Epicor Kinetic vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Epicor Kinetic
Score 7.4 out of 10
N/A
Epicor Kinetic (the name of the former Epicor ERP) presents a wide feature breadth, customizability, and scalability, typical product-centric cloud ERP offerings. It is meant as a single, end-to-end software solution for businesses, and is available on-premise, hosted, or in the cloud as a software as a service (SaaS) solution.N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.5 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 KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsMust contact sales team for pricing.* 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.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Top Pros

No answers on this topic

Top Cons

No answers on this topic

Features
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.4
13 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.6
248 Ratings
5% above category average
Pay calculation7.713 Ratings7.3208 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.79 Ratings7.2210 Ratings
Direct deposit files6.39 Ratings7.4209 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
6.0
26 Ratings
19% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.2
361 Ratings
1% below category average
API for custom integration6.124 Ratings7.2346 Ratings
Plug-ins6.022 Ratings7.2319 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.5
37 Ratings
8% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
416 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.030 Ratings8.5389 Ratings
Role-based user permissions7.037 Ratings8.0409 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
8.4
37 Ratings
19% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.3
420 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards7.936 Ratings7.2390 Ratings
Standard reports9.036 Ratings7.6414 Ratings
Custom reports8.332 Ratings7.2387 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.1
36 Ratings
7% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
415 Ratings
9% above category average
Accounts payable7.334 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
Accounts receivable7.235 Ratings8.0395 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers6.316 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations7.319 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting7.917 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
9.9
36 Ratings
23% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
360 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking9.935 Ratings8.1351 Ratings
Automatic reordering9.921 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
Location management9.928 Ratings6.9295 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
8.7
39 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
376 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing9.036 Ratings7.9356 Ratings
Order entry8.039 Ratings8.5365 Ratings
Credit card processing7.219 Ratings7.523 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.938 Ratings8.1345 Ratings
Order Orchestration9.916 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
8.8
22 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Billing Management9.917 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management5.713 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close8.218 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
9.2
19 Ratings
19% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture10.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management9.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.6
14 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling7.612 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers5.47 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality7.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools7.36 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.8
7 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
8.2
13 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared8.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management7.910 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.9
3 Ratings
19% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Risk Repository8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.3
11 Ratings
6% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management5.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management7.76 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
8.1
20 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Production Process Design7.915 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management7.619 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management8.113 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution7.715 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs9.319 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
9.4
21 Ratings
26% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Forecasting8.917 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning8.920 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring9.915 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor Kinetic
7.6
7 Ratings
5% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Proposal Management7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
Acumatica
Acumatica
Score 8.7 out of 10
Acumatica
Acumatica
Score 8.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Infor VISUAL
Infor VISUAL
Score 7.4 out of 10
Infor VISUAL
Infor VISUAL
Score 7.4 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP Business ByDesign
SAP Business ByDesign
Score 7.5 out of 10
SAP Business ByDesign
SAP Business ByDesign
Score 7.5 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(39 ratings)
8.5
(477 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(370 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 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
8.5
(15 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.6
(14 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Epicor KineticSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Epicor Software
Epicor is an excellent system for most manufacturing customers and offers several features previously only offered on the very large (e.g. Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc) level platforms. Yet the pricing is mid-level, and the expandability through additional modules provides a great opportunity for future business growth. The architecture is easily scalable, fast, and offers great options for both on premise and hosted systems. Epicor is flexible, and large enough that regular updates and enhancements continue to be adopted to improve functionality and effectiveness. It is however, not for everyone. Competition in this sector is very good, with several mid-level systems being available at a similar price point. If you are considering adopting a new ERP system and are in the plastics space, you also owe it to yourself and your team to consider IQMS, which is becoming a de-facto standard in this segment. Also, for specific medical sectors, you will find that Epicor software validation for CFR Part 11 compliance can be quite costly-- although the software is capable of supporting this with modification. Overall, Epicor is a solid choice. Ultimately, it will be up to your team to determine what works best for your needs. You won't be disappointed with Epicor if you do the due diligence and take the time needed to properly review and demo the product. Remember though, demos are typically "best case" staged, so be sure to throw several curveballs at your vendor and bring out the unique requirements of your business.
Read full review
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
Read full review
Pros
Epicor Software
  • Epicor has the best product configurator that I have seen on the market. This was one of the main reasons we went with Epicor, and have not been disappointed at all.
  • Epicor is also one of the easiest ERP system to learn, and has many ways for users to get training. Epicor University, on-line courses, or class room settings, also user conference every year, and user support groups.
  • The Enterprise search ability in Epicor is great, can find parts, customers, suppliers, etc. so easily. And if you can't remember where a report or task that you want to do is on the menu, you can search for that also.
Read full review
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
Read full review
Cons
Epicor Software
  • Consultants should be very well trained to make sure program integrity is maintained during challenging implementations.
  • There should be an improvement on answering questions raised, especially upon migration issues.
  • When is Epicor aware of improper/incorrect implementation they might proactively offer improvement support?
Read full review
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
Read full review
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
Read full review
Usability
Epicor Software
It is a good service to have people update and collaborate with I also like the ease of it. It keeps the stock of materials accountable
Read full review
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
Read full review
Support Rating
Epicor Software
If the answer to your problem is not readily available in an answer book, your response or solution will take months, if you get one at all. Problems need to be sent to support and duplicated by them before they try to fix it. This is extremely frustrating because you have to prove to Epicor that you are having an issue. If by some miracle you get by this barrier, your problem is submitted to development for review. You can't speak to them or communicate in any way directly. This group appears to be completely unconcerned about user issues or customer service. Our experiences have been negative across the board.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Implementation Rating
Epicor Software
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
Epicor Software
Everyone at our organization really appreciated "made 2 manage" because of all of the quick access and some of the capabilities in accounting. So far, Epicor is much more advanced but the two can stand side by side. These two programs cannot really be compared just because it's just not fair to compare an on-site server ERP system to a cloud-based one.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Scalability
Epicor Software
The software is pretty easy to use. Things are pretty clear on how to do them and if you don't know how to do something they have instructions on how to do them or you get an error code telling you exactly what to do. I have been satisfied with my overall experience.
Read full review
SAP
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Epicor Software
  • The ROI can be hard to quantify. We spend more time setting up and entering information up front, but we spend less time than before trying to track project costs so that evens out. Purchasing the system and implementing it was very expensive, but the benefit is the the better information can save money on projects as we know where best to spend our time and identify potential problems earlier on a project. We believe it will have a positive impact, but I'd say it will take a few years (3-4) to be worth it.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
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.