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Epicor iScala vs SAP Business One comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

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
SAP Business One
Ranking in ERP
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One is 4.6%, down from 6.9% 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Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated.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.
Sajith Morais - PeerSpot reviewer
Caters to the company's B2B business model and highly stable solution
I have seen some limitations. For example, in Sri Lanka, I implemented SAP Business One in the fashion industry, specifically the footwear industry. Currently, the system does not support creating size-wise items with a size grid, which would be a beneficial feature to have. Additionally, in some areas, particularly in budget preparation and cost accounting, there are certain limitations that could be improved. Specifically, the budgeting side needs enhancement. When comparing SAP Business One with Netsuite and Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite has a feature that allows easy integration with email, whereas SAP Business One lacks this capability. Users need to log in to the SAP Business One application separately to access emails, unlike Netsuite. These minor features make a difference, and if SAP Business One can include and improve such aspects, it would become the ideal product for SMEs. One another thing is SAP Business One consumes a lot of network resources and bandwidth, especially when accessing the web solution, B1 Web Access. While NetSuite is a completely cloud-based solution that can be accessed via a web browser, SAP Business One has this facility but faces some constraints, especially in terms of top performance and speed at the browser level. However, in the network, there are issues regarding application slowness. This could be a major concern with SAP Business One. These are some areas of improvement for me.

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."
"Technical support is quite good. They are helpful and responsive. We are quite satisfied with their level of support."
"The solution offers a structured view and is useful for the top management. The top management finds it organized and structured. It is stable and gives you fewer headaches as an IT manager."
"The ability to link documents to accounts, partners and events via the Golden/Yellow Arrow feature is very useful."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Business One is the ability to manage your entire business with one software package."
"The document search feature is very good."
"The solution has all the basic features that are required for us."
"I had been using it for the end-to-end functionality."
"The Material Requirements Planning (MRP) feature of SAP Business One has been most beneficial for our reporting needs."
 

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."
"Something which would be helpful to management and, from our vantage point as a user, would be to see a simple reporting tool."
"Areas for improvement are the operating mechanisms, authorization of the production process, and sales cycle automation."
"There are problems with Business One's collection management and reconciliation."
"We would like a mobile version of this for sales exhibits, etc. We would also like more personalization features to personalize it for our organization."
"Lacks an advanced HR model with payroll."
"Security could be improved."
"There should be a portal so that our providers can give us their invoices. This is something that it is missing currently. SAP provides such a portal with SAP ERP, but it is not available with SAP Business One."
"The solution could improve by adding HR and payroll, and consolidation should be included by default."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"We recently acquired the license, so we are using the latest version."
"I rate the price of SAP Business One a seven out of ten."
"I rate the product pricing structure at around six out of ten due to currency fluctuations posing challenges."
"The licensing cost for SAP Business One is affordable, and I'd rate it as four out of five. The license covers the software, the configuration, and the services, but if you want technical support, you'd need to pay for that separately."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
"If you are in the US or Canadian the costs of SAP Business One could vary per license, it can be anywhere between $2,000 tor $5,000."
"There is a license to use this solution and the price is good."
"It's not cheap but offers good value, particularly for medium-sized enterprises."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Retailer
6%
 

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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 ...
Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and com...
What do you like most about SAP Business One?
It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business One?
Pricing is acceptable, and it is one of the lower-cost solutions.
 

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iScala
Business One
 

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Sample Customers

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