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  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Apparel and Textiles
  • Automotive
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Building Materials and Products
  • Chemical
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Distribution
  • Electronics and High-Tech
  • Energy
  • Food Manufacturing
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Machinery and Equipment
  • Lumber and Wood
  • Medical Device
  • Metal and Steel Fabrication
  • Mining and Quarrying
  • Oil and Gas
  • Other
  • Paper and Packaging
  • Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
  • Plastics and Rubber
  • Professional Services
  • Semiconductors
  • Ship Building and Marine
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Configure To Order (CTO)
  • Discrete Manufacturing
  • Engineer to Order (ETO)
  • Industrial Distribution
  • Job Shop / Machine Shop
  • Light Assembly (ATO) / Kitting
  • Make to Order (MTO)
  • Mixed Mode Manufacturing
  • Process Manufacturing
  • Professional Services (Non-MFG)
  • Repetitive / Make to Stock
  • Wholesale Distribution
  • Under $1 Million
  • $1 to 10 Million
  • $11 to 50 Million
  • $51 to 100 Million
  • $101 to 500 Million
  • $500 Million to $1 Billion
  • Over $1 Billion
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Barcoding
  • Cloud ERP
  • Ecommerce Integration
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
  • Hybrid Deployment (Cloud/Premise)
  • IBM DB2 Compatible
  • IoT (Direct Machine Integration)
  • KPIs (Knowledge Performance Indicators)
  • Lot Tracking
  • Mobile ERP
  • MS Azure Compatible
  • MS SQL Server
  • Multi-Tenant Architecture
  • NET Platform
  • On Premise
  • Progress Compatible
  • QuickBooks Compatible
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Salesforce Compatible
  • SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)

The Top ERP Systems for: Paper and Packaging, SaaS (Software as a Service)

A comprehensive comparison of the best ERP systems matching your selected requirements. Easily compare key features, pricing, and functionality to make a well-informed decision for your business. Next, request complimentary demos and custom price quotes for your top choices.

10 ERP Systems Found

Acumatica logo

Acumatica Cloud ERP

Epicor logo

Epicor Kinetic

Global shop solutions logo

Global Shop Solutions

Ifs logo

IFS Cloud

Eci software logo

JobBOSS²

Netsuite logo

NetSuite ERP

Sap logo

SAP S/4HANA

Total eto logo

Total ETO

Price Range

$7.50K - $150K

Price Range

$4K - $500K

Price Range

$70K - $1,000K

Price Range

$25K - $300K

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N/A

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N/A

Price Range

$5K - $25K

Price Range

$10K - $100K

Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$7.50K - $75K

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$125/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$250/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$125/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

97%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

95%

Version

2025 R2

Version

Always Current

Version

M3 13.4

Version

Always Current

Version

2020.1

Version

IFS Cloud

Version

-

Version

Release 2024.1

Version

Cloud 2021

Version

5.0

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — 1000+

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — 500

User Range

100 — and up

User Range

1 — 50

User Range

10 — unlimited

User Range

15 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — 300

Minimum Fee to Implement

$10,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$50,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$5,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$10,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$75,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Awards

11

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

4

Awards

-

Awards

19

Installs

10000+

Installs

4500+

Installs

1,100+

Installs

1200+

Installs

3000+

Installs

3,300+

Installs

5500

Installs

37,000+

Installs

10,000+

Installs

1000+

Architecture

.NET, SaaS, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

Architecture

SOA, Multi-tenant

Architecture

SOA, .NET

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

Hosted Cloud

Architecture

-

Architecture

SOA, Native Cloud

Architecture

.NET, SaaS, Single-tenant

System Summary

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a versatile system tailored for growing businesses. It integrates accounting, sales, and customer management with industry-specific add-ons and advanced technologies like AI and IoT. With a user-friendly interface and global adaptability, Acumatica stands as a premier, affordable ERP solution.

System Summary

Epicor Kinetic, formerly Epicor ERP, is tailored for various manufacturing needs. It offers both cloud and on-premises options and excels in real-time monitoring, quality management, and global financial integration. Its user-friendly design ensures intuitive navigation and robust global support, fostering business growth and efficiency.

System Summary

Infor M3 is a robust Cloud ERP tailored for industries such as chemicals and food. It provides enhanced security, reduces overall costs, and eliminates the need for major software upgrades. Built on the Infor OS platform, it extends capabilities with features like data management and AI.

System Summary

DELMIAWorks (Previously IQMS) Manufacturing ERP stands out as a holistic ERP and MES solution tailored specifically for the manufacturing industry, addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by manufacturers globally. Notably, its single-source development ensures that the system is less complex and more cost-effective than multi-solution alternatives.

System Summary

Global Shop Solutions provides ERP software for manufacturers, covering inventory, CRM, and shop management. Based in Texas and operating since 1976, this family-owned firm offers solutions both in the cloud and on-premise, serving manufacturers in 25+ countries with a reputation for reliability and outstanding service.

