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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Genius Solutions

    Score7.8 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

    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
    Genius SolutionsMacola
    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 SolutionsMacola
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearNo setup fee
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    Features
    Genius SolutionsMacola
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    API for custom integration7.64 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Role-based user permissions7.67 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dashboards7.67 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports7.67 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Custom reports7.67 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.4
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable7.66 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.66 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.75 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.64 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.68 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    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
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    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 Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    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 Genius Solutions and Macola
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Genius SolutionsMacola
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Genius SolutionsMacola
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
    Incentivized
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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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    ECI Software Solutions
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    Support Rating
    Genius Solutions
    patient, friendly and clear explanations
    Incentivized
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    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    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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    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
    Incentivized
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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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    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
    Incentivized
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