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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

    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (formerly Business World, and before that Aggresso) is an ERP accounting software designed to deliver visibility and control over finances, projects, procurement, reporting, forecasting and payroll.N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor iScalaUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor iScalaUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    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 iScalaUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Pay calculation7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.31 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    API for custom integration8.43 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.83 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.13 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Dashboards3.12 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports7.33 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Custom reports5.43 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Accounts payable8.22 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.22 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.22 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.22 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.72 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.62 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.62 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking8.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Pricing7.33 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order entry8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing6.41 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Billing Management6.73 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management6.82 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close7.93 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    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 Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor iScala and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    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 Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    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 Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    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 Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Epicor iScala
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor iScalaUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor iScalaUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    Unit4 is good for small and mid-level companies where they need a single platform to manage their functionality.
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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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    Unit4
    • Since the software is built with your needs in mind, it can be tailored to your specific needs.
    • System security is also created with your specific needs in mind and can be extremely detailed for various roles within the organization.
    • The various modules integrate well, if thought through system processes when building.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    • Their layout and limited web capabilities are a turn-off
    • They lack basic functionality in their web [version]
    • The implementation phase is bumpy since their guides and process documents are not step by step and are usually confusing
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Unit4
    Unit4 is very easy to use. One can use it without much technical knowledge.
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    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Unit4
    Their consultant and support service is also very responsive.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    I have used Fund EZ and QuickBooks. Unit4 is for larger organizations and was needed for our scaling.
    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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    Unit4
    • Our business processes were in flux when the initial build of our system was taking place - this made lives very difficult. Make sure processes are set!
    • Time - beyond what could have been imagined - this is a huge project, that needs proper resources assigned to it within a company when planning to install.
    Incentivized
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