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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Exact Online

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AExact Online is a configurable, cloud-based multi-purpose Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Suite from global company Exact Software, headquartered in the Netherlands.

    $158

    per month

    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
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Editions & Modules
    Exact for Time & Billing
    $158
    per month
    Exact for Wholesale Distribution
    237-554
    per month
    Exact for Project Management
    316-369
    per month
    Exact for Manufacturing
    422-739
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    API for custom integration8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dashboards4.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports6.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports4.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Period Close7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Work Execution00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Exact Online and Macola
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Small Businesses
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Zoho One
    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
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Exact OnlineMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Exact Software
    If you are a big company and have an active accountant then this system can be for you, it has many options but you need dedication. But the price starts from €39 and then you are not there...Most of the time you need other options to make it complete. Like ERP functions + €199~ want to book hours? +€129. And this is all per month... It goes up so fast that it's not interesting for small companies. When there are better options on the market that are even free...
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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
    Exact Software
    • Complete pack with many options, use it as CRM, ERP or simply for your bookings.
    • Many connections with external programs, webshops, etc.
    • Automatic backups.
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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
    Exact Software
    • Support... It's bad, and when you want to stop or step back it's near impossible.
    • Price, they tend to increase it without warning, and with all the extras it goes up fast.
    • If you wanna spend all your time in accounting buy Exact... It can be complex and many handlings needs to be done.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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    Alternatives Considered
    Exact Software
    I would not select Exact Online, but I can direct you to better options. Due to the high price, getting behind the competition and support I would suggest options like Zoho Books for you bookings, or CyberStockroom as ERP. And here in the Netherlands e-boekhouden.nl is a real nice, cheap, and fast working booking platform for the smaller companies.
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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
    Exact Software
    • Negative: High costs and implement time turned 1 client in to the negative, and after 2 years of use wants to stop.
    • Positive: Once an ERP connection is running you can automate a lot in the process.
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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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