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Explorer Eclipse Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users appreciate the ease of use of Explorer Eclipse, finding it quick and user-friendly for everyone. (15 mentions)
Users appreciate the easy access of Explorer Eclipse, finding it quick and organized for efficient searching. (8 mentions)
Users love the intuitive design of Explorer Eclipse, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate for everyone. (8 mentions)
Users appreciate the navigation ease of Explorer Eclipse, finding it simple and straightforward to access features. (8 mentions)
Users value the detailed reporting and granular cost control provided by Explorer Eclipse, enhancing their analysis capabilities. (8 mentions)
Users find that the slow performance of Explorer Eclipse leads to frustrating delays and functionality issues. (14 mentions)
Users frequently face bug issues like freezing, crashing, and error codes that hinder their overall experience. (7 mentions)
Users find the difficult navigation in Explorer Eclipse frustrating, impacting efficiency and causing tedious workflows. (7 mentions)
Users experience a challenging learning curve with Explorer Eclipse, hindered by a lack of intuitive design and documentation. (6 mentions)
Users report frequent system errors including freezes, error codes, and issues with the payroll component impacting usability. (4 mentions)

5 Pros or Advantages of Explorer Eclipse

1. Ease of Use
Users appreciate the ease of use of Explorer Eclipse, finding it quick and user-friendly for everyone.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse - Easy to use"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Eclipse is a reliable choice for construction industry and is all inclusive, and easy to use.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Wonderful Project Management Tool"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

The versatility in functionality and reporting. It is utilized daily by many of our Teams, and once you're familiar with it, it is easy to use. New fe

2. Easy Access
Users appreciate the easy access of Explorer Eclipse, finding it quick and organized for efficient searching.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Eclipse keeps accounts payable so organized"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

I love how quick it is to search and the way it keeps everything so organized. It is an easy program to learn

Rod H.
RH

Rod H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fast, Friendly, and Good Customer Support"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Ease of Use and access from anywhere....

3. Intuitive
Users love the intuitive design of Explorer Eclipse, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate for everyone.
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JB

Josh B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Explorer is a good practical software that is easy to learn and understand"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Functions are easy to navigate and software is simple

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Project manager"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Eclipse is organized and intuitive. The learning cure is also very quick. It is also a very responsive program.

4. Navigation Ease
Users appreciate the navigation ease of Explorer Eclipse, finding it simple and straightforward to access features.
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JB

Josh B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Explorer is a good practical software that is easy to learn and understand"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Functions are easy to navigate and software is simple

SP

Sara P.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Overall Eclipse is a very useful software that organizes information within an organization"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to navigate and see different information for everyday use

5. Reporting
Users value the detailed reporting and granular cost control provided by Explorer Eclipse, enhancing their analysis capabilities.
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Graham S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.5/5

"Powerful Reporting, But Outdated Interface Hampers Usability"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

It is a powerful platform that provides detailed reporting and very granular cost control.

CD

Carly D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"very robust program!"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Explorer has nearly limitless possibilities for reporting and built in functionality. The different modules ( project management, payroll, analytics)

5 Cons or Disadvantages of Explorer Eclipse

1. Slow Performance
Users find that the slow performance of Explorer Eclipse leads to frustrating delays and functionality issues.
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Graham S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.5/5

"Powerful Reporting, But Outdated Interface Hampers Usability"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The interface is horrendously dated and the UX is painful to use, having to utilize multiple clicks to achieve even the most basic of tasks. The use o

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse - Easy to use"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Sometimes it is slow to load the data, especially when handling large dataset.

2. Bug Issues
Users frequently face bug issues like freezing, crashing, and error codes that hinder their overall experience.
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JB

Josh B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Explorer is a good practical software that is easy to learn and understand"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Has a lot of bugs, that cause you to exit out and then log back in consistently.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Wonderful Project Management Tool"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Sometimes it freezes and has to be restarted. Error codes are also fairly common.

