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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

    SYSPRO

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/ASYSPRO is a highly scalable, industry-built Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution that can be deployed in the cloud, on-premise, or accessed via any mobile device. SYSPRO is designed to simplify business complexity for manufacturers and distributors by providing actionable insight that supports effective decision-making, strong cost control, streamlined processes and improved productivity.N/A
    Pricing
    MacolaSYSPRO
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MacolaSYSPRO
    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
    MacolaSYSPRO
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SYSPRO
    9.9
    6 Ratings
    27% above category average
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings9.95 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.02 Ratings9.96 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SYSPRO
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.02 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SYSPRO
    9.1
    7 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Dashboards10.02 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Custom reports7.02 Ratings9.77 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SYSPRO
    8.6
    6 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Accounts payable8.02 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SYSPRO
    9.2
    7 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Inventory tracking10.02 Ratings9.87 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Location management9.02 Ratings9.46 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SYSPRO
    8.2
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pricing9.01 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Order entry9.02 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.92 Ratings9.43 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.02 Ratings7.16 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    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 SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    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 SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Work Execution8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Macola and SYSPRO
    Feature
    Macola
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SYSPRO
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    MacolaSYSPRO
    Small Businesses
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MacolaSYSPRO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MacolaSYSPRO
    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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    SYSPRO
    Almost, since day one Syspro has been saving us time and making us more productive as a whole. We have been able to grow our revenue exponentially with keeping our personnel needs at nearly the same level. Syspro is a great system for an organization that has multiple needs like Distribution and Manufacturing and/or multiple locations.
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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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    SYSPRO
    • If you are a small or medium business, SYSPRO is a great fit due to its flexible design. If you perform warehousing and inventory management Syspro performs these functions very well.
    • SYSPRO has been around since 1978 and it shows in its development and support. I have been through several re-sellers for our support function, however we have now moved to SYSPRO corporate for our technical support and development/customizations. SYSPRO corporate supports their customers VERY well.
    • The SYSPRO interface is highly customizable and nicely laid out. Even with the basic implementation, you can still get off the ground and run without performing too many modifications.
    • SYSPRO forms and reporting templates are easy to customize/modify.
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    Cons
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Integration with other software
    • Migration from another application
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    SYSPRO
    • We have been using 6.0 and the security is not so good.
    • The program is a bit difficult to learn for rollout
    • The Learning Channel could be improved - downloadable mp4's would be nice to include in the program vs moving back and forth to the learning channel. Since the program is difficult to learn, it would be nice to be able to utilize the learning channel within the program. Also, the learning channel is pretty complicated to use.
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    Usability
    ECI Software Solutions
    No answers on this topic
    SYSPRO
    I've heard many reports from our users stating how difficult Syspro is to use and navigate. From an average standpoint, the Syspro Administrator has to invest a lot of time in setting up the user for success. Once the groundwork is applied, SYSPRO's overall usability becomes fair easier to the average user.
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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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    SYSPRO
    We evaluated 8 of the top vendors 16 years ago before we selected Syspro and frankly, none of them came close to meeting all of our needs at a reasonable price point. We still look back at that process and think it was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
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    Return on Investment
    ECI Software Solutions
    • Lower software costs.
    • Less maintenance.
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    SYSPRO
    • Significant returns regarding our ability to quickly process orders - both direct entry, EDI and web orders.
    • Significant returns through giving us the ability to serve configurable products to our customers - We used the product configurator to accomplish this.
    • Simplifies the shipping process and makes it easy for us to process shipments.
    • Significant returns in terms of automation and cutting down on expense.
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