Oracle Netsuite vs Acumatica

• Both Acumatica and Oracle NetSuite offer cloud-based SaaS ERP applications
• Both integrate ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and BI
• Both support a variety of vertical industries, from retail to distribution to manufacturing

Here’s how they compare:

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Oracle Netsuite

• Full relational database export: Oracle NetSuite users cannot directly export their data in a relational format, making it difficult and costly to migrate their data off NetSuite servers. Acumatica will never hold your data hostage – both our built-in automated backup service plus our snapshot feature allow you to have a fully relational copy of your data at any time
• Customizations using industry standard tools: Both products are highly configurable, but Acumatica is built using industry standard C# and .NET. NetSuite uses proprietary development tools, making customizations more difficult.
• Upgrade on your schedule: To support their required multi-tenant model, NetSuite upgrades all users at the same time, which may not be convenient for everyone. Acumatica provides users the option to upgrade at any time they choose; NetSuite charges users for this option.
• Flexible licensing options: Every company is different, and some prefer a depreciable capital expense versus an ongoing operating expense. Both products are available through subscription licensing, but Acumatica also offers perpetual licensing. Check Acumatica ERP Pricing.
• Multiple deployment options (cloud, on premise, hybrid): Deployment options include public cloud (like Amazon Web Services), on your premise, and hybrid configurations (private cloud). While both products are available in the cloud, Acumatica also supports on premise and hybrid deployments for companies that want to keep sensitive data in-house.
• TCO: Both products charge by computing power used, but NetSuite also charges per user. These costs increase as your company grows, increasing your total cost of ownership over time. Acumatica never charges per user.

Sage ERP Enterprise Management, 200, 500, 1 000 vs Acumatica

There are commonalities between these Sage products and Acumatica

• Support for multiple verticals/industries
• Strong third-party software extension (ISVs)
• Large reselling partner channel (VARs)

Here’s how they compare:

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Sage

• True cloud: “True cloud” means all functionality is accessible through the internet using a standard browser without the need for any software installation on the user’s device and no additional software licensing required. The bulk of the Sage product line uses older software development practices and platform architecture. These products were built for on-premise deployments and retrofitted for the cloud. Moreover, these products suffer from being unable to match the level of speed, functionality, and ease of use offered by a true cloud platform. Acumatica was designed to leverage the capabilities of cloud computing and can run equally on-premise or in the cloud. You can even switch between the deployment models as well.
• True mobility: Out-of-the-box, the entire Acumatica suite can be accessed on the device of your choice. Acumatica is built to resize every page and every screen to whatever device you are using. Every screen has the same information and flows, whether it is on a PC, tablet, or phone. Sage online products support browser access on multiple devices, but the web pages do not automatically resize to accommodate mobile devices.
• TCO: Acumatica charges by computing power used, not by the user. Sage charges per user. These costs increase as your company grows.
• Full function ERP: The Sage product line being compared here is scaled to various business sizes and needs, so not every product offers the same ERP functionality. However, because the bulk of the Sage product line was built on older client-server technology from the 1990s, not all of their products offer full functionality when deployed in the cloud as their on-premise counterparts. Acumatica offers a fully integrated financial and ERP solution that can scale with your business in the cloud or on-premise.
• Flexible licensing options: Every company is different, and some prefer a depreciable capital expense versus an ongoing operating expense. Both products are available through subscription licensing. Sage allows licensing based on user count, using either concurrent or named user licenses depending on the specific product. Acumatica also offers perpetual licensing and charges based on the resources needed – not by the user – so your business is not penalized for growth.
• Multiple deployment options (cloud, on-premise, hybrid): Deployment options include public cloud (like Amazon Web Services), on your premise, and hybrid configurations (private cloud). Both products support deployments on-premise, in the cloud, or a hybrid. Note that Sage products are not true cloud, however, which affects their speed and functionality.

Sage Intacct vs Acumatica

Small- to mid-sized companies looking for a cloud-based ERP platform are often led to consider Intacct, NetSuite, and Acumatica.

At first glance, it might seem like they are all the same. But there are differences you should know before deciding on which system is right for your company.

Here we look at how Intacct compares with Acumatica on major product features.

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Intacct

• Full function ERP: Intacct is a strong financial management software system, but it does not inherently support ERP functions and must rely on third-party software for this capability. Acumatica is a full-featured ERP system, with built-in support for financials and vertical industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, professional services, and retail.
• Flexible licensing options: Every company is different, and some prefer a depreciable capital expense versus an ongoing operating expense. Both products are available through subscription licensing, but Acumatica also offers perpetual licensing.
• Multiple deployment options (cloud, on premise, hybrid): Deployment options include public cloud (like Amazon Web Services), on your premise, and hybrid configurations (private cloud). While both products are available in the cloud, Acumatica also supports on premise and hybrid deployments for companies that want to keep sensitive data in-house.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Let’s be fair, Intacct is a robust financial management system. If you are looking for a solution to handle strictly financials with only a limited user count, Intacct is a solution to consider. However, as you require more functionality – such as capabilities to support manufacturing, warehousing, eCommerce, and embedded (not just integrated) CRM – you will need to purchase more and more third-party solutions, each with their own licensing costs. In addition, as your company grows and more employees need access to your ERP system, Intacct will require additional user licenses. These costs increase as your company grows. Acumatica charges by computing power used, and never charges per user. In the end, the TCO for either product depends on your specific business needs.

