# Best ERP Systems

  *By [Nathan Calabrese](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/nathan-calabrese)*

   Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems manage, control, and organize daily business operations and workflows. Employees in production, manufacturing, accounting, finance, HR, and supply chain use the [best ERP systems](https://learn.g2.com/best-erp-software) to support process automation, control input data, and optimize business operations to save resources. Some examples of ERP systems are Oracle Netsuite and SAP ERP.

ERP implementation helps with account payables (AP) automation, advanced reporting, and management for financial companies. In the healthcare sector, ERP enhances patient care by automating records and storing accurate data for each patient. Human resources uses ERP for payroll processing, time tracking, and employee benefits. Retail industries might use ERP to automate invoices, run customer discounts, and increase sales productivity.

The organized structure of ERP software combines data from different departments and breaks down silos to help every team access necessary data and metrics securely. Real-time reporting and analytical dashboards keep you updated on each department's performance and productivity.

Daily workflows, customer relationship management processes, inventory management and procurement, demand forecasting, and strategic decision-making join under ERPs to keep you up-to-date about team agendas and notify you of task progress. This way, you better understand which teams need resources immediately and which can wait.

ERP software covers a wide range of functionalities. Still, if you find gaps, you can integrate it with other tools like [CRM software](https://www.g2.com/categories/crm), [professional services automation software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-services-automation), or project-based ERP systems to achieve a magnified view of product manufacturing and distribution.

ERP systems provide a variety of modules, and while each business has unique requirements, most ERP systems offer the following:

- Accounting features like general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and cash management 
- Human resources (HR) functionality such as recruiting and payroll, or integration with HR and payroll solutions 
- Basic sales and customer management features or integration with CRM solutions 
- Functions to create different types of quotes, sales orders, and returns 
- Purchasing workflows and purchase order management 
- Inventory and warehouse management software including picking, packing, and shipping 
- Advanced supply chain modules like demand planning and transportation management for distribution companies 
- Production modules that include bill of materials (BOM), manufacturing resource planning (MRP), and quality management features for manufacturing companies 
- Reporting and analytics for all the modules included in the ERP solution 





## Best ERP Systems At A Glance

- **Leader:** [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [ePROMIS ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/epromis-erp/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [BizAutomation Cloud ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/bizautomation-cloud-erp/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews)


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### SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)

SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP Cloud ERP enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ SAP Cloud ERP is the foundational component of the SAP Business Suite, a seamlessly integrated system of applications, data, and AI that connects and optimizes every part of your business, enabling smarter decisions, real-time insights, and intelligent automation.​



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## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
  ### 1. [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews)
  As the world's #1 AI Cloud ERP solution for more than 25 years, NetSuite has helped businesses gain the visibility, control, and agility to build and grow a successful business. First focused on financials and ERP, we now provide an AI-powered integrated system that also includes inventory management, HR, professional services automation, and commerce, and is used by more than 43,000 customers in 220 countries.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4,529

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Company Website:** https://www.oracle.com/middleware/technologies/api-manager.html
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, Accounting Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 57% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (567 reviews)
- Customizability (363 reviews)
- Functionality (336 reviews)
- Customization Options (320 reviews)
- Customization (300 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (382 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (335 reviews)
- Missing Features (286 reviews)
- Limited Customization (248 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (243 reviews)

  ### 2. [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)
  Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and it is built with open APIs for rapid integrations with other critical software. Its consumption-based licensing charges for resources used, not per user, and its future-proof platform drives value and provides flexibility, efficiency, and remote collaboration. Connected Business. Delivered. Rapid Integrations. Delivered. Remote Collaboration. Delivered. Business Resilience. Delivered. Future-proof platform. Delivered.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1,899

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/sellers/acumatica)
- **Company Website:** https://www.acumatica.com
- **Year Founded:** 2008
- **HQ Location:** Bellevue, WA
- **Twitter:** @Acumatica (28,276 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/492504/ (702 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, CFO
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 49% Mid-Market, 28% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (557 reviews)
- Customizability (224 reviews)
- Customization (224 reviews)
- Features (201 reviews)
- Customization Options (176 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (229 reviews)
- Learning Curve (191 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (142 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (131 reviews)
- Complex Setup (128 reviews)

  ### 3. [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews)
  Grow your business with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—the first comprehensive business management solution that uses Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity, spark creativity, and improve business performance with next-generation AI. Connect finance, sales, service, and operations teams within a single easy-to-use application that streamlines processes and empowers data-driven decisions. Work seamlessly with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Excel, and Teams, so employees can get the information they need without switching between applications. Drive continuous improvement and innovation backed by the world-class security, flexibility, and scalability of the Microsoft cloud. Join more than 40,000 small and medium-sized businesses that have moved to the cloud with Dynamics 365 Business Central to work smarter, adapt faster, and perform better.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 852

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft)
- **Year Founded:** 1975
- **HQ Location:** Redmond, Washington
- **Twitter:** @microsoft (13,090,464 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/ (227,697 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** MSFT

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, Accountant
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 56% Mid-Market, 24% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (89 reviews)
- Financial Management (66 reviews)
- Integrations (61 reviews)
- Finance Management (45 reviews)
- Integration Ease (45 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (51 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (36 reviews)
- Missing Features (28 reviews)
- Expensive (26 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (20 reviews)

  ### 4. [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews)
  SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP Cloud ERP enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ SAP Cloud ERP is the foundational component of the SAP Business Suite, a seamlessly integrated system of applications, data, and AI that connects and optimizes every part of your business, enabling smarter decisions, real-time insights, and intelligent automation.​


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 819

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap)
- **Company Website:** https://www.sap.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Walldorf
- **Twitter:** @SAP (297,024 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ (141,341 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Consultant, Senior Consultant
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 48% Enterprise, 34% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (99 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (76 reviews)
- Functionality (73 reviews)
- Efficiency (71 reviews)
- Real-Time Data (69 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (68 reviews)
- Learning Curve (63 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (59 reviews)
- Complex Setup (52 reviews)
- Limited Customization (48 reviews)

  ### 5. [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews)
  Sage Intacct is the flexible and scalable financial platform that delivers deep accounting capabilities to thousands of businesses across the world. Sage Intacct delivers an array of core accounting applications such as a general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and order management to any accounting department or finance team. It also supports functionality for built-in dashboards, real time reporting, time and expense management, project accounting, revenue management, and global consolidations for multiple entities. The software can be used in a wide variety of industries as a horizontal accounting system, but also delivers specialized features for the following industries: Nonprofit, Software and SaaS, Professional Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Wholesale Distribution, Construction and Real Estate.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3,777

