Genius Solutions vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genius Solutions
Score 7.6 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
Sage 300
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Sage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Pricing
Genius SolutionsSage 300
Editions & Modules
SAAS
$1500.00
per user for one year
On Premise
$3000.00
per user for one year
Sage 300 ERP Standard
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Advanced
$1,665
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Premium
$1,665
Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Genius SolutionsSage 300
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOur pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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Community Pulse
Genius SolutionsSage 300
Features
Genius SolutionsSage 300
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
7.2
4 Ratings
3% below category average
Sage 300
5.9
11 Ratings
25% below category average
API for custom integration7.24 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
7.2
7 Ratings
15% below category average
Sage 300
9.1
18 Ratings
10% above category average
Role-based user permissions7.27 Ratings9.118 Ratings
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.014 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
7.2
7 Ratings
2% below category average
Sage 300
8.7
20 Ratings
11% above category average
Dashboards7.27 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Standard reports7.27 Ratings8.720 Ratings
Custom reports7.27 Ratings8.718 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
7.0
6 Ratings
9% below category average
Sage 300
6.7
21 Ratings
13% below category average
Accounts payable7.26 Ratings9.121 Ratings
Accounts receivable7.26 Ratings9.120 Ratings
Global Financial Support6.45 Ratings8.74 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.24 Ratings8.75 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.320 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings8.712 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings1.05 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.010 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.07 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.97 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings1.04 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.19 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.77 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.77 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
7.2
8 Ratings
10% below category average
Sage 300
4.9
13 Ratings
40% below category average
Inventory tracking7.28 Ratings1.012 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.77 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 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
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
11 Ratings
15% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.78 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Genius Solutions
-
Ratings
Sage 300
1.0
12 Ratings
153% below category average
Pricing00 Ratings1.010 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings1.012 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings1.011 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
Genius SolutionsSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(8 ratings)
7.4
(21 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.6
(4 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
8.6
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Genius SolutionsSage 300
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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Sage
Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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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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Sage
  • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
  • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
  • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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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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Sage
  • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
  • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
  • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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Likelihood to Renew
Genius Solutions
No answers on this topic
Sage
It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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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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Sage
Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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Support Rating
Genius Solutions
patient, friendly and clear explanations
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Sage
Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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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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Sage
Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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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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Sage
  • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
  • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
  • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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