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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    VAI ERP

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    VAI ERP (or S2K Enterprise) is a cloud-based ERP solution for durable goods distributors and manufacturers, offering multiple order processing options, inventory and purchase management, warehouse management, and customer relationship management features.

    $5,100

    per month

    Zoho Projects

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AZoho Project is online project management and planning software that provides project teams with a web-based collaborative environment. Zoho Projects can also include a bug tracking module specifically design to support software development project. It is integrated with other Zoho products including Zoho CRM.

    $5

    per month per user

    Pricing
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Editions & Modules
    VAI ERP
    $255.00
    per month per user
    VAI ERP
    $2,200
    one-time fee per user
    Free
    $0
    Premium
    $5
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $10
    per month per user
    Project Plus
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee-$50,000,250,000 one-time feeOptional
    Additional Details—Discount offered for annual billing.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Considered Both Products
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    75%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    71%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    57%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    Features
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.5
    9 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration6.412 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    10 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.813 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    11 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards7.111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports6.514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.213 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable7.714 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.714 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.17 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.48 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.512 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.611 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.8
    11 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking7.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.711 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing8.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry8.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.210 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.8
    11 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.29 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close7.313 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.710 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.1
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management5.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management5.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management6.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Production Management6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution6.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs7.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.610 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.68 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Projects
    6.6
    20 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings7.520 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings7.019 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings6.517 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings5.518 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings6.014 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings7.520 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings6.016 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings6.016 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings5.018 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings7.519 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings6.014 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of VAI ERP and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    VAI ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Projects
    5.0
    13 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings5.012 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings3.013 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (15 ratings)
    6.5
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    5.6
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    VAI ERPZoho Projects
    Likelihood to Recommend
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    VAI base package software has a lot of productive tools that can be used for a lot of different types of businesses. At first I was taken back by this saying it would just be more efficient if they would just build it more specific to a certain business type, but now stepping back i see why they don't. They are able to customize it more to my needs
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    My work involves projects of 5-15 people with numerous projects running simultaneously. Prior to Zoho, I did not have a central location from which to view all project statuses at once. Zoho looks to provide this and also looks like it will deliver. I am anxious to see how our organization's use of it develops. At this time, I feel I am likely to recommend Zoho Projects because my organization has made great software decisions in the past so I have a level of trust already that the research has been done that Zoho is the best solution for our line of work.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Design and ease of entering data into screens.
    • Drill downs provided as you move around screens.
    • Help Text for each screen.
    • Back end programming easy to follow - good documentation.
    • Interfaces to third party software - ex. Mark Magic Forms.
    • Great Help Desk.
    • Training Videos.
    • Workflows and Triggers.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • We use it to manage our sales orders as there are lots of moving parts which are necessary to get client orders done properly.
    • I use it anytime I have a new idea I want to put into motion. As I can create a list for brainstorming, feedback, specific actions necessary in order to test and or implement the idea.
    • Unrelated to business, it's a great way to plan travel in order to make sure you don't forget those important things like passport, flight arrangement, client meeting confirmation, and meeting prep as far as what specific documents or things do you need to bring with you.
