Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning vs. Viewpoint Spectrum

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
Score 7.4 out of 10
N/A
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), formerly Business World, and before that Aggresso, is described by the vendor as an ERP accounting software designed to deliver visibility and control over finances, projects, procurement, reporting, forecasting and payroll.N/A
Viewpoint Spectrum
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Viewpoint Spectrum is a cloud-based construction ERP suite with project management, accounting, resource management, and reporting and analytics. Key features include workflow automation and collaboration tools, document imaging and sharing, cost estimating tools, and RFI management tools.N/A
Pricing
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
1 Ratings
32% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
4.9
22 Ratings
38% below category average
Pay calculation10.01 Ratings7.522 Ratings
Benefit plan administration10.01 Ratings6.916 Ratings
Direct deposit files10.01 Ratings8.319 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
6.0
1 Ratings
19% below category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.1
9 Ratings
17% below category average
API for custom integration6.01 Ratings6.19 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
8.2
27 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability10.02 Ratings8.422 Ratings
Role-based user permissions10.02 Ratings7.927 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
3 Ratings
36% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
5.1
30 Ratings
31% below category average
Dashboards10.02 Ratings6.929 Ratings
Standard reports10.03 Ratings6.430 Ratings
Custom reports10.03 Ratings6.028 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
3 Ratings
27% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.6
28 Ratings
0% below category average
Accounts payable10.03 Ratings8.327 Ratings
Accounts receivable10.03 Ratings8.125 Ratings
Global Financial Support10.02 Ratings6.08 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.01 Ratings7.519 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations10.03 Ratings8.022 Ratings
Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings7.219 Ratings
Standardized Processes10.03 Ratings7.923 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.1
17 Ratings
25% below category average
Inventory tracking10.01 Ratings6.017 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings6.26 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
2 Ratings
25% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
8.6
15 Ratings
10% above category average
Pricing10.01 Ratings8.412 Ratings
Order entry10.01 Ratings8.313 Ratings
Credit card processing10.02 Ratings8.84 Ratings
Cost of goods sold10.01 Ratings8.911 Ratings
Order Orchestration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
10.0
2 Ratings
30% above category average
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.6
27 Ratings
3% above category average
Billing Management10.01 Ratings8.223 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management10.01 Ratings7.722 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Period Close10.01 Ratings8.123 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.8
7 Ratings
1% below category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.16 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings7.24 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
-
Ratings
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.9
5 Ratings
1% below category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.22 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.22 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings5.74 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings6.83 Ratings
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User Ratings
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
8.0
(69 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.7
(30 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
5.1
(29 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(20 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Unit4 Enterprise Resource PlanningViewpoint Spectrum
Likelihood to Recommend
Unit4
Unit4 is good for small and mid-level companies where they need a single platform to manage their functionality.
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Trimble Viewpoint
The Installation team is amazing. They provide clear guidance at the beginning of the process regarding what is expected and what needs to be done. The implementation manager follows up monthly with you to make sure you are on track and if you need additional help. They are very helpful and responsive in resolving issues.
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Pros
Unit4
  • Since the software is built with your needs in mind, it can be tailored to your specific needs.
  • System security is also created with your specific needs in mind and can be extremely detailed for various roles within the organization.
  • The various modules integrate well, if thought through system processes when building.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Job Costing - Viewpoint Spectrum handles job costing per project, per work order, per site, and gives us an up to date analysis of the project.
  • HR - helps to keep all of the training certifications and HR incidents in a consistent and manageable order for all Managers to use.
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Cons
Unit4
  • Their layout and limited web capabilities are a turn-off
  • They lack basic functionality in their web [version]
  • The implementation phase is bumpy since their guides and process documents are not step by step and are usually confusing
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • Support isn't readily available. You can submit a ticket and wait days before it's picked up. Even critical issues (system outages) can wait an hour or two before someone responds.
  • Large companies will feel limited. This product wasn't designed to handle large amounts of data, and performance seems to slow when there are more than 80 concurrent users.
  • The new developments are limited. HR Management is less robust than a third-party product specializing in HR Management. Viewpoint Analytics is nowhere near as robust as Power BI or Tableau.
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Likelihood to Renew
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
The product is working for us and the cost to implement a new system does not warrant the expense.
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Usability
Unit4
Unit4 is very easy to use. One can use it without much technical knowledge.
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Trimble Viewpoint
There's a little bit of a learning curve, but once you've been working in the system for a while, it becomes second nature. I would say that out of all of the other software that I've personally used, Spectrum has been the easiest one to pick up and learn quickly
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Reliability and Availability
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
I've never seen Spectrum down
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Performance
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
For the most part the product is very reliable. Since we are hosted we sometimes have connectivity issues but I would say that is more our ISP than Spectrum.
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Support Rating
Unit4
Their consultant and support service is also very responsive.
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Trimble Viewpoint
The support has recently changed. Last year, you could call in and get an immediate response. Now that doesn't seem possible unless you have an urgent situation with access to the software, payroll or payables. I have found that using chat or e-mail works nicely for the most part, but sometimes I feel it would be easier if someone from support would jump on our site and take a first-hand look rather than going back and forth
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Online Training
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
Our trainer was excellent and navigated the time zone differences expertly. She gave us test assignments to complete and was available for questions at any time.
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Implementation Rating
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
My only insight would be to take time in your implementation and training process; ours was six weeks from start to finish.
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Alternatives Considered
Unit4
I have used Fund EZ and QuickBooks. Unit4 is for larger organizations and was needed for our scaling.
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Trimble Viewpoint
I have previously used Sage Masterbuilder, another construction industry software. This has been a number of years ago. The company I am working for already had Spectrum and have been using it for as long as it has been around when it was known as Forefront. Based on conversations I've had with the personnel that were here at the time of purchase, Spectrum clicked off all the boxes they were looking for.
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Scalability
Unit4
No answers on this topic
Trimble Viewpoint
You can grant user specific access which is nice. Project managers do not need all the same modules as Accounting. But Accounting does need access to PM modules as well
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Return on Investment
Unit4
  • Our business processes were in flux when the initial build of our system was taking place - this made lives very difficult. Make sure processes are set!
  • Time - beyond what could have been imagined - this is a huge project, that needs proper resources assigned to it within a company when planning to install.
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Trimble Viewpoint
  • [In my opinion,] it takes at LEAST twice as long to do our jobs now.
  • [I feel like] we are paranoid about something not being printed correctly because of [what I believe are] buggy text fields.
  • [In my experience,] we still have to refer to a physical file cabinet with paper, even though a main point of switching was to go paperless.
  • [In our experience,] screens can now be "locked", so we can't see something if our coworker is also looking at it.
  • [I believe that] the financial hit our company took from this switch was astronomical. [In my opinion:] Beware!
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