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Sage Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sage-software-d61a780c-4fb3-4781-9519-baa772f5ea91)
- **Company Website:** https://www.sage.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1981
- **HQ Location:** Newcastle
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2802/ (15,471 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SGE.L

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, Senior Accountant
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Non-Profit Organization Management
  - **Company Size:** 58% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (1027 reviews)
- Intuitive (519 reviews)
- Reporting (508 reviews)
- User-Friendly (467 reviews)
- Features (384 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (385 reviews)
- Learning Curve (339 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (242 reviews)
- Access Limitations (238 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (231 reviews)

  ### 6. [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews)
  Leverage world-class ERP software. Sharpen your competitive edge and drive growth with enterprise resource planning from SAP. With more than 40 years of experience and nearly 50,000 customers, our market-leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a proven, trusted foundation built to support the world۪s largest organizations as well as small and midsize companies in 25 different industries. Leverage role-based access to critical data, applications, and analytical tools and streamline your processes across procurement, manufacturing, service, sales, finance, and HR.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 855

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap)
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Walldorf
- **Twitter:** @SAP (297,024 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ (141,341 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:SAP

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Consultant, Assistant Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 64% Enterprise, 29% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (27 reviews)
- Functionality (27 reviews)
- Module Integration (22 reviews)
- Integrations (21 reviews)
- Integration Features (19 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Time-Consuming (21 reviews)
- Complex Setup (19 reviews)
- Learning Curve (19 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (18 reviews)
- Expensive (17 reviews)

  ### 7. [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews)
  Odoo is the #1 open source integrated business apps suite. Main apps include CRM, Accounting, Project Management, Inventory, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Marketing, Website Builder, and eCommerce, . There is an app for everything you need to manage your business, supported by the largest business app store in the world (https://odoo.com/apps)! Odoo thrives in a unique ecosystem combining the resources of its community, partner network, and expert developer team. Odoo is the most installed business application worldwide with 3,000 installs a day. Try it for free at https://odoo.com/trial


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 297

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Odoo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/odoo)
- **Company Website:** https://www.odoo.com
- **Year Founded:** 2005
- **HQ Location:** Brussels, Belgium
- **Twitter:** @Odoo (55,103 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/633558/ (7,994 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** CEO
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 68% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (48 reviews)
- User-Friendly (29 reviews)
- Customizability (22 reviews)
- Intuitive (21 reviews)
- Flexibility (19 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (22 reviews)
- Learning Curve (16 reviews)
- Limited Customization (14 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (13 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (10 reviews)

  ### 8. [TallyPrime](https://www.g2.com/products/tallyprime/reviews)
  TallyPrime is a comprehensive business management software solution designed to assist organizations in efficiently managing their invoicing, accounting, inventory, banking, cash and credit management, taxation, payroll, and cost management, among other essential functions. By consolidating multiple business operations into a single platform, TallyPrime aims to simplify complex processes, allowing users to concentrate on driving business growth rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks. Targeted primarily at small to medium-sized enterprises, TallyPrime caters to a diverse range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, and services. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easier to get started with. Businesses can leverage TallyPrime to streamline their operations, ensuring that all financial and operational aspects are interconnected and easily manageable. This integrated approach not only enhances efficiency but also fosters better decision-making and strategic planning. One of the standout features of TallyPrime is its extensive reporting capabilities. With over 400+ insightful business reports, users can gain a comprehensive view of their organization’s performance. These reports can be generated quickly, allowing for real-time analysis and informed decision-making. Furthermore, TallyPrime offers customization options, enabling users to tailor reports to their specific needs. The ability to access reports on mobile or any devices ensures that business owners and managers can stay updated on their operations from anywhere, facilitating easy access of data anytime. In addition to its robust reporting features, TallyPrime automates critical business processes, significantly reducing the time and effort required for routine tasks. This automation not only enhances operational efficiency but also minimizes the risk of human error, leading to more accurate financial records. The software also provides tools for effective cash and credit management, ensuring that businesses maintain healthy financial practices. Overall, TallyPrime stands out in the business management software category by offering a holistic solution that integrates various functions into a single platform. Its focus on automation, extensive reporting capabilities, and user-friendly design make it an invaluable tool for businesses looking to optimize their operations and achieve sustainable growth.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 269

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Tally Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tally-solutions)
- **Company Website:** https://tallysolutions.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1986
- **HQ Location:** Bangalore
- **Twitter:** @tallysolutions (14,688 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/15674/ (4,685 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Accountant, Senior Accountant
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 58% Small-Business, 35% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- Accounting Management (27 reviews)
- Accounting Efficiency (23 reviews)
- Accounting (22 reviews)
- Accounting Ease (20 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (19 reviews)
- Limited Customization (13 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (13 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (13 reviews)
- Learning Curve (12 reviews)

  ### 9. [Deltek Costpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-costpoint/reviews)
  Deltek Costpoint is an ERP and accounting solution for Government Contractors with 84% of the top 25 GovCons trusting Costpoint for project accounting, contracts management, real-time analytics and reporting. Costpoint provides a means to implement Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS compliant financial accounting and procurement process including support for MMAS requirements and DPAS ratings, ensuring streamlined DCAA or DCMA audits. Deltek Costpoint GovCon Cloud Moderate (GCCM) supports DFARS cybersecurity compliance requirements, such as CMMC, with built-in security validated by a third-party FedRAMP assessor. With an experienced industry team, Deltek is a trusted partner that provides award-winning support and successful project delivery.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 648

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 6.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Deltek](https://www.g2.com/sellers/deltek)
- **Company Website:** https://www.deltek.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1983
- **HQ Location:** Herndon, VA
- **Twitter:** @Deltek (6,576 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/163414/ (4,790 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Accountant, Controller
  - **Top Industries:** Defense & Space, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 51% Mid-Market, 34% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (116 reviews)
- User-Friendly (55 reviews)
- Reporting (45 reviews)
- Meets Needs (44 reviews)
- Efficiency (39 reviews)

**Cons:**

- User Unfriendliness (60 reviews)
- Missing Features (43 reviews)
- Learning Curve (39 reviews)
- Non-intuitive (38 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (26 reviews)

