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    Overview
    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

    VAI ERP

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    VAI ERP (or S2K Enterprise) is a cloud-based ERP solution for durable goods distributors and manufacturers, offering multiple order processing options, inventory and purchase management, warehouse management, and customer relationship management features.

    $5,100

    per month

    Pricing
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    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
    VAI ERP
    $255.00
    per month per user
    VAI ERP
    $2,200
    one-time fee per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee-$50,000,250,000 one-time fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    Considered Both Products
    Exact Software
    No answer on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    Features
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.5
    9 Ratings
    15% below category average
    API for custom integration8.01 Ratings6.412 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.01 Ratings6.59 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    10 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.01 Ratings6.59 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.01 Ratings7.813 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    46% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    11 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Dashboards4.01 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Standard reports6.01 Ratings6.514 Ratings
    Custom reports4.01 Ratings7.213 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings7.714 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings7.714 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.01 Ratings7.17 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.01 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.01 Ratings7.512 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.01 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings7.611 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.8
    11 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Inventory tracking7.01 Ratings7.914 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings7.713 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    VAI ERP
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Pricing7.01 Ratings8.114 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings8.114 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.01 Ratings8.113 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.210 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    VAI ERP
    6.8
    11 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings7.29 Ratings
    Period Close7.01 Ratings7.313 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    VAI ERP
    -
    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
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings6.710 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    VAI ERP
    6.1
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings5.23 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings6.89 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Production Management00 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings7.47 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Exact Online and VAI ERP
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    VAI ERP
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.610 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.68 Ratings
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    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    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)
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    User Ratings
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Exact OnlineVAI ERP
    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...
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    VAI base package software has a lot of productive tools that can be used for a lot of different types of businesses. At first I was taken back by this saying it would just be more efficient if they would just build it more specific to a certain business type, but now stepping back i see why they don't. They are able to customize it more to my needs
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Design and ease of entering data into screens.
    • Drill downs provided as you move around screens.
    • Help Text for each screen.
    • Back end programming easy to follow - good documentation.
    • Interfaces to third party software - ex. Mark Magic Forms.
    • Great Help Desk.
    • Training Videos.
    • Workflows and Triggers.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • There will most likely be customizations made for a particular niche site to integrate with their system.
    • Product reviews, up sells, and cross sells are not built into the website functionality. Customization to the offerings would be needed.
    • Very little documentation or open source resources on instructions or development in regards to the website design and integration with the ERP.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K is easy to use, has room for growth, and serves the company's needs as a whole
    Read full review
    Usability
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Often times it seems people want to learn a platform in seconds and if they can't they say it is not "user friendly." There are some platforms that can do so much that it is just going to take time to learn it all. To me that is a good thing. S2K takes time to learn but it is worth it. It can transform your organization.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Great support. The staff is very knowledgeable about the platform and the capabilities within the IBM framework
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    Implementation Rating
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    If this is someone's first ERP implementation, I strongly suggest you ask for services to help implement. Ask for training on every aspect of the implementation. Make sure this is put into the overall ERP quote
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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.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K offered a system that could be used by various departments. There were modules for accounting, customer service, order entry, and web development. The ability to customize the website integration was a plus. S2K allows the option to have products in different warehouse locations. This allowed us to better manage inventory and see in real time what the stock status was
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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.
    Incentivized
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    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Sales - since all screens are real-time, S2K helps keep our salespeople up to date with customer sales and their overall sales for each period/year.
    • CSR - tracking of customer orders from point of entry to invoicing, being able to give the customer current information on their order by viewing a single screen.
    • Purchasing - with multiple locations, tracking, and having inventory in the correct location to meet the customer demands that are shipped from their home location.
    • Warehouse bin/item management makes picking orders a fast, accurate process, with the addition of order verification.
    • Accounting - being able to see real-time information across all applications. A/R, A/P, and G/L.
    Incentivized
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