Quickbooks vs Acumatica

As a growing company using QuickBooks, you might be finding that it is showing its limitations, and you’re looking for a new solution.

QuickBooks by Intuit offers users a good starter accounting package at a good price. However, it is designed to handle basic accounting only. To manage business processes outside of financials requires an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, which can handle accounting and financial management needs along with other business requirements, such as manufacturing, distribution, and much more.

In the chart below, we compare Acumatica to QuickBooks Enterprise, Intuit’s top-of-the-line QuickBooks product. QuickBooks Enterprise can be installed locally (on premises) or hosted on the internet (“in the cloud”). Keep in mind that Acumatica and QuickBooks are designed for two different purposes, so it is difficult to provide a true, side-by-side comparison. Our intent here, however, is to show some of the advantages of moving from QuickBooks to an ERP system, as well as the advantages of choosing Acumatica.

*”True cloud” means all functionality is accessible through the internet using a standard browser without the need for additional software licensing or client apps.

Significant Differentiators

• True cloud: Acumatica works on premises or in the cloud without additional equipment or software. QuickBooks Enterprise can be accessed over the internet, but even Intuit acknowledges that QuickBooks has not been optimized to be a true cloud product.
• Full function ERP: Acumatica offers your organization a complete ERP and CRM solution. While QuickBooks Enterprise contains some of these elements, it is ultimately an accounting solution and not a full function ERP solution.
• Full relational database export: QuickBooks uses a proprietary database and does not provide a true export function, requiring a third-party utility to access the underlying database. Most of the next level financial management solutions for small- to mid-sized businesses use more robust databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA, or Oracle. However, these other solutions also expect the client to eventually move to some kind of ERP solution. QuickBooks is designed strictly for accounting.
• Flexible licensing options: Every company is different, and some prefer a depreciable capital expense versus an ongoing operating expense. Both products are available through subscription licensing, but Acumatica also offers perpetual licensing.
• Scale as you grow: Acumatica allows you to scale as your company grows and can accommodate multiple companies and multiple currencies. QuickBooks Enterprise limits you to a maximum of 30 users and handles multiple currencies but not multiple companies.
• TCO: Because both products serve different purposes, it would be difficult to say which one has the best total cost of ownership. We recommend, however, that you apply due diligence when selecting a replacement product for QuickBooks to ensure you get a product that can continue to grow with your company for several years.

Microsoft Dynamics SL vs Acumatica

Microsoft Dynamics SL (formerly Solomon IV for Windows) is a mid-market ERP product that integrates financial management specifically designed for project- and service-based companies.

Acumatica performs many of the same functions as Microsoft Dynamics SL. But Acumatica was designed from the start to be accessible through the cloud and mobile technology. This lets Acumatica offer more features and functions than Dynamics SL and at a lower long term price.

Take a look at how Acumatica compares with Dynamics SL:

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Dynamics SL

• True cloud: “True cloud” means all functionality is accessible through the internet using a standard browser without the need for any additional software installation on the user’s device or additional software licensing. Acumatica works on premise or in the cloud without additional equipment or software. Dynamics SL requires Microsoft SharePoint as a front-end for it to run in the cloud.
• Multiple deployment options: Technically, both products support cloud, on premise, and hybrid configurations. However, Acumatica supports all three deployment options natively using a browser to access the system. Dynamics SL, on the other hand, requires SharePoint as a front-end to enable a cloud configuration. In addition, SharePoint requires user licensing, increasing TCO.
• Scale as you grow: When choosing an ERP solution, you must consider not just your company’s current needs but the future needs as well. Both products allow you to scale resources to support a growing company, but because Acumatica only charges by the computing power required and not by users, you can scale your equipment as you grow, allowing an unlimited number of users to access the system regardless of function. Dynamics SL, on the other hand, incurs greater costs as your company grows and more employees need access to the system. Be aware of these costs and consider them in your final evaluation.
• TCO: Acumatica charges by computing resources used, not by user. Dynamics SL charges per user, and these costs increase as your company grows. In addition, Dynamics SL requires a license for SQL Server to run, where Acumatica can work not only with SQL Server, but also with less expensive databases, such as MySQL. Moreover, Acumatica works natively in the cloud, where Dynamics SL requires a separate license for SharePoint for it to work in the cloud.

Microsoft Dynamics GP vs Acumatica

Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) is a mid-market ERP product that integrates financial management, eCommerce, manufacturing, distribution, and CRM.

Some of Dynamics GP’s strengths are:

• Highly customizable and flexible
• Strong third-party software support
• Support for multiple vertical industries

Acumatica boasts the same strengths and performs many of the same functions. But we believe Acumatica is a superior product than Dynamics GP, because Acumatica was designed from the start to be accessible through the cloud using current technology. This means Acumatica can offer more features and functions than Dynamics GP and at a lower long term price.

