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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

    Zoho One

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AZoho One is a suite product from Zoho Corporation, that combines their sales and marketing application, and also gives organizations a comprehensive set of tools to organize finances, track payables, and manage bills and expenses.

    $45

    per month per employee

    Pricing
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
    Editions & Modules
    SAAS
    $1500.00
    per user for one year
    On Premise
    $3000.00
    per user for one year
    All Employee Pricing
    $444
    per year per employee (Must purchase license for ALL employees)
    Flexible User Pricing
    $1080
    per year Licenses for any no. of users
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,500 per user per yearNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Month-to-month plans available.
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    Community Pulse
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
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    Genius Solutions
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoho One
    8.4
    7 Ratings
    11% above category average
    API for custom integration7.64 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings8.47 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Zoho One
    9.2
    9 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Role-based user permissions7.67 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.49 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoho One
    8.5
    9 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Dashboards7.67 Ratings8.59 Ratings
    Standard reports7.67 Ratings8.59 Ratings
    Custom reports7.67 Ratings8.69 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.4
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Zoho One
    7.5
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Accounts payable7.66 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.66 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.75 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.64 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings7.86 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Zoho One
    9.4
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.68 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zoho One
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    9.5
    4 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.9
    7 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.0
    6 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings9.56 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Genius Solutions and Zoho One
    Feature
    Genius Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho One
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    9.4
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (10 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Genius SolutionsZoho One
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho One helps me to create and document each of my closures by creating deals. Zoho One helps me to generate reports, which helps me to track my contact. Zoho One helps me on creating tasks and reminds me to get it done on time. Zoho One keeps each steps and actions I took from lead to a deal.
    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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    Zoho
    • Customized dashboards
    • Easy to see the kpis for different aspects of my business
    • And offers a consolidation of CRM campaign and other applications without having to use other technologies from other companies so it's great to consulate consolidated
    • The analytics is great what else
    • Collaboration tools are excellent
    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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    Zoho
    • In my opinion, SUPPORT IS AWFUL!!!
    • If you want to get in touch with a support representative, your best bet is to call the sales number and demand to speak with an agent.
    • Each of the tools operates in a silo, from a support perspective. Some applications, like books, have chat-based support and others require an e-mail.
    • In my experience, expect any e-mail to the main support e-mail to go unanswered.
    • The first year of support was great, but after we renewed for the second year, it has become terrible.
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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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    Zoho
    We've been a long time user and are always tweaking our automation to gain efficiencies while improving our service levels. It's pretty easy to come up with what you want to do and then do it yourself. Though, if you're looking to do some really tricked out automations, use of a Zoho Consultant would be a better idea as you'll get exactly what you need much quicker.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Genius Solutions
    patient, friendly and clear explanations
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Support is great as a customer, as a partner I get moved to that team more often and find issues in the support being provided. It also appears that the support agents do not take into account all the information provided and default back to the "step 1 of the playbook" instead of taking into account the business reason the support is being requested and understanding the steps already taken.
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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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    Zoho
    There is nothing quite close to what Zoho offers with Zoho One in terms of breadth and depth of applications integrated together as a single product. Also, you get to manage a single license and user management on Zoho One, whereas you would need to work with multiple vendors and also simultaneously take care of billing and contract management with all of them. It is much easier with Zoho One
    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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    Zoho
    • It is hassle-free to access, which saves you a lot of time and manual effort to get the data accessible.
    • Lead status and follow-ups in one place- what you require is a paradise for the Sales team.
    • Reduces the work of HR a lot.
    Incentivized
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