  ### 10. [SAP Business ByDesign](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/reviews)
  SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) is a comprehensive cloud enterprise resource planning software (Cloud ERP) that is sold and operated as software as a service (SaaS) by SAP SE. It is designed for small to medium-sized enterprises as well as subsidiary businesses. The software is designed to provide business processes across application areas from financials to human resources with embedded business analytics, mobility, e-learning, and support. SAP Business ByDesign is built on the principles of a service-oriented architecture (SOA). The underlying technology is leveraging SAP's in-memory HANA database. A comprehensive set of prepackaged integrations as well as SOAP and oData webservices ensure easy integrations to other SAP or non-SAP applications. The main application areas: Financial Management (FIN) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Project Management (PRO) and Professional Service Automation (PSA) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Procurement Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Production Human Resource Management (HCM) Fund and Grant Management Integrated Business Analytics Executive support and compliance management. ByDesign is deployed in 144 countries and supports 12 languages. SAP Business ByDesign is available for a monthly software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription, based on a base package, user types, and number of users. The price includes hosting, unlimited storage, access to all application areas (see above), support etc. Updates are delivered automatically four times a year with no IT staff required.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 123

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap)
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Walldorf
- **Twitter:** @SAP (297,024 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ (141,341 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:SAP

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Consultant, Senior Consultant
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 48% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Accurate Data (2 reviews)
- Business Growth (2 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (2 reviews)
- Data Management (2 reviews)
- ERP Solutions (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Business Size Limitations (1 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Expensive Setup (1 reviews)
- Inadequate Reporting (1 reviews)

  ### 11. [ePROMIS ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/epromis-erp/reviews)
  ePROMIS is a leading global enterprise ERP, HCM, CRM and other business management software solution provider to multiple verticals & industries. ePROMIS ERP - The Next-Gen customizable ERP solution empowers you to synchronize all aspects of your business, share data, drive performance, cut costs, and maximize profitability. ePROMIS ERP tackles the entire spectrum of enterprise functionalities, including finance, supply chain, assets, projects, analytics, human resources, customer relations, and planning. This Full-fledged Enterprise solution can be customized according to the nature and organizational structure of the company, resulting an exclusive enterprise solution integrating proven best practices and organization’s best practices. With ePROMIS Solutions, the sky is the limit. Turn your massive data into insights, keep your workforce productive and get things done quickly with the mighty Business Intelligence tools of ePROMIS Enterprise ERP.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 44

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [ePROMIS Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/epromis-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 1981
- **HQ Location:** Houston, Texas
- **Twitter:** @ePROMISGlobal (1,119 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3102723/ (99 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** IT Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 64% Enterprise, 38% Mid-Market


  ### 12. [Odoo](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo/reviews)
  Odoo Enterprise is an all-in-one management software that offers a range of business applications that form a complete suite of business management software aimed at businesses of all sizes.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Odoo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/odoo)
- **Year Founded:** 2005
- **HQ Location:** Brussels, Belgium
- **Twitter:** @Odoo (55,103 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/633558/ (7,994 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 82% Small-Business, 27% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- User-Friendly (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Navigation (2 reviews)
- Accounting Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Customization Options (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Customization Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (1 reviews)
- Functionality Issues (1 reviews)
- Module Issues (1 reviews)

  ### 13. [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum-fulcrum/reviews)
  Fulcrum replaces ERP, MRP, QMS, and MES with a Manufacturing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, allowing small and mid-sized manufacturers to improve efficiency through workflow optimization and automated data collection. Fulcrum delivers value through a fully digital, paperless workflow leveraging machine learning, automation, predictive analytics, and advanced heuristics to drive throughput and profitability. Software doesn't have to be complicated. The software you use in your personal life (Facebook, Uber, Amazon, etc.) is intuitive, and you don't need training to understand how it works. Why should your business software be any different? We're helping manufacturers transition to cutting-edge, future-proof software that lowers the stress of everyday operations, gets more out of good employees who are difficult to hire, automates tedious tasks, and operates more efficiently than what exists in the manufacturing software space today.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 26

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fulcrum-99553cd4-cff4-4d2f-a1a5-7cd0a1cf4125)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Minneapolis, Minnesota
- **Twitter:** @fulcrumhq (259 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fulcrumpro/ (77 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 77% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Customer Service (8 reviews)
- Features (8 reviews)
- User-Friendly (8 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Usability (8 reviews)
- Inefficient Workflow (4 reviews)
- Integration Issues (4 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (4 reviews)
- Technical Glitches (4 reviews)

  ### 14. [Unit4 ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/unit4-erp/reviews)
  Unit4 ERP is a cloud-based, people-centric enterprise resource planning solution specifically designed for service-oriented organizations within the Public Sector, Professional Services, Non-Profit, and Higher Education sectors. Unlike traditional ERP systems that primarily focus on physical resource planning, Unit4 ERP is tailored to meet the unique needs of organizations that prioritize people, knowledge, and relationships. This approach empowers teams in finance, HR, procurement, and planning to enhance their agility, ultimately driving growth, efficiency, and innovation. The platform serves a diverse target audience, including public institutions, educational entities, and non-profit organizations, all of which require a flexible and adaptable ERP solution. Unit4 ERP is particularly beneficial for organizations that need to manage complex workflows and diverse teams while maintaining compliance with various regulations. By integrating seamlessly across departments, the solution provides a unified source of truth for financial management, project planning, HR functions, source-to-pay processes, and analytics, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to accurate and timely information. Key features of Unit4 ERP include core financial management capabilities such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, alongside robust project and resource management tools. The solution also offers time and attendance tracking, procurement management, expense management, and comprehensive human resource management functionalities. Additionally, payroll management and compliance reporting are integral components, allowing organizations to navigate regulatory requirements with ease. The inclusion of analytics and dashboards enhances data visibility, enabling informed decision-making. Unit4 ERP focusses on AI-powered process automation, which significantly reduces administrative burdens and streamlines operations. This allows teams to focus on delivering exceptional service and value rather than getting bogged down by repetitive tasks. Furthermore, the platform supports multi-entity and multi-currency operations, as well as the ability to easily integrate with third party data sources and applications, making it suitable for organizations with complex, global needs. Its design promotes remote collaboration, ensuring that teams can work effectively regardless of their location, while also adapting to the unique workflows of each organization. Overall, Unit4 ERP is a comprehensive solution that not only addresses the operational needs of service-centric organizations but also fosters a culture of innovation and responsiveness. By leveraging advanced technology and a people-centric approach, it equips organizations with the tools necessary to thrive.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 97