Take a look at how Acumatica compares with Dynamics GP:

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Dynamics GP

• True cloud: “True cloud” means all functionality is accessible through the internet using a standard browser without the need for additional software installation on the user’s device or additional software licensing. Acumatica works on premise or in the cloud without additional equipment or software. Dynamics GP is a traditional client-server product and was NOT built for the cloud. GP can be HOSTED on a remote server, but requires Microsoft SharePoint as a front-end.
• Customizations using industry standard tools: Both products are highly configurable, but Acumatica is built using industry standard C# and .NET. Dynamics GP uses a proprietary development language, making customizations more difficult and expensive.
• Multiple deployment options (cloud, on premise, hybrid): Technically, both products support cloud, on premise, and hybrid configurations. However, Acumatica supports all three deployment options natively using a web browser to access the system. Dynamics GP, on the other hand, requires SharePoint as a front-end to enable a cloud configuration. In addition, SharePoint requires user licensing, increasing TCO.
• Scale as you grow: When choosing an ERP solution, you must consider your future requirements, not just your company’s current needs. Both products allow you to scale resources to support a growing company, but because Acumatica only charges by the by computing power required and not by users, you can scale your equipment as you grow, allowing an unlimited number of users to access the system regardless of function. Dynamics GP, on the other hand, incurs greater costs as your company grows and more employees, customers, and suppliers need access to the system. Be aware of these costs and consider them in your final evaluation.
• TCO: Acumatica charges by computing power used, not by user. Dynamics GP charges per user, and these costs increase as your company grows. Dynamics GP requires a license for SQL Server to run, where Acumatica can work not only with SQL Server, but also with less expensive databases, such as MySQL. Moreover, Acumatica works natively in the cloud, but Dynamics GP requires a separate license for SharePoint for it to work in the cloud.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV vs Acumatica

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) is a powerful mid-market ERP product. Some of Dynamics Dynamics NAV’s strengths include:

• Highly customizable and flexible
• Strong third-party software support
• Support for multiple vertical industries

Acumatica offers these same strengths, but we offer significant features and capabilities that NAV does not.

Take a look at how Acumatica compares with Dynamics NAV:

Significant differentiators between Acumatica and Dynamics NAV

• True cloud: “True cloud” means all functionality is accessible through the internet using a standard browser without the need for any additional software installation on the user’s device or additional software licensing. Acumatica works on premise or in the cloud without additional equipment or software. Dynamics NAV is a traditional client-server product and was NOT built for the cloud. NAV can be HOSTED on a remote server, but requires the addition of a web server (IIS) to provide web support.
• True mobility: Out-of-the-box, the entire Acumatica suite can be accessed using a standard web browser. Acumatica’s web pages are built to resize to whatever device you are using for every page and every screen. Moreover, every screen has the same information and flow, whether it is on a PC, tablet, or phone. In contrast, Dynamics NAV requires coding to support resizing custom pages for phone and tablet access.
• Customizations using industry standard tools: Both products are highly configurable, but Acumatica is built using industry standard C# and .NET. Dynamics NAV uses a proprietary development language, making customizations more difficult and expensive. Plus, there are additional costs for development privileges.
• Flexible licensing options: Every company is different, and some prefer a depreciable capital expense versus an ongoing operating expense. Acumatica is available with subscription or perpetual licensing. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is only available through a perpetual license. The Microsoft VAR can host the product for you and charge a monthly fee, but that is not a monthly subscription.
• Multiple deployment options (cloud, on premise, hybrid): Deployment options include public cloud (like Amazon Web Services), on your premise, and hybrid configurations (private cloud). Acumatica supports all three deployment options natively using a browser to access the system. Dynamics NAV, being built using older technology, cannot run in a public cloud. The only choice with NAV is to run it on premise or using a private hosting organization. This is called HOSTING, not SaaS. Also, because NAV requires additional servers to enable a cloud configuration and that custom pages must be rebuilt to support phone and tablet access, the total cost of ownership increases for cloud options.
• Scale as you grow: When choosing an ERP solution, you must consider not just your company’s current needs but the future needs as well. Both products allow you to scale resources to support a growing company. But because Acumatica only charges by the by computing power required and not by users, you can scale your resources as you grow, allowing an unlimited number of users to access the system regardless of function. Dynamics NAV, on the other hand, is licensed by user. As your company grows and more employees, customers, and suppliers need access to the system, the costs rise quickly. Be aware of these costs and consider them in your final evaluation.
• TCO: Acumatica charges by computing power used, not by user. With Dynamics NAV, costs add up. Dynamics NAV charges per user. These costs increase as your company grows. In addition, Dynamics NAV requires a license for SQL Server to run, where Acumatica can work not only with SQL Server, but also with less expensive databases, such as MySQL. Moreover, Acumatica works natively in the cloud, where Dynamics NAV requires a separate license for IIS for it to work in the cloud.