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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

    Kashflow

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AKashflow is cloud-based accounting automation software from the company of the same name based in London. It is targeted to suit the needs of small businesses in the UK. Billed as being easy for non-accountants to use, with no "accounting jargon," it's core features are an intuitive dashboard with simple reporting features for giving a clear overview of a business. It automates expense management and tracks payments (with automated reminders), automates quotes, handles banking and supports…

    $12.50

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    Pricing
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Starter
    $12.50
    per month
    Business
    $25.50
    per month
    Business + Payroll
    $34
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    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 moreThe first six months of the subscription period are discounted for new buyers.
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    Features
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    32% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    38% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Kashflow
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Kashflow
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Credit card processing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
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    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    Small Businesses
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    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareKashflow
    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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    Kashflow
    Perfect for a SME, less so for larger companies with a lot of staff. A reliable application, with few outages and easy to learn how to use for a variety of staff in different positions. Mobile phone app has been bit of a disappointment. Management reporting functionality could be improved.
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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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    Kashflow
    • Ease of entering purchase data.
    • Ease of creating quotes and invoices.
    • Email integration.
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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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    Kashflow
    • Can be difficult to find information within the application.
    • Some of the reporting functionality is weak.
    • Functionality for financial planning could be significantly improved upon.
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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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    Kashflow
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Kashflow
    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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    Kashflow
    We received an offer for a discounted license for initial use and pretty much got so used to Kashflow, that we have continued with it. There are some frustrations with it, in particular the ability to search and find information. The reporting functionality is also a bit of a disappointment. However, easy for day to day use for the staff and just about sufficient for monthly planning. Some of the integrations like Payroll are not bad.
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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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    Kashflow
    • Reliable system
    • Minimizes time spent training staff in use
    • Good for cash position management
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