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Unit4](https://www.g2.com/sellers/unit4)
- **Company Website:** https://www.unit4.com
- **Year Founded:** 1980
- **HQ Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/8120/ (3,492 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Non-Profit Organization Management, Higher Education
  - **Company Size:** 51% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Efficiency (10 reviews)
- Project Management (10 reviews)
- Integrations (9 reviews)
- Flexibility (7 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (9 reviews)
- Non-intuitive (9 reviews)
- Slow Performance (9 reviews)
- Complexity (6 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (6 reviews)

  ### 15. [XoroERP](https://www.g2.com/products/xoroerp/reviews)
  XoroERP is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed to streamline and integrate all facets of business operations into a unified platform. It is tailored to meet the demands of enterprises looking for an efficient way to manage their warehouse operation through inbuilt WMS (XoroWMS), anticipate market demands, handle finance and accounting tasks, oversee manufacturing processes, glean insights through business intelligence, ensure Omni-channel connectivity, and more. Bringing together various components of running a business, XoroERP stands out for its ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. It's inbuilt warehouse management system (XoroWMS) is engineered to optimize inventory levels, manage orders, and automate warehousing tasks, allowing businesses to achieve a seamless flow of goods. The demand forecasting feature employs advanced algorithms to predict market trends, enabling companies to make informed decisions and stay ahead of competition.  On the financial front, XoroERP offers robust tools for accounting and finance management, streamlining financial operations from invoicing to budgeting and beyond. The manufacturing module ensures that production processes are efficient and cost-effective, while the business intelligence functionality offers actionable insights for strategic decision-making. The omni-channel connectivity feature ensures that businesses can maintain a consistent presence across various sales channels, enhancing customer experiences and boosting sales. Ideal for businesses aiming for digital transformation, XoroERP paves the way for increased productivity, improved decision-making, and sustained growth, making it a valuable asset for enterprises looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 93

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Xorosoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/xorosoft)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Burnaby, BC
- **Twitter:** @Xorosoft (31 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/xorosoft-inc./ (68 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Sales Rep
  - **Top Industries:** Retail, Apparel & Fashion
  - **Company Size:** 69% Small-Business, 31% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customer Service (7 reviews)
- Meets Needs (6 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Inventory Management (5 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (6 reviews)
- Non-intuitive (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (1 reviews)

  ### 16. [DualEntry](https://www.g2.com/products/dualentry/reviews)
  DualEntry is the AI-native ERP that helps finance teams achieve more in less time. With powerful automations, it takes manual work out of everything from everyday accounting, AR/AP, and revenue management to tax handling, financial reporting, and audit prep. DualEntry is built for global, multi-entity, multi-currency operations. It’s designed to scale with business from mid-market to IPO and beyond, adapting to a company’s specific needs – no matter how complex. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Multi-entity consolidation across global subsidiaries • Multi-currency support, covering 180 local currencies in 240 countries, with live FX rates • Automated intercompany eliminations and journal-entry posting • Custom workflows and granular access controls • Role-based, real-time dashboards • Audit-ready financials with SOX, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance • A flexible, complete GL that you can tailor to you with unlimited nestable classifications and custom feeds • Real-time insights and drillable, multi-dimensional reporting across entities • 13,000+ bank connections covering 60+ countries • 200+ free, seamless integrations across CRM, AP, AR, and more Automate your workflows end-to-end with DualEntry, and grow your business without adding to your headcount. Schedule a personalized demo now.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 122

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [DualEntry](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dualentry)
- **Company Website:** https://www.dualentry.com
- **Year Founded:** 2024
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **Twitter:** @dualentry (725 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/dualentry/ (48 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Accountant
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 49% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (318 reviews)
- Features (272 reviews)
- Efficiency (256 reviews)
- Integrations (235 reviews)
- Time-saving (231 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Improvement Needed (116 reviews)
- Missing Features (92 reviews)
- Limited Customization (91 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (84 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (83 reviews)

  ### 17. [Stok.ly - Inventory Management ERP with Built-In AI](https://www.g2.com/products/stok-ly-inventory-management-erp-with-built-in-ai/reviews)
  Stok.ly is an OMS-led Cloud ERP built for retailers, wholesalers and light manufacturers who have outgrown disconnected apps, spreadsheets and operational workarounds. If your business runs both B2C and B2B, fulfils from multiple warehouses or stores, sells across multiple channels, or needs warehouse execution and purchasing control to scale, Stok.ly gives you one operational system that keeps orders, inventory and fulfilment aligned in real time. Unlike finance-first ERPs or lightweight order tools, Stok.ly puts Order Management at the control layer. Every order—ecommerce, marketplace, POS and wholesale—flows into a single order desk where you can apply allocation and routing rules, manage exceptions, split shipments, and maintain auditable operational statuses. Stock is reserved and allocated with policy-driven control to reduce oversells, backorders and firefighting during peaks. Stok.ly then connects that order control to the “execution layer”: inventory and warehouse management. You get one stock truth across locations with workflows for goods in, picking, packing, despatch and returns (barcode-led processes supported). This reduces discrepancies, improves dispatch accuracy, and increases throughput without adding headcount. For multi-location operations, Stok.ly supports transfers, stock balancing, and coordinated fulfilment so the business behaves as one network—not isolated sites. Where Stok.ly stands out further is in planning and productivity. Built-in AI supports demand forecasting, purchasing decisions, and day-to-day operational questions (for example: what’s driving stockouts, what to reorder, and where inventory is stranded). AI is designed to save time and reduce manual work—not to replace operational control or introduce black-box decisions. Stok.ly is also built to simplify your tech stack. With 200+ plug-and-play integrations, you can connect your ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, POS, shipping tools and accounting systems, while keeping Stok.ly as the operational source of truth for products, pricing and stock. This reduces reconciliation, duplicate entry and dependency on brittle middleware. Implementation is supported by a dedicated team focused on outcomes: faster fulfilment, fewer errors, better availability, and improved margin control. Stok.ly is a strong fit for businesses evaluating—or switching from—systems such as Brightpearl, Orderwise, Cin7, Unleashed, Linnworks and similar tools, particularly when complexity and scale start to expose their limitations. If your priority is operational control at scale—across orders, inventory, warehouse and purchasing—Stok.ly is the OMS-led ERP designed to run your business day-to-day, with built-in AI that gives your team time back.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 13

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Stok.ly](https://www.g2.com/sellers/stok-ly)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Hereford, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/stok-ly/ (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Retail
  - **Company Size:** 92% Small-Business, 8% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Inventory Management (7 reviews)
- Meets Needs (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Integration Ease (4 reviews)
- User-Friendly (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- User Unfriendliness (2 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Automation (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Non-intuitive (1 reviews)

