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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    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
    MacolaSage 300
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    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
    MacolaSage 300
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo 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
    MacolaSage 300
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Pay calculation9.01 Ratings9.411 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings9.46 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Sage 300
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    20% below category average
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.02 Ratings3.010 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings9.514 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings9.518 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Dashboards10.02 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings9.320 Ratings
    Custom reports7.02 Ratings9.318 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Accounts payable8.02 Ratings9.521 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings9.520 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.02 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings9.37 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
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage 300
    5.2
    13 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Pricing9.01 Ratings1.010 Ratings
    Order entry9.02 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.92 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings1.011 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.01 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Work Execution8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Macola and Sage 300
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    MacolaSage 300
    Small Businesses
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MacolaSage 300
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MacolaSage 300
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Simplifying min/max inventory reviews
    • PO entry and receiving
    • Order entry and production order entry
    • Custom reporting and high level reviews
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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
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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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...
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ECI Software 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
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ECI Software Solutions
    We did not try any other products. We migrated to Macola from an older product.
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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
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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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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