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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor CMS

    Score7.1 out of 10
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    Vista

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AViewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor CMSVista
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor CMSVista
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prospective buyers may contact Viewpoint directly for a price quote.
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    Community Pulse
    Epicor CMSVista
    Considered Both Products
    Epicor Software
    No answer on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Would buy again
    58 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    40 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    73%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    74%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    Features
    Epicor CMSVista
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Pay calculation10.01 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration10.01 Ratings7.318 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.01 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    0% above category average
    API for custom integration10.02 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Plug-ins8.02 Ratings7.55 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    13 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.02 Ratings8.513 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    29 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dashboards10.01 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Standard reports9.02 Ratings8.029 Ratings
    Custom reports9.02 Ratings8.026 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    18 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Accounts payable10.02 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.02 Ratings8.215 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.02 Ratings8.213 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings8.514 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings7.317 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Automatic reordering10.02 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Location management10.02 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Pricing10.02 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Order entry8.02 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Credit card processing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.02 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.02 Ratings7.95 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    16 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Billing Management10.02 Ratings7.813 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management10.02 Ratings7.513 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management10.01 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting10.02 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Period Close10.02 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting5.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Costing7.01 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Cost Capture10.01 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance5.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    34% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers10.01 Ratings7.97 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality10.01 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.5
    8 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring10.01 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Contract Repository10.01 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated10.02 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Supplier Management10.02 Ratings7.45 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Control Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.4
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning10.02 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor CMS and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Epicor CMS
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Epicor CMSVista
    Small Businesses
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Epicor CMSVista
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.1
    (21 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.1
    (28 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (41 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor CMSVista
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Through daily use of Epicor, it is apparent that at it's basest level, it favors a stock-based manufacturing model (your company has established SKUs and Production works to replenish stock levels when a KANBAN or other system triggers a re-order point). While it excels at that, ours is a custom-order industrial manufacturing model (we produce to customer specification or repeat orders), meaning there is no stocking of finished components, only the materials it takes to make them. It's taken some finesse (and the purchase of additional modules) to get to where we need to be.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    The company has made a commitment to the use of the Vista products and continue to move forward trying to implement more with the Vista HR Management. From timekeeping to onboarding in the near future we strive to look for better ways to utilize the products for our accounting and payroll purposes.
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • EDI Order Processing
    • Serialized Inventory Tracking
    • Order Processing
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • New employee on-boarding and personnel management
    • Full spectrum accounting management (AP/AR/Payroll)
    • Project management from contract award through project close-out
    • Data security management, reporting and anlysis
    • Equipment full lifespan management for costs, revenue and location tracking
    • User Database allows for built-in customization capabilities to fit the most unique business requirements
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • Too "modular"
    • Each task involves opening a new window.
    • Slow to process orders (despite upgraded fiber-optic internet).
    • More geared towards stock-based manufacturing rather than made-to-order, without requiring additional modules.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Their payroll module is terribly slow and very clunky.
    • Job costing parameters are very strict and limited.
    • Each module interface has too many forms and screens.
    • There is too much flexibility regarding where to put information into the system. There isn't one place to do anything, which creates confusion for staff.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is extremely customizable and tracks so many complicated costs very well, more-so than other construction software programs out there that we've used in the past. It is also not an easy program to use for those even slightly not comfortable with a computer. The help sections/knowledge base could be better organized and updated more. It is a very powerful software program for our business and we rely on it hugely to see how our projects are running in real-time.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    CMS takes time to learn and use the menu driven green screen. However, once you are familiar it makes for fast navigation.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I think that Vista's is an easy program to use very user friendly with lots of help features to allow the user to fix an issue without having to put a support call into Vista. The reporting and exporting capability's are strong.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Only issue is when there is an upgrade - it takes several times to get back logged in. Otherwise no issues with getting on to the program. We are set up on lap top or on the remote desk top. Works 90% of the time
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    Performance
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No issue downloading the reports - I do find sometimes it is easier to export and save than it is to print to a pdf. Options on the different reports not consistent. You can print a couple projects on the JC Contract Status Report - but you have to do each project for the JC Cost by contract item - when neither one is a drill down - not a big deal
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    Support is getting better but can still be slow to respond.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When privately owned, it was very good, then dropped when owned by Bane Capital Investments. Now that it has been bought by Trimble and has a home, support is back up again. Response time is better than most software companies, and the information provided is good. They have Chat support for quick answers, and a good Knowledge Base and video libraries.
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    In-Person Training
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I was not part of the in person training. I am assuming the training went well - but I did all my training through viewpoint academy.
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    Online Training
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Excellent training! They keep you on track to insure your implementation is going as planned. There are ample ways to receive additional training and training can be provided by position type. If you put on the effort, the training is there.
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    Implementation Rating
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    The trainer Viewpoint sent did not understand the processes, he only knew where the modules were located. He had no understanding of the actual process itself.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    Epicor CMS had a UI that was deemed more aesthetically pleasing than (subjective, naturally!) Sage, for which we attended a presentation/orientation session. Our Team felt Epicor (once outfitted with the necessary add-ons) would be better suited in the long run for longevity and ongoing support (especially considering our outgoing software was Sage).
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I personally have not used another ERP system other than Viewpoint Vista. I am sure there are others out there, but from listening to my managers experiences before Great Basin Industrial implemented Viewpoint, the other options were less superior to what Viewpoint offers. I think if you are looking for an ERP system in the construction industry, then Viewpoint is the way to go
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    For a small business - this program is well used in the accounting and operations. The two different work plans are set up for success. Alot of the programs we do not use - but like the reports that are generated - one disadvantage if you do not know crystal reports you cannot edit your form to meet your needs so there is a lot of printing different several forms to get all the information you need.
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    Professional Services
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Epicor has necessitated dedicated "Staging" personnel, as multi-line orders are generated as individual orders to Production/Manufacturing, meaning someone must ensure they all come together upon completion prior to shipping.
    • Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable have noted improved integration and tracking compared to the legacy/outgoing software (Business Vision).
    • Inventory tracking is vastly improved over the outgoing software, with detailed reports/tracking of remnant/off-cut materials, which benefits Material Handlers as well as the Purchasing Manager for keeping the inventory budget in line with targets.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Not sure I can speak to this as the company moved to Viewpoint before I began here. I think it is helpful for the Project Management and Superintendent staff to easily review how specific job items went, which we do in the PM contract drilldown analysis
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

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    Screenshot of Job Cost AccountingScreenshot of Equipment ManagementScreenshot of Service ManagementScreenshot of Service Management Dispatch Board