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NetSuite ERP vs Zuora comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

NetSuite ERP
Ranking in Billing Software
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (6th), Cloud ERP (3rd)
Zuora
Ranking in Billing Software
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Subscription Management Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Billing Software category, the mindshare of NetSuite ERP is 4.3%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zuora is 6.1%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Billing Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Zuora6.1%
NetSuite ERP4.3%
Other89.6%
Billing Software
 

Featured Reviews

SM
Sr Analyst at Freelance
Integration tools streamline financial operations and enhance data management
The most beneficial feature in Workato is its accessibility. The interface is easily understandable even for a common user, unlike the NetSuite ERP direct website which requires more technical knowledge. In Workato, NetSuite ERP provides options for new employee records, invoice reports, and batch files processing. The batch processing capability allows handling up to 10,000 records simultaneously, which reduces tasks and processing time significantly. Regarding scalability, NetSuite ERP offers excellent options and reduces manual interventions through automation. In the past three months, I have observed improvements in their options and data storage capabilities, showing enhanced scalability compared to previous versions.
Hasaan Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Systems Administrator at Gomotive
User management has become more streamlined and audit processes are easier to handle
There have been some bugs which Zuora support has been unable to fix until now. For example, when we initiate sandbox refreshes, access of users who are only in the sandboxes gets wiped off, forcing me to recreate their accounts from scratch, although their entries exist in Zuora One ID, creating confusion and manual work. It has been a year and a half since this issue arose, and I believe it should have been fixed by now, as it is a significant problem when kicking off sandbox refreshes. Additionally, we faced issues with new payment method types rolled out in Q1 2025 that created confusion as they reflected under users' names, which should not happen.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is easy."
"NetSuite ERP has dramatically improved our organization. We went from QuickBooks to NetSuite. You can compare this transition to changing from tennis shoes to a flying car."
"The most valuable feature I find in NetSuite ERP is that it functions as an accounting package for our accounting needs."
"NetSuite is a better value than some competing solutions. The fee structure is simpler, and other ERP solutions don't offer as many options for configuration."
"NetSuite ERP is good for a trading company that involves buying and selling."
"We use it for the projects we do in the telecom industry."
"The user interface is very good."
"I like the ease of setup and customization of forms."
"These features are valuable because it has allowed the billing functionality to be fully operationalized. This allows us to refocus our energy on optimizing our recurring revenue streams outside of just basic billing.​"
"The best feature is product configuration. The automation is also fantastic. I can say that it is very efficient in pricing. It works effectively in pricing efficiency. The solution is stable. I’ve not encountered any bugs. The product is scalable. It's a good solution that helps ensure you don't lose revenue. I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"Zuora is an end-to-end solution that handles orders, payments, and licensing. Its robust billing engine manages all billing aspects, including debit memos. Zuora's rate plan charges offer the flexibility needed in the subscription business, allowing for easy product configuration."
"Zuora supports multiple pricing models. There are one-time usages, flat fees, per unit, tiered, and consumption-based models."
"I like that the UI is great and easily explainable."
"I like the automated bill generation feature."
"Zuora Workflow is valuable."
"We have so many options for reporting, whether you want structured data or automation."
 

Cons

"The communication has been peculiar, and the overall commercial process has been less than satisfactory."
"If you do go through an implementor, you need to be careful that they are actual implementors and not just resellers."
"The custom reports could be improved."
"The solution is not user-friendly and it is complex to use."
"The solution's initial setup process was complex."
"I would like to see improved customization options in NetSuite ERP, possibly through generative modules, to enhance flexibility and efficiency."
"The main implementation challenge is finding experienced consultants to translate customer needs into NetSuite ERP's standard functionality. The second challenge is getting enough time from customers for proper implementation."
"The solution could be more stable."
"The main area where issues can arise is third-party integrations, particularly payment gateways."
"Unlike Zoho, the main page doesn't contain everything. You have to click a button to reveal multiple options; even within those, there are further layers of options to navigate through."
"The solution must add more programming languages to build logic."
"I would build dynamic retry functionalities directly into the core product and enhance their integrations with all payment gateways."
"There are a few areas for improvement. Some APIs aren't working in amendment-based subscriptions."
"The data structure within Zuora is a bit rigid. It doesn't support many things, like subqueries or correlation queries and all that."
"We don't know everything like the development team does. We are focused on operational tasks. I want to extend my knowledge of creating workflows and understand what the development team is doing. With replenishment orders sent after a certain frequency (like every three months), there's a problem if a subscription is canceled with a future date—it cancels on the same date instead."
"While fetching the data, I had faced some issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is completely on a subscription basis. We pay yearly and, and you do not have to do anything on a monthly basis. Prices depend on the organization's scale and all those things, but they are doing a good job with the pricing."
"Regarding costs, it's not just about licensing. Customization recurring costs can become expensive over five to eight years, especially with new releases. However, NetSuite ERP integrates well with third-party applications, so it can still be used for finance while another ERP is used for localized production."
"When people buy ERP, it's a competitive situation and the pricing is paramount."
"It's very competitively priced due to it being a subscription model. So, clients are quite happy with the pricing. I would rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."
"I would advise that you first meet with and scope out your project with a NetSuite VAR (Value Added Reseller)."
"The price of the solution is quite high."
"The price is less than the cost of daily hours."
"NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."
"Negotiate aggressively. Continue to push on cost until you feel comfortable.​"
"Explore multiple options for implementation."
"The solution is worth the price."
"The tiered pricing model is costly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Legal Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NetSuite ERP?
The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?
The initial cost for NetSuite ERP depends on the business size. My IT managers say that some of their features are quite expensive.
What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?
Regarding room for improvement, I would single out the user interface. The company needs to spend fifty percent of research and development on improving the user interface. The user interface is qu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zuora?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by the company management, not by me.
What needs improvement with Zuora?
Based on my hands-on experience, there are areas where Zuora could improve, specifically invoicing reversal restrictions. Zuora has limitations when an invoice is already split, making it challengi...
What is your primary use case for Zuora?
Zuora Billing and Zuora Revenue serve as our main use case for subscription management, invoicing, and billing of the automation, proration calculations, and all the revenue recognition part. A spe...
 

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