Epicor iScala vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Epicor iScala
Score 3.1 out of 10
N/A
Epicor iScala is business management software for large corporations. Capabilities include financials, supply chain management, light manufacturing, sales, service, rental and lease management.N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular cloud ERP software designed for every business need – powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in an industry, and expand globally. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.
$0
per month FUE users*
Pricing
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details* FUE = Full user equivalent, which allows flexible customer choice among: 1 Advanced user, 3 Core-users, or 30 self-service users per FUE. Minimum purchase is 35 FUEs.
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Community Pulse
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
Epicor iScala

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.7
2 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.6
248 Ratings
5% above category average
Pay calculation7.32 Ratings7.3208 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings7.2210 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.4209 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.5
3 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.2
361 Ratings
1% below category average
API for custom integration8.43 Ratings7.2346 Ratings
Plug-ins6.53 Ratings7.2319 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.9
3 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
416 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings8.5389 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings8.0409 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
5.3
3 Ratings
27% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.3
420 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards3.12 Ratings7.2390 Ratings
Standard reports7.33 Ratings7.6414 Ratings
Custom reports5.43 Ratings7.2387 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.1
2 Ratings
6% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
415 Ratings
9% above category average
Accounts payable8.22 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings8.0395 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.8
2 Ratings
1% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
360 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings8.1351 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
Location management7.72 Ratings6.9295 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
3 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
376 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing7.33 Ratings7.9356 Ratings
Order entry8.23 Ratings8.5365 Ratings
Credit card processing6.41 Ratings7.523 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings8.1345 Ratings
Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.4
3 Ratings
0% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
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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 Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.9
1 Ratings
4% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
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 Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.2
2 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
3 Ratings
6% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
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 Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
3 Ratings
3% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
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 Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
5.6
3 Ratings
26% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
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 Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
2 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(3 ratings)
8.5
(477 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(370 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(75 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Epicor iScalaSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Epicor Software
Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
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SAP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud leverages an in-memory database, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions based on up-to-the-minute information S/4HANA Cloud integrates various business modules, including finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. This integration facilitates seamless data flow across different functional areas
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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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SAP
  • Complete production cycle, right from planning to final product manufacturing.
  • Keeping all documents in one place, with ability to upload important stuff against the particular entries.
  • Maintain trail of any changes made to data, validations at the right places and methodological working of each process
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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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SAP
  • The complex integration we have with ERPs make it difficult to move or upgrade to SAP S4 HANA. Reimplementing all integrations and not impact business is a challenge
  • Requires a lot of tedious testing so that no role or function is impacted
  • Very time consuming to implement or upgrade. For large corporations it would take years to slowly migrate to S4HANA
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Likelihood to Renew
Epicor Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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Usability
Epicor Software
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SAP
Modern User Interface:
The system features a contemporary and visually appealing interface, promoting a more engaging user experience.
Role-Based Access:
Users access role-specific dashboards and functionalities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to their responsibilities.
Intuitive Navigation:
Streamlined menus and navigation paths contribute to an intuitive user experience, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Responsive Design:
The platform is designed to be responsive across various devices, allowing users to access information and perform tasks on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices
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Support Rating
Epicor Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
The technical support received by the ITT design teams and OS implementation team has been very useful in ensuring that the SAP ERP is well-tailored to our company's specific needs and operations. This coupled with the training materials, business process maps, and concept demos (sand-box demos) makes adoption easy on end-users.
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Implementation Rating
Epicor Software
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SAP
Implementation was as expected. We had minor issues with our Z* transactions, but nothing special. Some tables were extended and needed regeneration. Overall satisfactions is good.
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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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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Return on Investment
Epicor Software
  • Definetly cost effective overall (within 12 years since starting the company).
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SAP
  • Cost Savings and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  • While the initial implementation costs might be significant, the centralized data management and automation features can lead to cost savings over time. This might be achieved through reduced manual labor, better inventory control, optimized procurement processes, and streamlined operations, resulting in a lower TCO.
  • Better Visibility and Compliance:
  • The system's ability to offer comprehensive data visibility can enhance compliance efforts, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This can lead to reduced fines or penalties related to non-compliance issues.
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ScreenShots

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.