ERP Software Comparison for Engineer to Order (ETO) Manufacturing on MS SQL Server Platform

Below is a comprehensive, independent review and comparison of ERP software systems in Engineer to Order (ETO) Manufacturing on MS SQL Server with an easy-to-navigate matrix comparing general data (e.g. price, financing options, etc.), materials management, sales order management, financial management, production management, supply chain management, and customer relationship management, plus any additional capabilities each vendor might provide. Click on the links to dive deeper into each vendor's software or request a free demo to get more hands-on experience.




General Data
Product Name	Epicor ERP	Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management	NetSuite ERP	SYSPRO	Global Shop Solutions	Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Syteline)	Microsoft Dynamics AX	SAP Business One	JOBSCOPE	Priority Software ERP	E2 Manufacturing	Genius ERP	WorkWise ERP
Version	10.2.300	7	Always Current	8.0	2018.1	9.00.10	AX 7 2016		v16	17.3	8	11.0	10
Price Range	$4K -500K	$2600/ user-	$10K-100K	$25K-500K onsite	$5K-500K	$25K-500K	$20K-750K	$25K -$250K	$20K-$500K	$1,400-$3,000/license	$7,000+-$250,000	$3000-$4000	$20K-$500K
Financing Options	Lease, Owner Financing, Lease to own	Owner Financing, Lease to own	Subscription	Lease, Owner Financing, Subscription	Financing, Leasing Options	Lease, Owner Financing, Lease to own	Lease, Owner Financing, Financing	Lease, Owner Financing, Lease to own	Lease, Financing	Subscription, Licensed	Financing, Leasing Options	Lease, Financing	Lease, Leasing Options
User Range	10-2000+	20-1000+	10+unlimited	10-1000	3-1000	5-1000	5-2,250	25-1000	5-1000	5-1,000	1-1000	1-250	5-500
Multi Site	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi National	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, 60+ Countries	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	English	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, multi-currency; no multi-language.
Architecture	SOA, .NET		SAAS, Multitenant	SOA, XML, Webservice	SOA	SOA	SOA, .NET, Cloud	SOA	SOA, On-Premise	All current Windows	.NET	C#, .NET	SQL, .NET, C+
Database Platform	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas), MAC OS	MS SQL Server, Oracle, Cloud-Based (Saas)	MS SQL Server, Progress, IBM DB2, Other, Oracle, ODBC Compliant, Proprietary`, Customized per Client, Pervasive, Power, Sage ProvideX, Sybase, Cloud-Based (Saas), PostgreSQL, MS SQL Express, abas Open Object Oriented Database, MS Access, IBM UniData/UniVerse, Universally Compatible w/all Data Base Platforms, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Multi-Tenant SAAS on the SalesForce Cloud	MS SQL Server, Other, Cloud-Based (Saas), Universally Compatible w/all Data Base Platforms	MS SQL Server, ODBC Compliant, Cloud-Based (Saas)	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas)	MS SQL Server, Oracle, Cloud-Based (Saas), Microsoft Azure	MS SQL Server, Progress, IBM DB2, Other, Oracle, Proprietary`	MS SQL Server	MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS SQL Express	MS SQL Server	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas)	MS SQL Server, Cloud-Based (Saas)
Server OS	Linux, Windows, Unix	Linux, Windows, Unix	Mac OS, Windows, Unix, Novell Netware	Windows	Windows	Windows	Windows	Mac OS, Linux, Windows, Unix, Novell Netware	Windows	Linux, Windows, Unix	Windows	Windows	Windows, SaaS Web browser based
SAAS	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Materials Management
	Advanced Material Mgmt.	Inventory Control	Multi-location Inventory for Distributor	Inventory Management	Bar Coding	Material Management Summary	Inventory Controls	Inventory Management	Material Control	Materials Management Overview	Bar Coding	Inventory Management	Bill of Materials
	Bar Coding		Advanced Shipping	Lot Traceability	Bill of Materials	Plant Maintenance	Manufacturing			Mobile Devices, Barcode & RFID	Bill of Materials	Bill of Materials	CADlink
	Handheld		Bin Management		Inventory Control		Material Planning			Picking and Shipping	Data Collection	Materials Purchasing	Inventory Management
	Material Handler Interface		Order Promising		Inventory Management		Warehouse Management			Receiving & Put-Away	Inventory Control	Vendor Management	Material Control Management
