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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

    Zoho Finance Plus

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AZoho Finance Plus is an integrated accounting suite for small businesses, featuring invoice and AP / AR management, accounting, and billing management.

    $249

    per month

    Pricing
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareZoho Finance Plus
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareZoho Finance Plus
    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 base plan includes up to 10 seats. Additional seats can be purchased for a fee. Buyers may also get a discount for annual billing.
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    Features
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareZoho Finance Plus
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Zoho Finance Plus
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Finance Plus
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Zoho Finance Plus
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Finance Plus
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Catalyst, by EBM Software and Zoho Finance Plus
    Feature
    Catalyst, by EBM Software
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Finance Plus
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareZoho Finance Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareZoho Finance Plus
    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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    Zoho
    It is very well suited to track the expenses which employees use in an organization and if any employees are using business accounts. It has multiple integrations with other applications and we can customize it as per our needs.
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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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    Zoho
    • Expense Management
    • Report Tracking
    • Integration with other application
    • Customization
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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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    Zoho
    • Customer Support
    • Mobile Platform Optimization
    • Minimal GUI
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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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    Zoho
    We have been efficiently using this product for 2 years, so the overall experience of using the product is fairly easy and straightforward
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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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    Zoho
    I have been a user of Zoho Financial Plus for more than a year and it's been a very efficient and sophisticated tool for managing the expenses in our organization.
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    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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    Zoho
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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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    Zoho
    • Zoho Ecosystems
    • Finance Audits
    • Financial Account Management
    Incentivized
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