Genius Solutions vs. LS Central

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genius Solutions
Score 7.4 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Genius Solutions delivers a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, including software, implementation services, and field expertise for small to mid-sized custom manufacturers across the US and Canada. Genius ERP is built for SME manufacturers handling make-to-order, engineer-to-order, custom-to-order, and assemble-to-order manufacturing. Genius ERP provides custom manufacturers with the tools they need to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve the performance…
$1,500
per user for one year
LS Central
Score 9.1 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
LS Central is an end-to-end Point of Sale and ERP system that aims to give retailers full control and visibility over their business processes. LS Central covers retail operations from accounting, reporting and merchandising to store activities and POS terminals, all from one seamlessly integrated retail software solution. LS Central is designed to eliminate the need to build and maintain multiple applications and costly interfaces. Retailers can maintain their…N/A
Pricing
Genius SolutionsLS Central
Editions & Modules
SAAS
$1500.00
per user for one year
On Premise
$3000.00
per user for one year
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Genius SolutionsLS Central
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearRequired
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Features
Genius SolutionsLS Central
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.5
4 Ratings
15% below category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
API for custom integration6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.6
7 Ratings
23% below category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.7
7 Ratings
8% below category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
Dashboards6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports6.77 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.4
6 Ratings
17% below category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
Accounts payable6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounts receivable6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support5.95 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
6.7
8 Ratings
16% below category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
Inventory tracking6.78 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
8.5
3 Ratings
11% above category average
LS Central
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Genius SolutionsLS Central
Likelihood to Recommend
7.4
(8 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Genius SolutionsLS Central
Likelihood to Recommend
Genius Solutions
Genius is great for analysis data using Microsoft products like Power BI or Excel as it links directly to them. Genius has also helped the work flow of our company a lot by streamlining processes. One process that helps our company a lot is the ability to print all work orders and fabrication/assembly plans in their batch printing module. Printing these would take up to five hours per assembly in Quickbooks and it now takes 10 minutes.
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Aptos
Ideally it can work with any kind of retailer but workarounds and customisations required to handle deliveries.
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Pros
Genius Solutions
  • The production is simple and efficient, this is done directly from our 3D design software (SolidWorks).
  • Technical support is efficient, when problems arise, solutions are provided quickly.
  • The monitoring of production costs is clear and easy to consult.
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  • Offline/semi-offline mode works well in areas where connectivity is an issue.
  • Pricing, offers and promotions can be configured exceptionally well in LS Retail.
  • POS interface design is simple, robust and easily configurable.
  • Security wise there is enough detail available to trace all kinds of POS transactions.
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Cons
Genius Solutions
  • Support hours (now, from 8h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday).
  • The info with help button (F1) to be more easy to find.
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Aptos
  • Data Director leaves room for improvement as it can be very tricky while dealing with a large number of master data records. Sometimes it doesn't write delete actions to POS.
  • Furniture retail is another area where improvement is required to handle deliveries.
  • Newer versions don't support data replicator which was the most reliable data tool with earlier LS Retail versions. There should be a replacement for this tool.
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Usability
Genius Solutions
Genius is easy to use but you have to male sure it's set up properly. You also have to make sure you understand what an ERP should do to know the right questions to ask when you contact customer support.
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Aptos
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Support Rating
Genius Solutions
patient, friendly and clear explanations
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Aptos
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Alternatives Considered
Genius Solutions
I am using above mentioned software on different clients. As for manufacturing client Genius Solutions ERP is good easy to maintain inventory, For BOM Creation its help. As per our need this software provides us valuable information and helps the business growing smoothly. Overall its easy to use and budget friendly.
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Aptos
It scores higher on overall user experience and matured features set.
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Return on Investment
Genius Solutions
  • Being able to track time, cost of outside services and cost of materials has allowed us to trust the accuracy of our product markups and prices.
  • Improved inventory control allows us to get products out quicker.
  • The ability to sync the database with Power BI has allowed up to have a better picture of our financials and projected cashflow.
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Aptos
  • Timely sales visibility
  • Optimum Inventory levels
  • Enough data to visualise trends and patterns
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ScreenShots

Genius Solutions Screenshots

Screenshot of Screenshot of Reports and DashboardScreenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of Scheduling

LS Central Screenshots

Screenshot of Example of Point of Sale layout for fashion stores (fully customizable) with transactionScreenshot of Urban Point of Sale layoutScreenshot of Color and Size with up to 6 dimensionsScreenshot of Automatic replenishment including forecastingScreenshot of Mobile Loyalty app for customersScreenshot of Simple item creation and maintenance