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Users value the ease of use in Explorer Eclipse, benefiting from its quick learning curve and organized features. (15 mentions)
Users appreciate the easy access of Explorer Eclipse, finding it simple to learn and well-organized. (8 mentions)
Users find Explorer Eclipse's intuitive interface highly user-friendly, enabling effortless navigation for diverse backgrounds and tasks. (8 mentions)
Users find the navigation ease of Explorer Eclipse enhances their workflow and collaboration across departments. (8 mentions)
Users value the organization of Explorer Eclipse, appreciating its intuitive interface and streamlined accessibility for efficient workflows. (7 mentions)
Users appreciate the easy reporting and automation of timecard processing, enhancing organization and efficiency in operations. (7 mentions)
Users value the detailed financial reports and appreciate the flexibility and organization in data management within Explorer Eclipse. (4 mentions)
Users experience slow performance, with frequent lags and data loading delays, affecting their workflow significantly. (13 mentions)
Users report frequent bug issues with Explorer Eclipse, causing functionality problems and frustrating experiences. (7 mentions)
Users find difficult navigation in Explorer Eclipse due to cumbersome components and lack of flexibility in document management. (6 mentions)
Users note a steep learning curve with Explorer Eclipse, often struggling with documentation and intuitive navigation. (5 mentions)
Users often face system errors that hinder functionality, causing frustration and requiring frequent restarts. (4 mentions)
Users express frustration over the poor customer support which complicates implementation and resolution of issues with Eclipse. (3 mentions)
Users face assignment issues in Explorer Eclipse, with documents not loading correctly and old data reappearing unexpectedly. (2 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Explorer Eclipse

1. Ease of Use
Users value the ease of use in Explorer Eclipse, benefiting from its quick learning curve and organized features.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"General review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to learn, very accessible, nice to have everything in one place

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

2. Easy Access
Users appreciate the easy access of Explorer Eclipse, finding it simple to learn and well-organized.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"General review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to learn, very accessible, nice to have everything in one place

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

3. Intuitive
Users find Explorer Eclipse's intuitive interface highly user-friendly, enabling effortless navigation for diverse backgrounds and tasks.
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Bacil F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Robust and Sophisticated Software for Construction ERP System"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

I've been using Explorer Eclipse for a couple of years now, and I’m consistently impressed by its robust financial reporting capabilities. It has trul

shruti s.
SS

shruti s.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

user friendly. any user from different background can use the system without much knowledge

4. Navigation Ease
Users find the navigation ease of Explorer Eclipse enhances their workflow and collaboration across departments.
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Ariel C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Simple and easy to navigate."

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Everything you need to use is on the left bar and easy to navigate and find.

BF

Bacil F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Robust and Sophisticated Software for Construction ERP System"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

I've been using Explorer Eclipse for a couple of years now, and I’m consistently impressed by its robust financial reporting capabilities. It has trul

5. Organization
Users value the organization of Explorer Eclipse, appreciating its intuitive interface and streamlined accessibility for efficient workflows.
See 7 mentions

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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"General review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to learn, very accessible, nice to have everything in one place

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

6. Reporting
Users appreciate the easy reporting and automation of timecard processing, enhancing organization and efficiency in operations.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse Review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

I like all the different ways you can look at the data in Eclipse. I like how you can export out to Excel and even import/uplink data into Excel. The

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.0/5

"Not what was expected. Slow, lots of "fatal errors""

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Some of the flexibility in reports and depth of data

7. Data Management
Users value the detailed financial reports and appreciate the flexibility and organization in data management within Explorer Eclipse.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse Review"

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

I like all the different ways you can look at the data in Eclipse. I like how you can export out to Excel and even import/uplink data into Excel. The

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.0/5

"Not what was expected. Slow, lots of "fatal errors""

What do you like about Explorer Eclipse?

Some of the flexibility in reports and depth of data

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Explorer Eclipse

1. Slow Performance
Users experience slow performance, with frequent lags and data loading delays, affecting their workflow significantly.
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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

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 report frequent bug issues with Explorer Eclipse, causing functionality problems and frustrating experiences.
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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.

OI

OKEOGHENE DANIELLA I.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Eclipse is an interesting interface."

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Too many lags when trying to access data Randomly freezing up when executing a task

3. Difficult Navigation
Users find difficult navigation in Explorer Eclipse due to cumbersome components and lack of flexibility in document management.
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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

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.0/5

"Not what was expected. Slow, lots of "fatal errors""

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Terrible payroll component that is constrictive and cumbersome. Road and Bridge component does not work at all. Legacy screens prohibit some functions

4. Learning Curve
Users note a steep learning curve with Explorer Eclipse, often struggling with documentation and intuitive navigation.
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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.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Purpose-Built Software That Could Use a Modern Touch"

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 shoul

5. System Errors
Users often face system errors that hinder functionality, causing frustration and requiring frequent restarts.
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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.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1.0/5

"Not what was expected. Slow, lots of "fatal errors""

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

Terrible payroll component that is constrictive and cumbersome. Road and Bridge component does not work at all. Legacy screens prohibit some functions

6. Poor Customer Support
Users express frustration over the poor customer support which complicates implementation and resolution of issues with Eclipse.
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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Eclipse Payroll Review"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

When a problem does occur, there is no one to actually call - you need to submit a ticket online. When the problem is urgent I do receive replies at a

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1.0/5

"Some internal company procedures seem to be non existent."

