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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

    SAP Manufacturing Execution

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASAP Manufacturing Execution is the company's MES designed to digitally control, monitor, and automate manufacturing operations.N/A
    Pricing
    Exact OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
    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 OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
    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 OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Dashboards4.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standard reports6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Custom reports4.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Exact Online and SAP Manufacturing Execution
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Manufacturing Execution
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Exact OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
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    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    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)
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    User Ratings
    Exact OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Exact OnlineSAP Manufacturing Execution
    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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    SAP
    SAP Manufacturing Execution is suitable for desecrate manufacturing. For the complex routing of the product, this software ensures users do not by mistake start executing the wrong steps. This is the best tool to track and work on nonconformance and rework scenarios. This is most suitable when the landscape has SAP ERP in place.
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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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    SAP
    • Visual routing ensures the production line layout is as appropriate as shown on the application.
    • Production house needs a lot of data to do an in-process inspection of the product. ERP might not need that. SAP ME provides that place to do every data collection.
    • Nonconformance functionality ensures when needed the product goes to the appropriate station to get repaired. Also, data collection can raise NC and can move the product to a particular station to get an issue corrected.
    • All the information is well integrated with SAP ERP and makes SAP ME more valuable for the organization.
    • SAP MII also comes along with SAP ME helps to get the application well integrated with the shop floor equipment.
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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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    SAP
    • ODS or the BI part of the ME needed more improvement.
    • The archiving job needs to be more robust.
    • Database indexes need to me more analyzed and setup as per the organization requirement.
    • SAP MII UI integration plugin to be developed for increased usability of this 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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    SAP
    There was no product evaluated before using SAP ME. This replaced the custom homegrown MES system. The custom MES system had a lot of issues with the integration with SAP ERP. While evaluating the situation, SAP MII was the initial tool used to create the integration of the custom MES. We later found the fully functional tool SAP ME off the shelf had several functionalities out of the box.
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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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    SAP
    • Production house is more efficient now.
    • Less paperwork improved means less unproductive work on the shop floor.
    • Regulatory audits are more efficient.
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