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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor iScala

    Score2 out of 10
    N/AEpicor iScala is business management software for large corporations. Capabilities include financials, supply chain management, light manufacturing, sales, service, rental and lease management.N/A

    Exact Online

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AExact Online is a configurable, cloud-based multi-purpose Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Suite from global company Exact Software, headquartered in the Netherlands.

    $158

    per month

    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaExact Online
    Editions & Modules
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    Exact for Time & Billing
    $158
    per month
    Exact for Wholesale Distribution
    237-554
    per month
    Exact for Project Management
    316-369
    per month
    Exact for Manufacturing
    422-739
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaExact Online
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Epicor iScalaExact Online
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting5.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor iScala and Exact Online
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaExact Online
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
    Incentivized
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    Exact Software
    If you are a big company and have an active accountant then this system can be for you, it has many options but you need dedication. But the price starts from €39 and then you are not there...Most of the time you need other options to make it complete. Like ERP functions + €199~ want to book hours? +€129. And this is all per month... It goes up so fast that it's not interesting for small companies. When there are better options on the market that are even free...
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • It's a fast system to operate.
    • The database is easy to maintain.
    • It's easy to customize views.
    Incentivized
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    Exact Software
    • Complete pack with many options, use it as CRM, ERP or simply for your bookings.
    • Many connections with external programs, webshops, etc.
    • Automatic backups.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • I believe that iSAT improvement will bring more benefit to all iScala users
    • Longer support of the old Scala versions would bring more confidence for big Scala customers, because in big installations it's been very difficult and time-consuming to make version upgrades every 3-4 years.
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    Exact Software
    • Support... It's bad, and when you want to stop or step back it's near impossible.
    • Price, they tend to increase it without warning, and with all the extras it goes up fast.
    • If you wanna spend all your time in accounting buy Exact... It can be complex and many handlings needs to be done.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    I have experience with multiple ERP software and I must say that iScala is the fastest system to work in so far. It doesn't have the same fancy shell like some others but at the end of the day the most important thing is the functionality and here is iScala outstanding.
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    Exact Software
    I would not select Exact Online, but I can direct you to better options. Due to the high price, getting behind the competition and support I would suggest options like Zoho Books for you bookings, or CyberStockroom as ERP. And here in the Netherlands e-boekhouden.nl is a real nice, cheap, and fast working booking platform for the smaller companies.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
    Incentivized
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    Exact Software
    • Negative: High costs and implement time turned 1 client in to the negative, and after 2 years of use wants to stop.
    • Positive: Once an ERP connection is running you can automate a lot in the process.
    Incentivized
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