    • And since everyone is on the go and expected to keep up with work, the mobile/tablet app makes it a breeze to keep up, work on, and create new projects.
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    Cons
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • There will most likely be customizations made for a particular niche site to integrate with their system.
    • Product reviews, up sells, and cross sells are not built into the website functionality. Customization to the offerings would be needed.
    • Very little documentation or open source resources on instructions or development in regards to the website design and integration with the ERP.
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    Zoho
    • There is no ability to add custom fields in the "Bugs" module - for example, if we want to add fields such as Version Number.
    • Reporting is not integrated - its a fairly expensive add-on.
    • There is no easy way to track actual and completed dates for tasks - so historical variance analysis is not easy.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K is easy to use, has room for growth, and serves the company's needs as a whole
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    Zoho
    I've reviewed about 8 other project management solutions and Zoho Projects is the best I've seen without being overly complicated. Zoho Projects keeps getting better! Recent new enhancements makes it even easier to navigate. There are new keyboard shortcuts that cut my time way down. The tools are very easy to use.
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    Usability
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Often times it seems people want to learn a platform in seconds and if they can't they say it is not "user friendly." There are some platforms that can do so much that it is just going to take time to learn it all. To me that is a good thing. S2K takes time to learn but it is worth it. It can transform your organization.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Zoho Projects is an easy project management tool to use. It provides all the functionality that we required for handling projects. We can easily create personal forms for projects and tasks, allowing us to add and report on our own desire. Apart from this we can create and edit documents in real time which saves our time. This allows us to share text docs, presentations, tables with the whole team and we can work on them together
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Has not been down to my knowledge.
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    Performance
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Speed meets my expectations.
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    Support Rating
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    Great support. The staff is very knowledgeable about the platform and the capabilities within the IBM framework
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    Zoho
    Although it might lack intuitiveness, once you get a hang of how Zoho Projects works, you can do a LOT. The impact good project management has on profitability is huge, and it has helped not only improve communication and coordination when working on a project, but more importantly have adequate tracking of time, due dates and potential bottle necks
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    If this is someone's first ERP implementation, I strongly suggest you ask for services to help implement. Ask for training on every aspect of the implementation. Make sure this is put into the overall ERP quote
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    S2K offered a system that could be used by various departments. There were modules for accounting, customer service, order entry, and web development. The ability to customize the website integration was a plus. S2K allows the option to have products in different warehouse locations. This allowed us to better manage inventory and see in real time what the stock status was
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    Zoho
    Zoho Projects provides a more limited set of functionality and customization options than other task/bug trackers on the market, but what it lacks in functionality it makes up for in ease of use. It probably has 80-90% of the features of its competitors but takes about a third of the time to get up and running and realizing value.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.)
    • Sales - since all screens are real-time, S2K helps keep our salespeople up to date with customer sales and their overall sales for each period/year.
    • CSR - tracking of customer orders from point of entry to invoicing, being able to give the customer current information on their order by viewing a single screen.
    • Purchasing - with multiple locations, tracking, and having inventory in the correct location to meet the customer demands that are shipped from their home location.
    • Warehouse bin/item management makes picking orders a fast, accurate process, with the addition of order verification.
    • Accounting - being able to see real-time information across all applications. A/R, A/P, and G/L.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • We needed a system to organize our growing business, so anything was better than what we had, which was nothing.
    • Recording time spend is a huge reason for using project software. It has made me aware of the tasks that are taking too long and where we are not being profitable as a company.
    • It has kept our team accountable for what needs to get completed and when projects are not in motion or completed timely. It's helpful to know in order to get billing out faster.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    VAI ERP Screenshots

    Screenshot of VAI ERP Product SuiteScreenshot of VAI Item InquiryScreenshot of VAI Mobile Warehouse

    Zoho Projects Screenshots

    Screenshot of Task Automation with Blueprint - Map out your entire workflow with no code as flowcharts. Automate your tasks and notifications and set approval criteria with blueprint.Screenshot of Intuitive Gantt Charts - Say what, say who, say when. And done. Zoho Projects' Gantt chart comes feature loaded with advanced operations such as Critical path and Baseline.Screenshot of Inbuilt Issue Tracker - You can log, organize, track, and fix any problems. Features such as status and workflow, can be customized to suit the exact needs of your project.Screenshot of Drag, Drop and Done - A view of your tasks as cards placed along columns. Helps you identify bottlenecks and reorganize quickly using drag and drop.Screenshot of A quick pulse of all your work - The Portfolio dashboard, is a compact overview of all the work that's been happening across projects with widgets that address the project level timeline, status, ownership, budget health, and clients.Screenshot of Looks that matter - A refreshing UI that supports multiple themes, including an eye-catching dark mode.