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Epicor iScala vs Oracle E-Business Suite comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

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
Oracle E-Business Suite
Ranking in ERP
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
153
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (1st), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (6th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle E-Business Suite is 4.7%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

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Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated.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.
James Balbach - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralizes our enterprise-wide functions but could benefit from cloud migration
We have dealt with customer service, and it was awful. For a system this size, it felt like we were merely buying software from them. They weren't really partnered with us on it. Reporting bugs and getting feedback, as well as having engineers work on issues, was very transactional. There was no real ownership on Oracle's part. During several support cases, it became difficult to determine ownership at Oracle and get status updates. The on-premises Oracle support is not great in my experience, and I think this is true in the industry. We've read about their software as a solution, and theoretically, their SaaS portal support is a lot better.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"There is essentially one solution for every industry within Oracle — you won't require a third-party solution."
"Regarding the valuable features, the automation is inherent in all systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite. It helps in various business processes, depending on the company's behavior and requests."
"It was easy to set up the product."
"It's a scalable product."
"The most valuable features are straight-through processing because we need to make sure that we have a good end-to-end process."
"Financials, which are essential to all ERPs, and manufacturing and sales models are among the most valuable features. The specific features implemented depend on the company's needs."
"Order to cash and procure to pay process: They are valuable features because of their integration and flexibility."
"E-Business Suite's best features are BAT functionality, flexibility, configurability, and integration with Oracle Database."
 

Cons

"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."
"Technical support is focused on-cloud versus on-premise customers."
"The on-premises version of this solution can be difficult to expand, compared to its cloud version. The on-premises version is also more limited, versus the cloud version that has a lot of improvements. Maintaining this solution is also too costly."
"The initial setup is complex."
"There are some enhancements in the process itself that is needed in the application. In the cloud version, they covered some of these areas and requirements but the on-premise version has to catch up."
"Reporting is a big area for improvement. It needs to provide the ability to extract data from the suite. Oracle has also been making a great effort to make E-Business Suite more user-friendly but there are still areas where a focus on User Experience would help."
"They don't have built-in bank integrations, which would be very helpful."
"Movement to the cloud should be supported. Product support still needs to be improved."
"They should have a nicer way to handle very high volumes of data because we deal with really high volumes, and sometimes, we end up with performance issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"Oracle generally gives a lot of discounts."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis. There is an initial cost, and the standard fee is 22% per year."
"Oracle scales the pricing, but E-Business Suite is still very expensive for small to mid-sized businesses."
"Find a best Oracle partner and get a better discount."
"At the time of purchasing the license the price was reasonable."
"This product is more expensive if you compare it to SAP."
"USD $100,000 annually."
"At our various customers, the software tends to pay for itself in less than two years."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
68%
Computer Software Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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 ...
What do you like most about Oracle E-Business Suite?
It was very easy to integrate the product into our existing infrastructure.
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Oracle E-Business Suite should be more detailed and user-friendly. I should be able to customize the screen or application without needing technical support. The configuration and setup process is ...
 

Also Known As

iScala
Oracle EBS, OEBS
 

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Sample Customers

PLP Thailand, Crystal Jade, Mahajak Industry Co Ltd, CRS Electronics, AGM Container Controls, Pacific Insight Electronics
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