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    Epicor BisTrack

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AEpicor BisTrack is business management software for lumber and building materials (LBM) dealers and distributors based on technology acquired with SolarSoft Business Systems in 2012. It covers inventory optimization, delivery dispatch, financial management, customer relationship management, and more recently warehouse management, as well as supplying business analytics.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
    Epicor BisTrackSage 500
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor BisTrackSage 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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    Features
    Epicor BisTrackSage 500
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability7.52 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.12 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards7.03 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Standard reports7.92 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Custom reports6.92 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.82 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Automatic reordering6.12 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Location management8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Pricing7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Order entry8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.92 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Plug-ins5.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.9
    2 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Billing Management6.92 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    44% below category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality7.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.6
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Contract Repository8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.01 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.3
    1 Ratings
    44% below category average
    Issue Detection8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification8.01 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Risk Repository00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Sage 500 ERP
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    140% below category average
    Forecasting6.52 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.01 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.52 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    -
    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 Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    -
    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
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor BisTrack and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor BisTrack
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Epicor BisTrackSage 500
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor BisTrackSage 500
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Specifically Eipcor comes in handy daily by easily tracking manpower, deliveries, inspections, and other daily tracked items. It is well suited for day to day operations where others can fill in or pick up if somewhere were out of the office. Epicor is less appropriate in providing weekly updates to teams and customers. It is easier to extract the necessary information off of the software to generate your own reports then try to procure one using the software itself.
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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
    Epicor Software
    • Inventory Management
    • Pricing and Quoting Features
    • Sales and Order Processing
    • Business Analytics
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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
    Epicor Software
    • Support takes too much time
    • Cannot make certain changes, must contact support
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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
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    It's too pricey for our size of company.
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    Epicor BisTrack is essential for those in the lumber and building materials industry, especially if they are in the wholesale/distribution side of things. I provided the rating because I feel that BisTrack has contributed a lot for my company and provided with essential information for decision-making on a day-to-day basis. The score also reflects that while BisTrack is an essential software for my business, there is also room for improvement so that the end users will be able to obtain what they need from the software.
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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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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    Apologies, our company's IT department contacts support on our behalf. I have never contacted Epicor BisTrack's support myself; only through my company's IT team.
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Epicor Software
    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
    Epicor Software
    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
    Epicor Software
    Epicor BisTrack helps keep track of things better and it in fact much easier to use.
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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
    Epicor Software
    • Epicor allows any team player to step into a project and have everything at their fingertips that is well trained in the software
    • Epicor seamlessly allows cross communication between teams on RFI's, meetings and subcontractors
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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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