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The support system does not seem to be there at all. This makes implementation, configuring and training extremely hard. A potentially good software d

7. Assignment Issues
Users face assignment issues in Explorer Eclipse, with documents not loading correctly and old data reappearing unexpectedly.
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shruti s.
SS

shruti s.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"review"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

sometimes takes time to load. the vendor invoices gets stuck I need to keep updating and erase the previously input data I don't know why it does not

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Very easy to navigate"

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

I often show files attached to invoices that may not be there when I refresh. EG, an invoice uploaded last week was showing that I attached a document

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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.

"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!

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.

BF
Controller
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Robust and Sophisticated Software for Construction ERP System"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

I've been using Explorer Eclipse for a couple of years now, and I’m consistently impressed by its robust financial reporting capabilities. It has truly elevated our ability to monitor and analyze project profitability with precision. The user-friendly interface has also been a major advantage—team members at all levels are able to navigate the system with ease, resulting in smoother workflows and more efficient collaboration across departments." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

The only downside we’ve encountered is the occasional technical issue when processing payroll remotely. However, these incidents have been resolved quickly thanks to the platform’s excellent customer support team, who are always responsive and helpful." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Hi Bacil,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for being a long-time Eclipse user. We’re thrilled to hear that our financial reporting tools have helped elevate your ability to monitor and analyze project profitability with precision. It’s also great to know that the user-friendly design has made it easier for your team to collaborate and work efficiently across departments.

We appreciate you pointing out the occasional technical issues you’ve experienced with remote payroll processing. While we’re glad to hear our support team was able to resolve things quickly, your feedback helps us stay focused on making continuous improvements to ensure a smoother experience in every area.

Thanks again for sharing your insights. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Explorer community.

Claudia S.
CS
Administrative Assistant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexibility"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

What I like best about Explorer Eclipse is its intuitive interface and flexibility. It makes navigating complex tasks feel simple, and it’s clear that the platform was designed with the user in mind. The real-time updates and seamless integration with other tools make it incredibly efficient for daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

One area for improvement in Explorer Eclipse is the occasional lag or slow loading times, especially when handling larger files or datasets.

It would also be helpful to have more customization options in the dashboard to tailor the interface to specific workflows. While overall functionality is strong, a few user experience refinements could make it even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Hi Claudia,

Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing how Eclipse is helping streamline your daily work. We’re glad to hear that the intuitive interface, real-time updates, and integrations are making your day-to-day tasks more efficient.

We appreciate you highlighting areas for improvement as well. The performance issue you mentioned is something we’d love to take a closer look at, as there may be optimization opportunities to help reduce lag when working with those larger files or datasets.

Regarding dashboard customization, Eclipse dashboards can be tailored to specific roles and workflows. If you're open to exploring this and the performance issues further, please reach out to your Explorer Account Manager so they can facilitate this.

Thanks again for your feedback!

Verified User in Construction
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Eclipse Payroll Review"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

Uploading multiple timecards from an excel spreadsheet is very easy once you have the template set up and the auto-processing of timecards is a game changer! Also the ability to code every hour to employee, jobs, equipment and trucks keeps everything very organized when running reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

When a problem does occur, there is no one to actually call - you need to submit a ticket online. When the problem is urgent I do receive replies at a reasonable timeframe but when they are not, sometimes coming to a solution can take a while.

Setting up Eclipse was a learning curve and i feel like somethings could be changed to make it easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your experience with Eclipse. It’s great to hear that the timecard import process and detailed hour coding have made a positive impact on your workflows.

We also appreciate your honest feedback about the support process and the learning curve during setup. While we strive to respond to urgent issues quickly, we understand that not having someone to call directly can be frustrating. Your input helps us continue to evaluate and improve both the product experience and our support model, so your feedback has been forwarded to that team.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

SP
Staff Accountant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Overall Eclipse is a very useful software that organizes information within an organization"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

Easy to navigate and see different information for everyday use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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 eventually, but they will keep happening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Hi Sara - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Eclipse. We're glad to hear that you find the system easy to navigate and helpful for accessing the information you need day to day.

We’re really sorry to hear about the recurring issues in the billing system. It’s good to know that the problems were eventually resolved, but we understand how frustrating it must be to encounter them repeatedly. Your feedback has been shared with our product team so we can take a closer look and work toward a more permanent solution.

If you're open to it, we’d welcome a follow-up conversation to better understand the specific billing scenarios and how we might prevent these disruptions in the future. Please feel free to reach out to your Explorer Account Manager so we can continue the conversation.

Thank you again for helping us improve Eclipse.

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.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Eclipse is useful, but needs some work"
What do you like best about Explorer Eclipse?

It is easy to toggle around and to upload documents. Implementation seems fairly. Customer support seems fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Explorer Eclipse?

You can not doing anything in mass. Creating a PO is time consuming, even for the most simple PO's. You aren't able to copy a PO, so each individual PO has to be created from scratch. It seems to lag a lot when there are multiple users on. There are lots of features, but again they are not easily managed and difficult to find at times. Integration is difficult also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Patti Green of Explorer Eclipse

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting what’s working well for you. We're glad to hear that toggling between tasks and uploading documents is easy, and that you've had a positive experience with our support team.

We also appreciate your comments on where Eclipse could be improved. Many of the concerns you mentioned such as mass updates, PO creation, and integration, can often be addressed through features like Uplink, customized data entry views, or other best practices. If you're open to it, your Explorer Account Manager would be happy to help you get set up and provide any training needed to streamline these processes.

We’d also be glad to review the performance issues you mentioned to better understand what’s happening and recommend the best path forward.

With a system as feature-rich as Eclipse, we understand it can sometimes feel like a lot to navigate. We're actively improving our Customer Portal, training resources, and communication to make it easier to discover and use the features that matter most to your team.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're here to support you and would welcome the opportunity to work together on adjustments that can help Eclipse run more smoothly for your team.

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