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Ellucian vs Epicor iScala comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Epicor iScala
Ranking in ERP
25th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.
reviewer2379783 - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or continue developing iScala. Initially, it seemed they might replace it, but it appears iScala will remain a separate product.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
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Top Industries

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University
35%
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
12%
Comms Service Provider
5%
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What do you like most about Epicor iScala?
The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages s...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor iScala?
Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side.
What needs improvement with Epicor iScala?
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or ...
 

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