Macola vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Macola
Score 4.2 out of 10
N/A
ECI 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
Score 8.4 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
MacolaSage 300
Editions & Modules
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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 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
MacolaSage 300
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
MacolaSage 300
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Macola
9.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Sage 300
8.8
9 Ratings
16% above category average
Pay calculation9.01 Ratings9.69 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings9.44 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings7.69 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.87 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.86 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Macola
7.0
2 Ratings
4% below category average
Sage 300
9.3
9 Ratings
27% above category average
API for custom integration7.02 Ratings9.67 Ratings
Plug-ins7.02 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Macola
9.5
2 Ratings
16% above category average
Sage 300
8.8
16 Ratings
11% above category average
Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings8.812 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings8.816 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.3
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Sage 300
8.8
18 Ratings
15% above category average
Dashboards10.02 Ratings8.87 Ratings
Standard reports8.02 Ratings9.418 Ratings
Custom reports7.02 Ratings8.416 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.8
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Sage 300
9.0
19 Ratings
19% above category average
Accounts payable8.02 Ratings8.819 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings8.618 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.02 Ratings9.67 Ratings
Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings9.111 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.618 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings9.410 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.47 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.84 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.7
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Sage 300
9.2
11 Ratings
27% above category average
Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings9.611 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Location management9.02 Ratings9.69 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings9.16 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.6
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Sage 300
9.1
11 Ratings
20% above category average
Pricing9.01 Ratings8.89 Ratings
Order entry9.02 Ratings8.611 Ratings
Credit card processing7.92 Ratings9.66 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings9.410 Ratings
Order Orchestration9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings8.82 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.7
2 Ratings
16% 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 Product A and Product B
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 Product A and Product B
Macola
8.8
1 Ratings
15% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Macola
8.0
1 Ratings
14% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Macola
9.0
2 Ratings
27% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
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 Product A and Product B
Macola
8.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Sage 300
-
Ratings
Inventory Planning8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
MacolaSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
8.7
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(4 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
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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...
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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
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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.
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