	Material Movement		Real-Time Sustem		Materials & Inventory					Replenishment	Inventory Management		Mobile Inventory Control
	Prioritize Orders		Return Materials Authorization		Materials Purchasing					Traceability	Lot and Serial Control		Multi-Carrier Shipment Processing
	Sales Order Allocation				Materials Solutions						Mobile Shop		Product Configurator
					Physical Inventory						Physical Inventory		Purchasing and Requisitions
					Wireless System						Sales Orders		Routing
													SOLIDWORKS CAD Connect
													UPS / FedEx Integration
Sales Order Management
	Order Management	Purchasing Management	Automated Order Processing	Document Flow Mgmt.	Complete Order Management	Advanced Forcasting	Sales & Marketing	Sales & Promotions	Configurator	Orders	Job Costing	Sales & Order Management	Customer Order Estimates
	Sales Management	RF Warehousing	Automated Payments	Ecommerce Shopping Cart	Demand Management	Estimating / Quoting	Sales Management		Estimating and Quoting	Price Quotes	Job Travelers	Quoting and Estimating	eCommerce Gateway
	Demand Management	Sales Monitoring	One Click Purchase Orders	Point Of Sale	Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)	Request for Quote			Sales Management	Tasks	Order Entry	Sales Dashboard and Directory	Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
	Electronic Data Interchange		Order Management	Report Writer	Invoice Order History						Order History	Sales Management and CRM	Estimating
	Estimate / Quote Mgmt.		Procure-to-Pay Purchasing	Return Mgmt	Order Enrty						Quoting / Estimating		Quotations
	Storefront		Real Time Order Status	Sales Analysis	Quoting & Estimating						Sales Order Tracking		Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
			Self-Service Vendor Center	Sales Orders	Return Merchandise Authorization						Shipping		Serial & Warranty Control
			Shipping Integration		Sales & Service Management						Vendor Returns
			Streamlined Receiving		Sales Application
					Shipping Logistics
Financial Management
	General Ledger	Business Intelligence	General Ledger, Payables & Receivables	Budget Management	Accounting	Financial Management	AP / AR	Financial Reporting	Financials	Billing	Accounts Payable	Financial Management
	Accounts Payable	Data Collection	Financial Summary	Accounts Payable	Business Intelligence		Financial Management Overview	Accounting and Financials Overview	Job Cost Accounting	Budget Control	Accounts Receivable	Accounts Payable
	Accounts Receivable	Financial Overview	Advanced Billing	Accounts Receivable	Cash Flow		Fixed Assets	Banking & Reconciliation		Cash Management	Bank Reconciliation	Accounts Receivable
	Multi-Cureancy / Company		Amortization Schedules	Activity Based Costing	Financial Management		General Ledger	Cost Accounting		Cost Control	Cash Flow	Business Intelligence
	Financial Mgmt Overview		Multi-currency Transactions	Tax Management	Fixed Assets		International Capabilities			Financial Management Overview	Complete Accounting	Financial Reporting
	Tax Connect		Project Accounting	Assests Register	General Ledger		Project Accounting			Financial Statement Generator	Executive Overview	General Ledger
	Cash / Asset Mgmt		Revenue Recognition	Payroll	International Accounting					Fixed Assets	FAQs	Multi-currency Management
	Global Engines			Analytics	Multi-Currency Management					Regulatory Compliance	General Ledger
					Payroll Management						Multi-Currency
											Payroll
											QuickBooks Integration
Production Management
	Production Mgmt	Discrete Manufacturing	Advanced Multi-location Inventory	Bill of Materials	Advanced Production Scheduling	Engineering	Bill of Materials		Barcode Labor Collection	Production Management Overview	Advanced Scheduling	Production Management	Advanced Forecasting
	Advanced Production	Process Manufacturing	Aseembly Management	Engineering Change Control	Cost Breakdown Application	Planning & Scheduling	Key Production Features		Engineering		Data Collection	Production Planning	Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
	Advanced Quality Mgmt		Work Order Management	Factory Documentation	Engineer-to-Order	Production Management	Product Builder		Production Planning and Scheduling		Job Costing	Project Management	Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
	Job Management			Cost Tracking	Lean Manufacturing	Project Control			Shop Floor Control		Job Management	Quality Control	Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
