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Epicor ERP
Read 12 Epicor ERP reviews
3,977 views|1,896 comparisons
81% willing to recommend
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Microsoft Dynamics SL
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207 views|160 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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Epicor ERP vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL
May 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Epicor ERP and Microsoft Dynamics SL based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Featured Review
WaiChung Chay
The product is flexible and easy to use, but the user interface must be improved
Cirvesh-Daga
Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities
It helps streamline several processes for our customers, aiming for simplification. Ultimately, not all customers want complex processes. If they... Read more →
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"Epicor ERP is very technical friendly, if you want to do any customization, it's very easy.""The most valuable features of Epicor ERP are ease of use, powerful API, and comprehensive integration. It is a one-vendor solution, where other vendors need other software systems from multiple vendors.""Epicor ERP is an easy-to-use solution.""The ability to deploy a generic implementation without advanced customization.""The product enables users to customize their dashboards and reports.""Real-time results make for faster decision making.""With Epicor, we can call a pitch between Epicor and the PLM database, which is a significant advantage.""Dashboards and Business Activity Query are very useful."

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"It's pretty easy to set up.""If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

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Cons
"I would like to see a better reporting tool.""Right now, it doesn't really have a good cloud story.""Epicor didn't care about user level and software applications. So, it's not so user-friendly for nontechnical people.""A number of bugs in 9.05 were only fixed in 10.""There's a new version of the solution that has some bugginess. They're cleaning that up. The user interface is an area that needs improvement and they're improving.""The tool should provide a better user interface.""There are some glitches in Epicor ERP.""In the newer version of Epicor ERP, it's very difficult to find out that tracing."

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"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing.""An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "User support could be improved as well, as the consultant charges are very high."
  • "When comparing Epicor ERP to the other related products, the pricing, additional enhancements, as well as implementation, are better."
  • "We bought an on-premise version of the solution. The cloud version is different. I've looked into it, but it's very competitive on the low end of the market."
  • "The initial cost may be a bit high, but the maintenance cost is lower."
  • "Epicor ERP is an expensive solution."

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  • "If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

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    Questions from the Community
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor ERP?
    Top Answer:Epicor ERP is an expensive solution.
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    What needs improvement with Epicor ERP?
    Top Answer:There are some glitches in Epicor ERP. Epicor ERP should add some automations.
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    What is your primary use case for Epicor ERP?
    Top Answer:We use Epicor ERP for our total business operation.
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    What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end… more »
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    What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:Dynamics SL is used in oil and gas and discrete manufacturing. I've had no complaints, and it's fairly easy to use.
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    Ranking
    17th
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    3,977
    Comparisons
    1,896
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    354
    Rating
    8.3
    23rd
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    207
    Comparisons
    160
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    930
    Rating
    7.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Epicor SaaS ERP
    Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL
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    Microsoft
    Overview

    Capture the true value of cloud ERP with Epicor Kinetic, a solution made with manufacturers, for manufacturers. An intuitive, configurable, and guided user experience with embedded learning helps you maximize your profitability with real-time business intelligence and built-in collaboration tools. Kinetic has the functionality you need to run a modern, future-ready business poised to capitalize on data, transform digitally, and innovate without limits. All the features you need to scale, compete, and attract top talent to your organization. Trust the manufacturing expertise of Epicor to gain the momentum and know-how you need to accelerate growth and innovation.

    Epicor Kinetic is distinguished by its increasingly broad focus on planning and managing all resources, both within and across locations and company boundaries. Power your business with a secure, tightly integrated ERP and embedded capabilities. This expanded scope is most strongly felt in the areas of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Quality Management System (QMS), Field Service Management (FSM), and Business Process Management (BPM) to name only a few. Manufacturers of all sizes have recognized the value of an integrated suite rather than trying to piece disparate solutions together.

    Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.
    Sample Customers
    ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Retailer8%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business82%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Epicor ERP vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL
    May 2024
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    Epicor ERP is ranked 17th in ERP with 12 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics SL is ranked 23rd in ERP with 2 reviews. Epicor ERP is rated 7.8, while Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Epicor ERP writes "The product is flexible and easy to use, but the user interface must be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics SL writes "Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities". Epicor ERP is most compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Odoo, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One and SAP ERP, whereas Microsoft Dynamics SL is most compared with . See our Epicor ERP vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL report.

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