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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

    Macola

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AECI Software Solutions offers Macola (now edition Macola 10), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small manufacturers emphasizing business process management and accounting.N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaMacola
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaMacola
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Epicor iScalaMacola
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization5.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Production Process Design7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.82 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.72 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Forecasting5.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor iScala and Macola
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    Epicor iScalaMacola
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    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 iScalaMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    Well suited for larger companies, and this is only becoming more the case with the new ownership. Smaller companies could at one time buy only the modules they required. This is now not possible, so you end up with a number of modules you do not need. It is best suited for a company needing a full MRP and is going to be overkill for a service based company that does not require inventory management.
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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.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
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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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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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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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
    Incentivized
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