3. Difficult Navigation
Users find the difficult navigation in Explorer Eclipse frustrating, impacting efficiency and causing tedious workflows.
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Graham S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.5/5

"Powerful Reporting, But Outdated Interface Hampers Usability"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The interface is horrendously dated and the UX is painful to use, having to utilize multiple clicks to achieve even the most basic of tasks. The use o

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse Review"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

I dislike when there are updates that affect what I do everyday and things don't seem to work the same. Sometimes it takes a while to get issues resol

4. Learning Curve
Users experience a challenging learning curve with Explorer Eclipse, hindered by a lack of intuitive design and documentation.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Great Software with amazing support"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

It is a steep learning curve and very expensive.

GS

Graham S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.5/5

"Powerful Reporting, But Outdated Interface Hampers Usability"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The interface is horrendously dated and the UX is painful to use, having to utilize multiple clicks to achieve even the most basic of tasks. The use o

5. System Errors
Users report frequent system errors including freezes, error codes, and issues with the payroll component impacting usability.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Wonderful Project Management Tool"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Sometimes it freezes and has to be restarted. Error codes are also fairly common.

SP

Sara P.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Overall Eclipse is a very useful software that organizes information within an organization"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Weird, spontaneous errors that happen within the billing system. We have put several tickets in for it to be resolved. Eclipse did resolve our issues

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BB
"Effortless Data Handling with Explorer Eclipse"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I like how reporting is easy to use and how data is easy to export and import with Explorer Eclipse. I appreciate the amount of data you can pull from Explorer Eclipse. The Record of Employment functionality also works especially well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

I think the ease of reviewing data entry items on the paystubs could be better. It would be nice to be able to review the paystubs as data is being entered so we can see the changes live. Also, it would be nice to be able to delete all the Standard Earnings and Deductions at one time, rather than one by one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you, Brandy. We’re glad to hear reporting and data access have been strong for your team, and that Record of Employment functionality is working especially well.

We also appreciate the specific feedback on live paystub review and batch updates for standard earnings/deductions. We’ve shared this with our product team as we continue refining payroll workflows to make review and maintenance faster and easier.

GS
Project Manager
Construction
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Reporting, But Outdated Interface Hampers Usability"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

It is a powerful platform that provides detailed reporting and very granular cost control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The interface is horrendously dated and the UX is painful to use, having to utilize multiple clicks to achieve even the most basic of tasks. The use of screen real estate is particularly awful as you will be trying to read a tiny window on a massive screen that can only be expanded by manually dragging it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Graham. We’re glad to hear that there are some positives in your experience using Eclipse on the project management side, especially when it comes to detailed reporting, cost control, and managing budgets and invoices for your projects.

We'd also like to acknowledge your comments regarding the user experience. Over the past several years we have released several versions and have made significant strides to improve both data entry and reporting to be more user friendly, efficient, and intuitive. These improvements are part of our continued focus on making Eclipse easier to navigate while still delivering the depth and power our customers rely on.

Customer feedback like yours is essential in helping us continue to refine and enhance the platform. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for being an Eclipse user.

EH
"Efficient for Job Costing, Needs Better Data Export"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I like the excel uplink feature in Explorer Eclipse. Most of our backup documents and records are in Excel, and the uplink provides an easier way to migrate data from local to Eclipse, which is really time-saving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

I find it hard to download specific data frames, and the export Excel format being Excel 2003 is annoying. After downloading, I need to re-format before doing any analysis. Additionally, while the initial setup was easy, migrating was painful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thanks for sharing this, Erika.

We’re glad the Excel Uplink has been a real time-saver, especially when so much supporting documentation lives in Excel, and that Eclipse is helping keep month-end processes smooth and organized.

We also appreciate the candid feedback on export options and the migration experience. Improving export flexibility and making transitions easier are areas we continue to focus on, and feedback like yours helps guide that work.

Verified User in Construction
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Explorer Eclipse"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I love how integrated this system is. The way it connects many of our departments from, our Accounting team with our Project Managers, Purchasing Manager, we are able to share key information quickly and efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Even though the help center is fast and efficient to get back to us, sometimes having the ability to reach out by phone to connect with someone would be helpful instead of having to create and submit a written ticket for any issue that comes up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thanks so much for your review. We're really glad to hear that Eclipse is helping your teams stay connected and work more efficiently across departments. We love hearing that the integration between Accounting, Project Management, and Purchasing is making a difference in how you share information.

