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Acumatica has felt very user-friendly for us and required minimal training, which helped with adoption. We also like having a single source of truth and attaching documents in the system so everyone can access them, reducing printing and filing. The main gaps so far are that the AI assistant still feels unrefined, and new versions are not available to all regions by default. How are others handling AI assistant expectations and regional rollout timing?

For service-based businesses, project accounting and profitability tracking are usually the hardest parts. Have you found an ERP that makes this easier? I’ve seen DualEntry mentioned as being strong for professional services firms, has anyone here used it?

I’d like to start a discussion with the ERP community on G2 to identify the top ERP options for technology consulting firms. Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Acumatica are some of the top choices, according to G2’s ERP software solutions page. See my full top 8 ERP software tools list below.

Best known for its powerful SuiteCloud platform and rich REST/SOAP APIs, NetSuite enables seamless connection between ERP, CRM, and client-facing dashboards. It's a strong fit for consulting firms that need custom integration between financials, project tracking, billing, and client portals.

2. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Known for seamless integration with Office 365 and embedded Power BI reporting, Business Central provides consultants with familiar tools to monitor project costs, time, and invoicing. It’s perfect for firms using Microsoft tools that want embedded visibility without tool-switching.

3. Acumatica

Renowned for its intuitive dashboards and multi-entity consolidation, Acumatica helps consulting firms manage multiple projects, teams, and cost centers with clarity. Best suited for mid-sized consultancies that need flexible, cloud-based visibility into billing and resource allocation.

4. SAP Business ByDesign

Recognized for its built-in professional services automation, including resource scheduling, timesheets, and billing, in a unified cloud ERP suite, ByDesign supports consultancies from lead to invoice. It's excellent for firms wanting a turnkey PSA with embedded analytics and no-code customization

5. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Praised for its in-memory HANA database delivering real-time analytics and AI insights, S/4HANA gives tech consultancies instant visibility into project profitability, resource usage, and financial health. It’s ideal for firms that want dynamic dashboards and predictive analytics to guide client engagements.

6. Sage Intacct

Best known for its modular contract billing and multi-entity financial architecture, Intacct supports consulting firms with diverse billing models and regional offices. It enables firms to track retainer fees, project milestones, and client billables across different entities.

7. Deltek Vantagepoint

Built for professional services, it offers unified CRM, time tracking, project accounting, and forecasting, all within a single platform. Ideal for tech consultancies that demand end-to-end control over proposals, delivery, timesheets, and profitability.

8. Odoo

Known for its modular open-source framework that includes project boards, timesheets, and CRM, Odoo lets consulting teams select just the tools they need. It's a great option for small to mid-sized consultancies seeking affordable, scalable ERP with DIY flexibility.

Have you recently used any of these top ERP systems from G2’s category? Let me know your stories and first-hand experiences. Based on your experiences working at technology consulting firms, what are the top ERP options?