ERP Software Comparison for Small Businesses
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the top-rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for small Businesses Sized between 1 to 10 Million in Annual Revenue. Small manufacturers and distributors can use the matrix below to compare ERP to determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor. Learn about ERP systems in different tiers in this blog post.
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Small manufacturers and distributors are often looking to upgrade their systems from Excel sheets and Quickbooks to a true ERP System. The products on this page are best suited for small businesses looking to purchase their first ERP system or for businesses who wish to replace an ERP System they have outgrown.
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The Benefits of an ERP Solution for Small and Mid-Sized Nutraceutical Manufacturers
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Unique FeaturesAs a suite of cloud-based applications, NetSuite brings together all the systems that businesses need to grow, scale and adapt to change. |
Unique FeaturesGives you the agility you need to grow your business with a scalable, flexible, award-winning best-in-class cloud financial management system that comes complete with built-in industry-specific functionality. Provides instant visibility into operational and financial insight through real-time dashboards and multi-dimensional analysis. |
Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
Unique FeaturesHeadquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries. |
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Unique FeaturesJobBOSS² manufacturing management software platform is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with the tools they need to thrive. JobBOSS2 gives shop owners even more control over how they scale their businesses, grow revenue, and maximize profitability.
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Unique FeaturesDesigned for mid-market make-to-stock, make-to-order, batch process, and project-centric manufacturers. Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University. |
Unique FeaturesERP offers BatchMaster Manufacturing for make to stock and/or make to order, plus has QMS, FDA Validation templates, graphical record mapping, messaging/email collaboration, 3rd party contract manufacturing management, project based cost accounting |
Unique FeaturesDynamic formulation, workflows, snapshot planning & scheduling vs advanced MRP & MPS, optimized batch job creation & dependent job linkages, QA continuous improvement, auto UOM conversions, mobile task execution, graphical lot traceability & recall |
Unique Features“Datacor ERP has tied all of the information we need into one centralized system. When we move an item in the wireless system, the information is immediately reflected across the platform. Our distribution and manufacturing operations are far more agile because we now know precisely what products we have or need, in what quantities and exactly where they are located.” - Randy Byle | Haviland Enterprises, Inc. |
Unique FeaturesAs a comprehensive ERP platform with the industry’s largest functional foundation, Deacom ERP provides a rich set of capabilities designed specifically for growing process manufacturing and distribution businesses around the world. All functionality specific to these industries is developed and supported in-house and written into the core platform. |
Unique FeaturesAptean Distribution ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is an all-in-one system designed to handle everything consumer goods importers and distributors need to run and grow their business. By creating efficiencies across the enterprise, distributors will see increased profits and ensure that the entire business uses the same real-time data. |
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Unique FeaturesEOXS is far beyond just an ERP solution. EOXS also allows steel and metal manufacturers to build a customer-forward website without code to showcase products and take payments online. EOXS also offers top-knowledge consultancy services for the entire steel industry. |
Unique FeaturesWith curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers. Epicor solutions are distinguished by
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Unique FeaturesEpicor for distribution ERP software was built in partnership with thousands of successful distributors—and the deep expertise that comes from understanding their unique challenges.
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Unique FeaturesGearUP by Genius ERP is a complete, cloud-based ERP system designed for small custom manufacturers looking to implement their first ERP system. GearUP includes all the features custom manufacturers need to gain complete oversight over their shops and grow their businesses, including job management, inventory tracking, purchasing, quoting and estimating, scheduling and capacity management, shop floor management, job costing, plus a complete accounting suite. GearUP by Genius ERP is a cost-effective solution for small manufacturers as our proven methodology and online training resources allow companies to eliminate the need for consultants and implement Genius ERP completely on their own. |
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Unique FeaturesThis system is designed specifically for Distribution Enterprises |
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Unique FeaturesRealSTEEL ERP System is designed specifically for steel and metals processing with an intrinsic focus on inventory management. |
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Unique FeaturesTotal ETO (Engineer to Order) is the only ERP and MRP designed exclusively for Custom Equipment manufacturers, Machine builders, and System integrators. It’s designed by engineers to address the unique challenges these types of organizations face. Total ETO Integrates with SolidWorks and Inventor to streamline Bills of Material (BOM) information from Design to Purchasing and Manufacturing. |
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LimitationsDoes not have Materials Management and Production Management modules or other full scale Manufacturing features. |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
LimitationsGlobal Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers. |
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LimitationsNot suitable for small manufacturers (under $10 Million in revenue). |
LimitationsBatchMaster Manufacturing is uniquely architected for use by formula-based, process manufacturers in the food, chemical, nutraceutical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and hemp related industries. |
LimitationsBusiness Manufacturing application runs with QuickBooks, Sage 100/300, Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP Business One financials. BatchMaster Manufacturing is uniquely architected for use by formula-based, process manufacturers in the food, chemical, nutraceutical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and hemp related industries. |
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LimitationsLimited to Distribution Enterprises, not suitable for complex manufacturing. |
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LimitationsThis solution is not optimized for non-durable goods distributors. |
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LimitationsExpandable ERP is designed for made-to-stock manufacturers who build to a bill of materials. Not ideal+ for engineer-to-order environments or custom job shops. Industries in which we generally do not provide a good fit include apparel, agriculture, construction, lumber, metal fabrication, oil and gas, and non-manufacturers. |
LimitationsGearUP is designed specifically for small make-to-order, engineer-to-order, custom-to-order, and assemble-to-order manufacturers looking to grow their businesses and implement their first ERP system. It is not meant for large companies looking to replace their current ERP system or companies that need a lot of support during the ERP implementation process. GearUP requires companies to have a strong internal ‘champion’ to lead the ERP implementation process. It also requires companies to have an implementation timeline that allows for a phased process-by-process implementation method. |
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LimitationsThis system is not for Repetitive or high volume manufacturers. It’s also not ideal for strictly Machine shops. |
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