System Summary

IFS Cloud (previously IFS 10.0) is a versatile enterprise software combining ERP, EAM, and ESM functionalities. Started in 1983, its latest version boasts an intuitive user interface built on a component-based, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), emphasizing adaptability across core processes like Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

System Summary

The JobBOSS² business management software by ECI Manufacturing is a fusion of the top features from two renowned industry products: E2 Shop and JobBOSS. Crafted specifically for the unique needs of small to medium-sized manufacturing businesses, it not only streamlines operations but also aids in inventory management, scheduling, customer relationship management, and tracking job costs.

System Summary

NetSuite ERP is a leading cloud-based solution for managing back-office operations and financial processes. It serves over 24,000 global customers and offers robust financial management, inventory, supply chain, and real-time analytics. This platform prioritizes innovation, growth, and swift decision-making through unified business insights.

System Summary

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is an ERP system for manufacturers with AI, machine learning, and analytics. It provides real-time insights into manufacturing processes, facilitates quick adjustments to demand changes, and enables better decision-making. The system supports seamless integration with other SAP solutions and is extendible for enterprise-wide processes.

System Summary

Total ETO, tailored for engineer-to-order manufacturers, integrates with CAD systems like SolidWorks and Inventor for synchronized design and BOM management. It streamlines change orders and procurement, with a focus on job costing and labor tracking​​.

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • No Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • No Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Unique Features

  • Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration.
  • Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University.
  • Acumatica's formal Customer Bill-Of-Rights, a unique commitment in the software industry, ensures fair and ethical treatment of customers and trading partners.

Unique Features

  • Mid-Market Cloud ERP made with Manufacturers for Manufacturers
  • Flexible designs surfaces with no/low code configurations
  • Simple, intuitive browser-based user interface
  • Automation Studio
  • Self Service Analytics
  • Enterprise Search
  • Deployment choice- cloud or premise

Unique Features

  • Purpose-built ERP for process manufacturing industries such as food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and fashion
  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for co-products and by-products
  • Advanced lot traceability and compliance tools for regulated industries
  • Embedded quality management for testing, inspection, and certification tracking

Unique Features

  • ERP purpose-built for manufacturing, especially discrete and repetitive manufacturing industries.
  • Strong shop floor and production monitoring with real-time data collection from machines.
  • Robust MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration — one of the strongest in its class.
  • Advanced quality management system (QMS) with built-in compliance and traceability tools.
  • Strong support for plastics, automotive, medical devices, and other regulated industries.
  • Unified platform (ERP + MES + QMS) without the need for multiple third-party add-ons.

Unique Features

  • Best suited for small to mid-sized manufacturers (discrete, mixed-mode, ETO, make-to-order) that require a unified ERP.
  • Ideal for companies that need deep integration between production, quality, inventory, and financials, without needing numerous bolt-ons.

Unique Features

  • Unified platform combining ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and FSM (Field Service Management) in one solution.
  • Strong focus on asset-intensive industries (aerospace & defense, energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing, service-based organizations).
  • Advanced project management and service management capabilities are built directly into the ERP.
  • Deep functionality for manufacturing and supply chain operations, including complex, multi-mode production.
  • Lifecycle asset management tools that track equipment from design through decommissioning.
  • Embedded AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for forecasting and maintenance optimization.
  • Modular and composable architecture. 

Unique Features

  • Real-time shop-floor data collection via mobile/tablet (employees clocking in, tracking job status, posting material use, etc.).
  • Inventory control with features like lot and serial tracking, multiple bins/locations, FIFO/LIFO/average/standard cost methods.

Unique Features

  • Cloud-based ERP solution for back-office operations and financial processes
  • Unified business insights to support swift decision-making
  • Designed to support innovation and business growth
  • Trusted by over 24,000 global customers

Unique Features

  • Next-generation ERP system built on the SAP HANA in-memory database
  • Integrated suite covering finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and more
  • Advanced AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics embedded in processes
  • Strong industry-specific capabilities across sectors (manufacturing, retail, utilities, healthcare, etc.)
  • Flexible deployment options: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid
  • Scalable to support global enterprises 

Unique Features

  • Designed specifically for Engineer-to-Order (ETO), custom design, and project-based manufacturing firms.
  • Supports hierarchical, flexible BOM structures.
  • Built-in CAD integrations that allow designers to push/update BOM data without re-entry.

Limitations

  • Acumatica is devoted to the midmarket. It is not a great fit for large enterprises in need of fully global support.

 

Limitations

  • Not suitable for companies under $10 million in revenue.

Limitations

  • Best suited for mid-to-large enterprises; may be too complex and costly for smaller process manufacturers

Limitations

  • DELMIAworks IQMS is not a fit for non-manufacturing environment businesses.

Limitations

  • Primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers, which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers.

Limitations

  • IFS Cloud is not suitable for smaller organizations with annual revenues under $200 million.

Limitations

  • Not suited for companies over $50 million in revenue.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for companies with over $100 million revenue
  • No on-premise deployment available

Limitations

  • The system is enterprise-level and is not suitable for small businesses or startups.

Limitations

  • Total ETO is not designed for repetitive manufacturing.
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