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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

    Sage 300

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/ASage 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 Details—Our 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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    Features
    Genius SolutionsSage 300
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Sage 300
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    20% below category average
    API for custom integration7.64 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Role-based user permissions7.67 Ratings9.518 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.514 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Dashboards7.67 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Standard reports7.67 Ratings9.320 Ratings
    Custom reports7.67 Ratings9.318 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.4
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Accounts payable7.66 Ratings9.521 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.66 Ratings9.520 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.75 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.64 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings9.313 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.620 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings9.312 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.010 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.510 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.07 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.47 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings1.04 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Sage 300
    5.2
    13 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Inventory tracking7.68 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    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 Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.411 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.46 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Genius Solutions and Sage 300
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% 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
    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (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.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Genius Solutions
    patient, friendly and clear explanations
    Incentivized
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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
    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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    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.
    Incentivized
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