  ### 18. [Brightpearl](https://www.g2.com/products/brightpearl/reviews)
  Brightpearl is a Retail Operations Platform. Tightly integrated to all of your sales channels, Brightpearl connects your sales orders, fulfillment, inventory management, accounting, reporting and planning, warehouse management, replenishment and more. Designed specifically for retail business models, Brightpearl is built to reliably handle peak trading, integrates with the full retail tech ecosystem, is omnichannel-native, is the system of record for key trading data, provides real-time trading insights and is automated so you can stay in control and manage by exception.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 93

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 5.9/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Sage Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sage-software-d61a780c-4fb3-4781-9519-baa772f5ea91)
- **Year Founded:** 1981
- **HQ Location:** Newcastle
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2802/ (15,471 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SGE.L
- **Phone:** +1 (866) 996-7243

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Director
  - **Top Industries:** Retail, Apparel & Fashion
  - **Company Size:** 84% Small-Business, 13% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Inventory Management (10 reviews)
- Order Management (8 reviews)
- Efficiency (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Integrations (5 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (7 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)
- Inadequate Reporting (3 reviews)
- System Limitations (3 reviews)
- Integration Issues (2 reviews)

  ### 19. [Striven](https://www.g2.com/products/striven-2024-03-26/reviews)
  Your business at its best. Striven is an all-in-one business management software with everything you need to grow revenue, work efficiently, and improve operations. Striven is a complete software solution—we’ve combined all the core features you need for accounting, sales, projects, management, and reporting into one simple system. Simplify, Unify, Thrive. With Striven, you’ll never need separate and unconnected software applications again. Finally, you can run your entire business from anywhere, on any device.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 101

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Miles IT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/miles-it-70a76636-820d-4454-ba1c-87fd6eac9660)
- **Company Website:** https://www.striven.com
- **Year Founded:** 2008
- **HQ Location:** Tampa, Florida
- **Twitter:** @SoftwareStriven (3,446 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/striven-software/ (43 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Construction
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 27% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customer Service (9 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- User-Friendly (6 reviews)
- Meets Needs (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Improvement Needed (5 reviews)
- Missing Features (4 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (3 reviews)
- Functionality Issues (3 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)

  ### 20. [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews)
  Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at the core of your business applications, Kinetic leverages artificial intelligence to extract maximum value from your enterprise data, processes, and decision-making information. Purposely designed with deep industry expertise, it offers end-to-end capabilities for discrete, make-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers in the small and mid-market space. Kinetic supports the needs of leading manufacturers across multiple industries, including Industrial Machinery, Fabricated Metals, Electronics and High Tech, Plastics and Rubber, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Furniture and Fixtures, Measuring and Controlling Devices, and more. Embrace future-ready business, digital transformation, and flexible deployment with this singular, AI-powered ERP solution.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 559

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 5.6/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 6.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Epicor](https://www.g2.com/sellers/epicor)
- **Company Website:** https://www.epicor.com
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Epicor (9,314 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/4617/ (6,273 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, IT Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 78% Mid-Market, 15% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (47 reviews)
- Customization (28 reviews)
- Customizability (27 reviews)
- Customization Flexibility (27 reviews)
- Features (27 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (26 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (22 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (19 reviews)
- Missing Features (19 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (19 reviews)

  ### 21. [Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-jd-edwards-enterpriseone/reviews)
  Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a comprehensive, fully integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. Offering over 80 application modules, it provides flexibility in deployment options, including on-premises, private cloud, public cloud, or hybrid cloud environments, ensuring adaptability to different organizational requirements. The suite combines business value with standards-based technology and deep industry functionality, aiming to transform business operations and enhance productivity. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Application Modules: EnterpriseOne includes modules for financial management, human capital management, manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, and more, catering to a wide range of business processes. - Flexible Deployment Options: Organizations can choose from on-premises, private cloud, public cloud, or hybrid cloud deployments, allowing for tailored solutions that align with specific business needs. - User Experience and Mobility: The software offers a personalizable user experience with out-of-the-box mobile applications, enabling users to access critical business functions on various devices, enhancing productivity and responsiveness. - Integration Capabilities: EnterpriseOne supports integration with other Oracle applications and third-party systems, facilitating seamless data flow and process automation across the enterprise. - Industry-Specific Solutions: The suite provides deep industry functionality, addressing the unique challenges and requirements of sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, and asset-intensive industries. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne delivers significant value by streamlining complex business processes, reducing operational costs, and improving decision-making through real-time data access and analytics. Its flexible deployment options and comprehensive functionality enable organizations to adapt to changing market conditions and scale operations effectively. By integrating various business functions into a single, cohesive system, EnterpriseOne enhances collaboration, increases efficiency, and supports strategic growth initiatives.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 96

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 61% Enterprise, 37% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customization (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Navigation (1 reviews)
- ERP Quality (1 reviews)
- Integrations (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Customization Difficulty (1 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (1 reviews)
- Error Handling (1 reviews)
- Lack of Features (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

  ### 22. [Azentio ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/azentio-erp/reviews)
  Azentio ERP cloud unifies diverse business operations, enabling organizations to focus on strategic growth and innovation. It delivers measurable impact through streamlined processes, enhanced collaboration, and data-driven insights that empower leaders to make informed decisions. Designed to adapt to dynamic business needs, it fosters resilience and scalability. Azentio ERP cloud is the backbone of transformation, helping businesses achieve sustained success in competitive markets.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 17

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Azentio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/azentio)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Singapore
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/azentio (1,936 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** Private
- **Phone:** +65 68 081 600

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 44% Mid-Market, 39% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Comprehensive Features (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (1 reviews)
- Easy Payroll (1 reviews)
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Software Bugs (1 reviews)
- Upload Issues (1 reviews)

