaddy
    • Invoicing and linking payments to them.
    • Creating estimates for my clients.
    • Making tax time easier with easy P and L statements and categorization of expenses.
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    Cons
    EBM Software
    • The browser closes unexpectedly at times when refreshing the page and you get logged out
    • The incorrect vendor is chosen by Catalyst a few times
    • The Catalyst file is occasionally not placed on time in the folder
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    GoDaddy
    • More complex tax prep features
    • Better filters for tax purposes
    • More tools for tax returns
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    Usability
    EBM Software
    Well.... when it works... it's good. When it doesn't it is very frustrating for our staff.
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    GoDaddy
    Loses marks on the tax year only being Jan - Dec and inability to change that to a UK format and choose your year end date.
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    Support Rating
    EBM Software
    The support for Catalyst is great and they are usually within the 48 hour response time. There could be a little quicker upload time for invoices that are submitted. They usually show up until the next day on the system and sometimes gives us a stress on time. Overall, the support is quite good
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    GoDaddy
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    EBM Software
    [Catalyst, by EBM Software] is a very easy system to use and is very user friendly. It gives you different ways of researching an invoice and not just one. Catalyst also helps to allow us to research an invoice within seconds and eliminates a lengthy and confusing process. It is a great software for first time users to learn quickly and efficiently.
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    GoDaddy
    I already use GoDaddy for a lot of my website clients so tried the bookkeeping out and really liked it! I tried a few others but nothing worth the price difference. I have tried a few other time trackers as I wish I could live track my time vs entering a little a time.
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    Return on Investment
    EBM Software
    • Catalyst is better than pencil and paper data analysis. But the app can be very frustrating when it's not working the way it did last week.
    • The GUI is very simple. Sometimes too simple, like there is no way to go back in and edit SOAP note options.
    • New feature roll-outs are mandatory. I understand that no one would opt in to being the guinea pig, but it would be nice if you weren't the first user to try it.
    • The integration with billing software has streamlined the billing notes and saved us money over having two separate systems.
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    GoDaddy
    • Low monthly cost compared to other accounting software
    • Easy to use and learn with
    • Gives me the basic numbers I need for book keeping and taxes for a small business
    Incentivized
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