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    Overview
    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

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance is used to automate and modernize global financial operations. The application can monitor performance in real time, predict future outcomes, and support data-driven decisions to drive business growth.

    $2,520

    per year per user

    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Dynamics 365 Finance
    $2520
    per year per user
    Dynamics 365 Finance Premium
    $3600
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    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 iScalaMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    37% below category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Its well suited for medium and large organizations that needs strong financial control , automated workflows , inter-company accounting and real-time reporting . It works wonderfully with all the Microsoft products . However , it may be less useful for small businesses as it requires a good investment in implementation , customization , licensing and user training
    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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    Microsoft
    • Financial reporting
    • Multi-company consolidation
    • Hub and spoke setup
    • Web-based access
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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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    Microsoft
    • More clarity on features going away
    • New feature showcases
    • Demonstrations for how things were intended to be used
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    As the UI is modern and user friendly which makes it easy to navigate . The dashboard , workspace and personalized view helps to access the right set of information with ease
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    They are good, but there is always room to be better.
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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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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is more robust, and can handle larger, more complex business operations, and have better delineation between corporate management and divisions in a company, but it is not flexible, nor easy to change. It is complex, inflexible, and difficult to incorporate new workflows or business rules to accommodate changes in the business. We have changed over the past decade and while F&O is big and robust, it is not nimble.
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    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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    Microsoft
    • Because F&O is not very nimble, we are looking to reimplement
    • The lack of interoperability has hindered our ability to use external tools to supplement shortcomings of the product
    • The inflexibility has lead to great frustration from team leads
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