  ### 23. [QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-enterprise/reviews)
  Enhanced visibility and control to help power your business. QuickBooks Enterprise helps improve decision-making, efficiency, and productivity with a clear line of sight across your business. Manage more of your business with Enterprise • Get best-in-class accounting, inventory management, reporting, pricing rules, job costing, integrated payroll\*, time tracking, and more • Capacity for 1 million customers, vendors and inventory items, 100,000 classes, 45 custom fields, and up to 40 users • Boost productivity, enhance collaboration and free your team to work from anywhere with hosting • Automate your work with our best integrated time tracking and payroll tools, plus the optional Salesforce CRM connector. And plug in more than 200 applications to extend the value of your Enterprise Improve your productivity and make quicker decisions by seeing of more of your data in real-time • Industry-focused editions give you tools and reporting built with your business in mind. Specialized industry editions offer customized capabilities, reports, and features designed for your company type and industry. • Store vendors, inventory, pricing, and customer information all right in QuickBooks for easy access, faster workflows, and better decision making • Work faster with batch transactions to speed up your workflows and reduce data entry • Get a picture of with what’s incoming and outgoing with a cash flow hub to track payments, bills, invoices, sales receipts, and more Get more transparency-more efficiently • Maintain control of your data with out-of-the box (# here) user permissions and custom user permissions - you decide who has access to what data • Work with multiple companies. Seamlessly track and report on intercompany transactions from one simple dashboard. Manage inventory more effectively • Organize and track inventory across warehouses right down to the specific bin or pallet with intuitive, multi-level categorization • Manage sales orders and inventory from a single dashboard with Enhanced Pick, Pack and Ship • Reduce business losses by assigning expiration dates to inventory Call Intuit to partner with one of our Customer Success Managers to help you choose the right edition of Enterprise for your business, and work with our best on-boarding specialists to get you up and running quickly. \* Additional fees may apply


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1,009

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Intuit](https://www.g2.com/sellers/intuit)
- **Company Website:** https://www.intuit.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1983
- **HQ Location:** Mountain View, California
- **Twitter:** @Intuit (80,497 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1666/ (17,722 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Accountant, Controller
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Construction
  - **Company Size:** 66% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (36 reviews)
- Reporting (27 reviews)
- Reporting Features (27 reviews)
- User-Friendly (20 reviews)
- Inventory Management (17 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (19 reviews)
- Missing Features (13 reviews)
- High Fees (12 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (12 reviews)
- Non-intuitive (10 reviews)

  ### 24. [Oracle Manufacturing Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-manufacturing-cloud/reviews)
  Streamline your internal and external manufacturing operations with Manufacturing Cloud, integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to optimize real-time decisions, while controlling costs and quality for a successful move to Industry 4.0.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 32

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Automotive
  - **Company Size:** 37% Mid-Market, 34% Enterprise


  ### 25. [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-peoplesoft/reviews)
  Oracle PeopleSoft is a comprehensive suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications designed to meet the complex business requirements of organizations across various industries. Originally developed to support human resources and financial operations, PeopleSoft has evolved to offer a wide range of industry-specific solutions, including those for healthcare, education, communications, and manufacturing. Acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2005, PeopleSoft now provides an integrated platform that helps organizations manage human capital, finance, supply chain, customer relationships, and business analytics from a centralized system. Key Features and Functionality: - Human Capital Management (HCM): Streamlines HR processes, including talent acquisition, payroll, benefits administration, and workforce analytics. - Financial Management Solutions (FMS): Offers tools for managing financial operations, such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and asset management. - Supply Chain Management (SCM): Enhances supply chain efficiency through inventory management, procurement, and supplier collaboration. - Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Provides capabilities for sales automation, customer service, and marketing campaigns. - Enterprise Performance Management (EPM): Delivers analytics and reporting tools to monitor and improve business performance. - PeopleTools Technology: A robust development toolset that supports the customization and extension of PeopleSoft applications, facilitating integration with other systems and adherence to service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: PeopleSoft's primary value lies in its ability to integrate various business functions into a unified system, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making. By offering a modular and scalable architecture, it allows organizations to tailor the software to their specific needs, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic business environment. The platform's intuitive user interface and powerful analytics empower users to access critical information and insights, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning. Additionally, PeopleSoft's continuous delivery model ensures that organizations can adopt new features and updates seamlessly, reducing the total cost of ownership and improving the overall user experience.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 663

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Allocation:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Workflow Capability:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Budgeting / Forecasting:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 7.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Higher Education
  - **Company Size:** 70% Enterprise, 23% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Efficiency (5 reviews)
- Reporting (5 reviews)
- Simple (5 reviews)
- Helpful (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Slow Performance (8 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (6 reviews)
- Slow Loading (6 reviews)
- Steep Learning Curve (5 reviews)
- Delays (4 reviews)



## Parent Category

[ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp)



## Related Categories

- [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting)
- [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp)
- [Distribution ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/distribution-erp)



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## Buyer Guide

### What is an ERP System?

### What are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems?

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) evolved from materials requirements planning (MRP) software, which was created in the 1960s for large companies that needed to manage complex manufacturing operations. MRP was used mainly to identify, allocate, and track resources such as raw materials, parts, ingredients, and labor. As technology became more accessible, vendors added features for the back office (accounting and HR) and front office (sales and CRM). While initially, only enterprises could afford to invest in ERP, it is now more affordable and widely used by small and medium-sized businesses.

ERP evolved through organic development or mergers and acquisitions. The result was often a mix of multiple products that were more or less integrated and sold as a package or separately.

- Organic development strategies were adopted by vendors who focused exclusively on creating and improving their offering. Some vendors focused on one product only, while others created multiple solutions and sometimes different editions of the same product for different purposes. For instance, an ERP solution can be delivered as a light version for small businesses and as an enterprise edition for large companies.
- Acquisitions are the most common strategy vendors use to expand into new markets and deliver new features. The primary challenge with acquiring software is that it is difficult to integrate all products into a single offering. While some vendors combined multiple products into one, most ERP solutions acquired are still sold as standalone systems.
- Mergers are rare in the ERP market, and they usually happen when two vendors join forces to complement each other’s offering. This can lead to a sophisticated package of multiple systems with overlapping functionality.
- Partnerships allow vendors to offer additional functionality without investing in developing it. When vendors partner, they provide standard integration between their products, which makes it easier for companies to use them together.

### What does ERP stand for? 

ERP stands for enterprise resource planning, which means it’s a tool that defines, schedules, and tracks current tasks and critical processes. It supports companies’ automation, manufacturing, production, supply chain, and distribution processes. 

Moreover, an ERP system integrates all the functional units of your organization into one. The software can be personalized based on departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) as well.

As discussed above, ERP systems typically include modules for finance, human resources, marketing and sales, accounting and bookkeeping, logistics and supply chain, and customer service. Its main goal is perfecting processes, improving efficiency, and helping maintain a repository of apps and workflows so teams can view progress, update goals, and keep productivity up.

### What types of ERP systems exist? 

ERP systems differ based on the source code of the system and its availability to customers and partners. 