We also appreciate your note about support. While we’re happy to hear the help center has been quick to respond, we totally understand that sometimes it’s easier to just talk to someone directly. We've passed that feedback along to our team as we continue looking at ways to improve the support experience.

It’s great to hear the upgrades to your PO system have been working well for you too. Thanks again for sharing your experience with using the platform.

"Easy to get data!"
CD
Corporate Controller ( CFO)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"very robust program!"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

Explorer has nearly limitless possibilities for reporting and built in functionality. The different modules ( project management, payroll, analytics) work really well together and can provide some valuable information. Dashboard provide information quickly and can be shared with co-workers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

There are so many ways to set up payroll items and project management that it can easily become overwhelming. I have yet to be able to set up anything payroll related on my own. I regularly have to schedule a training session. The training staff are excellent, and very informed, it would just be nice to have a standard set up so that the instructions on the Explorer University online guides were more helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for the thoughtful review, Carly! We're really pleased to hear that the reporting, dashboards, and module integrations are delivering value and helping your company get a clear picture of project performance and profitability.

We appreciate your honest feedback about the setup experience, particularly around payroll. We understand that payroll setup can be complex, and while Eclipse aims to streamline this as much as possible, we recognize there is room to improve. Your suggestions about standardized configurations and clearer educational resources are especially valuable, and we have shared them with our team as we continue working to make setup and self-service more intuitive.

We're glad to hear our training team has been a strong resource for you, and we’ll keep working to make sure that support is paired with even more accessible tools and documentation.

Thanks again for sharing your experience using the software!

Kelsey P.
KP
"Simplifies Accounting Tasks with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I like that Explorer Eclipse reduces manual work, making my tasks in accounts payable/accounts receivable easier. I also appreciate its simple layout, which makes things on screen easier to find. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

It could be more streamlined, tickets could be entered by job instead of repeatedly entering the same information for each ticket. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thanks so much for the feedback, Kelsey. We’re glad Eclipse is helping reduce manual work and making AP/AR easier to manage, and that the layout is helping your team find what they need faster.

We also hear you on ticket entry efficiency. We’re continuing to evaluate workflow improvements that reduce repetitive data entry and help accounting teams move through high-volume tasks more quickly.

IG
Payroll Supervisor
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use with Simple Payroll & HR Setup"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to use, and simple set up in payroll and HR Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Slow when processing larger payrolls, takes time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for taking the time to review Explorer Eclipse, Ilir. We appreciate the feedback on our Payroll feature.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Purpose-Built Software That Could Use a Modern Touch"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

Explorer Eclipse is tailored specifically for construction, which makes it far more relevant than generic accounting or ERP systems. The job costing functionality is solid, and once properly configured, it gives you great control and visibility over projects. The integration between cost codes, GL, and job reports helps streamline workflows. Support is generally responsive and knowledgeable, which is important when dealing with industry-specific needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The interface can feel dated and unintuitive, especially for new users. Customization often requires consultant involvement, and some tasks that should be simple—like report generation or correcting entries—can be overly complex. There’s also a learning curve due to a lack of user-friendly documentation or training materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thanks so much for your detailed review. We're really glad to hear that Eclipse is helping your team manage job costing, payroll, and project visibility in a way that fits your needs as a construction business. It’s great to know that the integration between cost codes, the GL, and job reports is making a difference, and we’re especially happy to hear that payroll handling has saved you time and headaches.

We also really appreciate your honesty about where things could be better. We work continually on modifications and enhancements to Eclipse to make the end user experience better, especially for new users. We have also shared your input with our product and training teams to help guide future improvements.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. If you'd ever like to chat about ways to streamline anything further, your Explorer Account Manager would be able to help facilitate this.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Software with amazing support"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I like all the support that is available, online manuals, easy support ticketing and fast responses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

It is a steep learning curve and very expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so glad to hear that Eclipse is helping support your accounting and project management needs — and even more excited to know it's contributing to your company's success.

We also really appreciate your feedback about the learning curve and cost. We understand that implementing a powerful ERP system is a big investment, and we’re committed to making sure our customers get the most value out of that investment. It’s great to hear that our support resources and response times have made a positive impact.

Thanks again for being part of the Explorer community. Reach out if you need anything!

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