	Lean Manufacturing			Planning and Scheduling	Planning & Scheduling	Shop Floor Data					Job Tracking	Scheduling
	Manufacturing Execution Systm.			Projects and Contracts	Project Management	Workflow					Order Costing
	Planning & Scheduling			Quality Mgmt	Quality Control						Quality Management
	Product Data Management			Quotations	Shop Floor Control						Rapid Documentation
				Requirements Planning	Shop Floor Data Collection Application						Receiving
				Shop Clock	Shop Management						Reports
											Reworks / Returns
											Shipping
											Shop Floor Control
Supply Chain Management
	Supply Chain Mgmt.		Supply Chain Overview	EDI Solution	Advanced Planning and Scheduling	Shipping / Receiving	Key Supply Chain Features				Advanced Scheduling	Supply Chain Management
	Inventory Management			Freight Calculator	Forecasting Trust						Demand Forecasting	Inventory Management
	Purchase Management			Inventory Forecasting	Shipping & Receiving Management						Inventory Management	Purchasing Management
	Shipping & Receiving			Shipping Mgmt	Supplier Relationship Management						Purchasing	Shipping and Receiving
	Sourcing				Supply Chain Manager						RFQ
	Supplier Relationship Mgmt.										Shipping
	Warehouse Management
Customer Relationship Management
	Customer Relations Overview	CRM	Incentive Management	Contact Management	Customer Relationship Management	Customer Relations Management	Marketing Automation	CRM Overview	CRM	CRM Overview	CRM	Customer Relationship Management	Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
	Campaign Connect		Job and Project Tracking	CRM for Syspro	Sales	Field Service Management	Sales Force Automation	Customer Data Management	Field Service			Customer Management
	Case Management		Partner Relationship									Customer Service
	Customer Relationship Management		Sales Order Management
	Information Worker		Self Service Customer Portal
	Lead / Opportunity Mgmt		Website
	Mobile Connect
	Service Management
Additional Capabilities
	Cloud Deployment	Multi-Channel Retail and Direct Marketing	Real Time Dashboards	Document Mgmt	Simplified Label Printing	Human Resources	Alert System	E-Commerce	Business Intelligence	Mobile Solutions	Crystal Reports	Additional Capabilities
	Compliance Overview	Wholesale Distribution	Security	Espresso Mobile	Business Web	Internationalization	Business Intelligence and Reporting		Crystal Reports		Data Conversion
	Composite Applications				CAD Interface Application	Intuitive User Interface	Compliance Management		DCAA		Document Control
	Composite Applications				Crystal Reports	Multi-Site, Multi-Plant	Human Resource Management		Jobscope Mobile		MobileShop Suite
	Document Mgmt				Data Conversion	Quality Control (Supplier)	Service Managment		Quality Assurance		Quickview
	Enterprise Content Mgmt				Document Control	Report & Analysis					Rapid Documentation
	Enterprise Performance Mgmt				Document Control Application	Sytline Data Collection					Time and Attendance
	Epicor Everywhere FrameworkEpicor Everywhere Frame				Electronic Data Exchange
	Global Business Mgmt				Global Application Builder
	Human Capital Mgmt.				Key Performance Indicators Application
	ICE Business Architecture				Messaging System Application
	Mobile				Mobile Wireless Application
	Product Data Mgmt				Online System / Time and Attendance
	Service Mgmt. Overview				Process Documentation & Training
	Social Enterprise				RFID Technology Application
	Subscription Services
	Web 2.0
Services Support
	Business Process Outsourcing		Customer Care	STARS	FastRESPONSE		Support Options	E-Learning		Customer Service & Support Overview	Chat Suport	Services & Support	3-Step ERP Implementation
	Epicor Consulting		NetSuite Central	Support	Global Shop Solutions Consulting						Classroom Training		Customizations and Integrations
	Hosting Services		Site Consultation	Training and Education	Global Shop Solutions University						E-Learning		ERP User Training
	Learning & Educational Services				Learning & Educational Services						Hardwars Support		Multi-Point ERP Support System
	Managed Services				Training Strategies						ISO Consulting		WorkWise ERP Consulting
	Professional Services										Onsite Consulting
	Subscription Services										Phone Support
	Support										Six Training Facilities
											Tech Support
											Virtual Training

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