- Software development: Depending on who develops and manages the system, some ERP vendors have full control of the product and only allow partners to create apps or extensions. Other ERP providers rely on resellers to add entire modules and change the source code.
- General purpose ERP: These ERP systems are specific to a particular industry. They can be customized to suit the needs and use cases of various industries.
- Industry-specific ERP: Also known as vertical ERP, these systems provide functionality to a limited number of industries. The vendors specialize because generic solutions do not apply to niche industries with specific challenges.
- Small and mid-size business (SMB) ERP: Designed for smaller teams with renewable resources, these ERP systems offer basic workflow automation at an affordable price.
- Cloud ERP: These solutions are hosted on the cloud so you can expand your business infrastructure to support growing volumes of data at a cost-effective price plan. It provides data storage, scalability, and reduced scope of vulnerabilities.
- On-premises ERP: Traditional on-premise systems are installed locally on a business server. They’re set up to store, modify, and retrieve data for internal teams and their project input. Due to package deployment, this may incur higher upfront installation costs.
- Open source ERP: Users can download these free ERP services from the internet or smartphone marketplaces like PlayStore or App Store. These solutions offer basic features that access and modify business workflows.
- ERP for specific functions: These solutions trigger functionalities for departments like finance, human resources, or supply chain management. They are modular and can be integrated into broader ERP systems for businesses.
- Mobile ERP:  Mobile ERP solutions enable geolocation tracking, data access, and management via mobiles and other gadgets. Leading ERP service vendors offer a mobile-compatible version of their desktop ERP software.

### Which ERP platform is best for managing app development projects?

For app development projects requiring an ERP platform that can handle your business goals, like resource planning, team collaboration, project tracking, and more, G2 offers a list of options. Some options that could meet your project goals are:

- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews): ideal for mid-to-large enterprises, it offers comprehensive financial management, multi-language and currency support, and scalable services.
- [SAP Business One](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-one/reviews): offers tools for project planning, resource management, and budgeting. Its integration with financial and customer relationship management modules ensures cohesive project tracking and management
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central:](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) combines project management and financial management functionalities, providing tools for project planning, resource allocation, and cost tracking, essential for app development projects. 

### ERP systems examples across industries 

Different ERP systems have different working mechanisms. Examples of some ERP systems deployed across various industries for process optimization and workflow management are below.

- ERP for manufacturing: Manufacturing professionals choose their ERP systems based on the production types of the finished products and the way they’re made. Manufacturers can use [discrete ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp) to learn about spare parts, raise raw material requests, and stay in contact with suppliers for any other needs. It helps maintain bills of materials (BOM), batch processing of orders, and details of stock-keeping units (SKUs).
- Engineering-to-order[ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/eto-erp): Engineering-to-order (ETO) manufacturers customize their products to create personalized work for a limited number of customers or sometimes even for individual customers. Standard products (like heavy equipment and fixed assets) can be sold without modifications, but you may need to customize them based on the customer's demand. These kinds of tools use proposal and project management and quote-to-order (QTO) to deliver elaborate projects and monitor production.
- Distribution ERP software: The core of the distribution business is purchasing products, storage, and delivery from the supplier to the customers. While most ERP systems offer purchasing, inventory, and shipping features, that doesn’t necessarily make them a relevant choice for distribution companies. With distribution ERP systems, companies can buy products from manufacturers and resell them to other companies or consumers. These dedicated tools provide basic warehouse management, route planning, yard and dock management, and freight management.
- Professional services automation software: Also known as ERP for professional services or PSA, this software is designed to address the specific needs of industries like consulting, design and architecture, IT services, legal and financial services, or training and development. These companies all rely extensively on specific knowledge and a professionalized workforce. PSAs help them manage project portfolios and front and back office work for sales, marketing, billing, and accounting.
- [Construction ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-erp): Construction software handles projects for residential or industrial buildings and infrastructure. Typical construction software doesn’t always include back-office functions like accounting, so vendors created ERP systems for this industry. ERP for construction delivers all the modules needed to manage operations.
- [Education ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp): Education ERP software helps manage student admissions, student journeys, and academic profiles. It is mostly used by educational institutions for K-12 or colleges and universities. The education ERP integrates with [accounting software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting)to support finances like school fee payments, course payments, and exam registration fee payments.
- ERP for public sector undertaking (PSUs): Government or [public sector software](https://www.g2.com/categories/public-sector) focuses on managing the services provided to citizens and on maintaining public infrastructure such as roads, buildings, airports, and so on. Since most point solutions for government agencies only cover some requirements, ERP vendors created specific products for this industry.
- ERP for [healthcare operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/health-care-operations): Healthcare software can cover multiple requirements, like medical scheduling and billing, practice management, and electronic health records (EHR). ERP systems also cover the needs of specialists, such as optometrists, physical therapists, or chiropractors. All these products are usually sold separately and require integration with accounting or sales software, which is why vendors adapted their products for healthcare.

### Benefits of ERP systems 

ERP systems help perfect business functions across all departments. Managers and executives use it to monitor essential projects in real-time, and all employees appreciate how easy it is to access important data. More advantages are detailed here. 

- Single source of truth: ERP systems store all company information in one place to prevent duplication and inconsistency in data quality. A single data repository also ensures that users' changes are reflected in the database, and everyone in the company can find the most up-to-date information.
- Visibility: Since all ERP users share the same system, they can access any data point that will support their productivity. Customer-facing employees can also retrieve details about orders, transactions, or inventory availability. Finally, accountants can track all data on costs and profitability for each team, business unit, and location.
- Automation and productivity: ERP systems can replace multiple types of software, add-ons, point solutions, spreadsheets, or office tools used by company departments. This allows workers to spend less time switching between systems and focus more on operations. ERP also allows companies to define and implement business-wide processes, which increases productivity and helps address accountability issues.
- Cost savings and resource optimization: By unifying key aspects of business, ERP software becomes a smart way to cut costs while retaining your ROI. The solution works with any operating system and can be adapted to any user interface.
- Regulatory compliance and risk management: ERP systems comply with industry rules and regulations, local and federal laws, legal policies, and tax and compliance rules for any industry with a specific code of conduct.
- Increased customer satisfaction: ERP systems provide a bird’s-eye view into your business goals, processes, tasks, and deadlines, which helps you stay aware of the smallest details and work toward raising your customer satisfaction score.

### Features of ERP systems 

The following core features of ERP systems can help users manage customer relationships, plan operations, and monitor costs and profitability.

