What Is Epicor?
Epicor is an industry-specific accounting software.
What Is NetSuite?
NetSuite began as an online accounting software but expanded into a full-fledged cloud software capable of managing every aspect of a company, from accounting to customer relationship management, marketing, and sales.
Epicor vs NetSuite
Here’s how Epicor and NetSuite compare in functionality, target industries, deployment options, pricing, and customer support.
Functionalities
NetSuite and Epicor have similar functionalities for the most part. However, Epicor exceeds in the financial and manufacturing aspects, while NetSuite offers a more comprehensive software suite.
Here’s how the two cloud ERP solutions compare in some of the most important functionalities. Also, this is what each software includes out-of-the-box; NetSuite has many add-ons and integrations that can boost its functionalities.
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Additional Modules
Out-of-the-box, Epicor is an ERP and NetSuite comes with the ERP and CRM. Both Epicor and NetSuite have modules that add functionalities, which come at a price.
NetSuite’s modules include everything from advanced financial management to advanced inventory management and professional services automation. Epicor’s modules include eCommerce, risk compliance, supply chain and logistics, and business intelligence.
The bottom line: NetSuite is a much more comprehensive cloud software solution, as it has native CRM, HR management, and marketing automation capabilities. If your business needs those functionalities, NetSuite is probably the better option.
Target Industries
One of the biggest differences between Epicor and NetSuite is the industries each company targets.
Epicor aims for manufacturing and distribution customers and, while NetSuite is very capable of handling those types of clients too, it also works well for professional services, retail, software, and nonprofits.
NetSuite’s target industries:
- Food & Beverage.
- Wholesale Distribution.
- Manufacturing.
- Software.
- eCommerce.
- Mining.
Epicor’s target industries:
- Automotive.
- Building supply.
- Distribution.
- Manufacturing.
- Retail.
The bottom line: While NetSuite also targets the manufacturing industry, Epicor has a stronger focus on these niche business sectors. If your company falls into one of those categories, Epicor is a strong cloud ERP contender.
Deployment Options
While both solutions have a cloud ERP, Epicor has more deployment options than NetSuite.
- Epicor deployment options: Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid.
- NetSuite deployment options: Cloud.
Epicor only recently launched its cloud software solution, while NetSuite has been in the cloud software space for decades.
The bottom line: Epicor is a winner if you want an on-premise deployment. For a reliable cloud software solution, NetSuite is the best choice.
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Pricing
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all price for NetSuite or Epicor. Pricing for ERP software isn’t always straightforward:
- NetSuite pricing depends on how many user licenses you need, the size of your company, add-on modules, and customizations needed.
- Epicor pricing is also dependent on how many user licenses you need and add-on modules.
The bottom line: It’s only possible to provide a price for either cloud software if you know the exact scope of what your company needs.
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