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    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 X3

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ASage X3 is an ERP solution with a robust range of capabilities supported by collaboration, analytics, and workspace tools.N/A
    Pricing
    MacolaSage X3
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MacolaSage X3
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    MacolaSage X3
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Sage X3
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Pay calculation9.01 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage X3
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    34% below category average
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings5.22 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.02 Ratings5.33 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sage X3
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings6.34 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage X3
    5.3
    4 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Dashboards10.02 Ratings5.74 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings5.14 Ratings
    Custom reports7.02 Ratings5.14 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sage X3
    6.2
    4 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Accounts payable8.02 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.02 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage X3
    7.5
    4 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Sage X3
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Pricing9.01 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Order entry9.02 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.92 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.01 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Sage X3
    6.0
    4 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Billing Management9.02 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.02 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management8.01 Ratings6.84 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.01 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Period Close10.01 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage X3
    -
    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 X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage X3
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sage X3
    7.2
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings6.83 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.01 Ratings7.73 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings7.73 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Sage X3
    5.7
    4 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings6.94 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings6.94 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage X3
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Work Execution8.01 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.02 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Production Process Design00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Sage X3
    6.8
    3 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Inventory Planning8.02 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Sage X3
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Sage X3
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Macola and Sage X3
    Feature
    Macola
    -
    Ratings
    Sage X3
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
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    MacolaSage X3
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MacolaSage X3
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.8
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.9
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MacolaSage X3
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    I wouldn't suggest this ERP for small organizations, especially if there is no IT staff. While they do offer support packages, they can be costly as certain packages limit the number of times you can call in. Hiring an outside consulting firm to support is another route, however that could become costly as well. Medium to large businesses with savvy tech staff would be a good fit for this ERP.
    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
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Easy to understand software for new users.
    • Journal entry and review process is easy.
    • Sage is efficient in tracking multi subsidiary transactions.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • The reports
    • Imports
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    The interface could be a little bit more friendlier and intuitive. Normally end users complain about the ergonomics of the system, even though my experience tells me that is a situation that dilutes itself pretty fast. Another aspect that I think Sage could improve, is the way reports and queries are managed, it seems that at least at some level, there could be a easy drag and drop way (or just by picking fields) to create simple queries/reports. Having to rely on some data base knowledge is not very user friendly. But overall the system is very powerful and a good tool for companies that want to have control over their operations.
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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
    Unfortunately, the product was purchased before I began working at the organization. I am unsure what other products they may have reviewed before purchasing Sage ERP X3.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Sage was easy to setup when we got started.
    • Exporting data out of sage has been extremely hard.
    • Sage is quite fairly priced compared to other alternatives.
    Incentivized
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