- Accounting: ERP systems support all accounting processes, from creating a general ledger (GL) to automating [payroll](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems/f/payroll) and making invoices. It also helps process payments, generate financial statements, and conduct financial close. Some ERP systems include advanced features such as multicurrency, foreign exchange, [multi-entity management](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems/f/multi-entity-consolidation) for global companies, project accounting for project-oriented firms, and fixed asset depreciation.
- Front office management: While every ERP system has some sales and marketing features, the level of support for front office functionality varies significantly from one product to another. Some vendors develop modules for these features, while others prefer to integrate their ERP systems with [CRM software](https://www.g2.com/categories/crm) and [marketing automation software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-automation) to ease the workload of sales and revenue teams.
- Back office management: ERP also supervises [payroll platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), human resources (HR), maintenance, and regulatory compliance. These modules are delivered in multiple ways, such as standard functionality, add-ons, or integration. For instance, ERP systems include a module for workforce management and integration with [recruitment software](https://www.g2.com/categories/recruiting). Similarly, buyers must integrate ERP with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or enterprise asset management (EAM) software to automate maintenance operations.
- Logistics and supply chain support: These features help companies manage their raw materials, components, and finished goods. Manufacturers need to buy, store, and optimize the use of raw materials such as fabric for fashion or parts for equipment manufacturing. ERP systems help forecast demand and find the best price-to-quality ratio components. It also tracks shipping to customers, from suppliers, and between multiple warehouses or production facilities.
- Production: Production management functionality is the core of any ERP system for manufacturing companies. This module covers bills of materials (BOM), material resource planning (MRP), master production schedules (MPS), work in process (WIP), and quality control. Production managers use these features to monitor all stages of the manufacturing cycle, identify defective products through [inspections](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems/f/inspections), and track the shop floor equipment and personnel's status.
- Reporting and analytics: ERP reporting and analytics provide statistics on all activities managed using the system. When companies use separate [human resource management software (HRMS),](https://www.g2.com/categories/human-resource-management-systems) it needs to be pushed to ERP to transfer data between them. For instance, to estimate the demand for a job, recruiters need multiple data types from different systems, such as candidate history from HRMS, applications from job portals, and documents from[document management systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-management). 
- Integration: Even though all departments can use ERP, buyers prefer a comprehensive, standalone CRM system over a light module as a part of an ERP system. Therefore, integrating ERP and other software is essential for data consistency free of duplicated data entries.
- Platform: The success of an ERP system depends on the technology used to create, store, and manage it. A service-oriented architecture offers more flexibility and allows buyers to customize the software. Similarly, the database that stores all business information should keep data secure, allow users to back up the data, and facilitate integration with other data sources.

### Cost of ERP systems 

Choosing the right, affordable plan helps you maintain your return on investment (ROI). Most ERP systems follow a tiered package structure for small- and mid-size enterprise-level services. The tiered structure offers different functionalities at varying price points.

The cost of an ERP system depends on the software providers’ license and subscription plan. Vendors offer per-user licensing, flat-rate pricing, and subscription models. You can inquire about custom quotes through each provider’s website.

To negotiate the right cost, look out for the business infrastructure, number of users, customization, user support, and user adoption processes within your organization.

### Software and services related to ERP systems 

These software platforms and services related to ERP systems are used for specific industries.. 

- Product lifecycle management (PLM): Companies use [PLM](https://www.g2.com/categories/plm) to design complex products and structures, such as a conveyor system for a warehouse. Most ERP systems for manufacturing integrate with PLM to transfer product data between the two. A few vendors sell ERP and PLM solutions, but most offer preconfigured integration with the most popular PLM products.
- [Enterprise asset management (EAM) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-asset-management-eam): Asset-intensive companies use EAM to track fixed assets, monitor their performance, and plan maintenance operations. While some ERP systems include maintenance or asset depreciation functionality, large companies using complex equipment across multiple locations still require EAM for advanced features like predictive maintenance.
- [Supply chain management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-management): This software manages logistics operations across the entire supply chain. Distributors and wholesalers often use supply chain suites with their ERP system to ensure full visibility and control over their supply chain.
- HR software: [HR](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr) and talent management tools provide functionality beyond standard ERP systems. This includes HR-related needs like recruiting, [performance management](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), and employee engagement. Even when an ERP has a payroll or workforce management module, its features may not be sufficient for global companies or large organizations. These types of businesses may need a separate system to manage human resources.
- CRM software: [CRM](https://www.g2.com/categories/crm) is frequently employed to complement an ERP system's sales and marketing features. A few features, like marketing campaign automation and lead generation aren’t always included in ERP software. Companies that use both systems must be careful to avoid lead duplication, which creates confusion.
- [Business intelligence (BI) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-intelligence): While all ERP products have analytics modules, advanced features such as forecasting or predictive analytics aren’t always included. Companies that need those things use separate business intelligence (BI) software that gathers and analyzes data from the ERP system and other data sources.

### What's the best ERP software for service-based business?

When choosing, consider your specific requirements around project management, resource scheduling, time tracking, billing, and reporting. Explore some of these popular options: 

- [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) - Provides deep accounting capabilities with applications such as general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, cash management, and order management. It supports a variety of industries.
- [SAP S/4HANA Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) - Offers modular cloud ERP software powered by AI and analytics that supports real-time operations from any location.
- [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) - Cloud ERP is designed for small and mid-sized businesses with open APIs for rapid integrations and resources-based licensing rather than user-based.

### ERP systems trends

Some new age trends are trending in the ERP industry.:

- Industry 4.0: Digital transformation in manufacturing can be achieved using intelligent technology such as the internet of things (IoT), [virtual reality](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-reality), and [augmented reality](https://www.g2.com/categories/augmented-reality). While ERP doesn’t manage these technologies, the system must exchange data with hardware (sensors and fixed assets) and software (IoT management and digital twins).
- Artificial intelligence (AI): AI can analyze large amounts of complex data, identify trends, and suggest opportunities to improve operations. [Robotic processing automation (RPA)](https://www.g2.com/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa) creates bots that perform basic tasks quickly and efficiently and some ERP vendors use [voice recognition](https://www.g2.com/categories/voice-recognition), which simulates a conversation between computers and human users.
- Microservices: Vendors use microservice software architecture more often for its flexible solutions. Unlike monolithic ERP systems, microservices allow buyers to implement and use collections of software modules from different products.

Want to keep up with the latest ERP trends? Check out the [Best ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-erp-software) for 2024!

_Written and researched by_ [_Gabriel Gheorghiu_](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu)

_Reviewed and edited by_ [_Aisha West_](https://www.linkedin.com/in/westeawest/)