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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor Eclipse

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AEpicor Eclipse is an end-to-end business system for wholesale distributors, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing and PVF businesses. Eclipse simplifies complex distribution processes found in today’s dynamic supply chains.N/A

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ASAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP that enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ ​​ SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a foundational component of the SAP…N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
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    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details—Per user, per month
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    Community Pulse
    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
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    Epicor Software
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    SAP
    Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud is far superior if compared to other erp system that I have used in past considering no of features, adapting to business need cloud based features, understanding business requirements, real time monitoring though price is comparatively high but product …
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    Would buy again
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    95%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    396 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    502 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    288 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    358 Answers
    Features
    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.3
    290 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Pay calculation10.01 Ratings8.1248 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings8.3248 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.73 Ratings8.0242 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    9 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    7.9
    424 Ratings
    4% above category average
    API for custom integration7.87 Ratings7.9406 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.79 Ratings7.9376 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.8
    14 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.5
    487 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.09 Ratings8.7457 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.514 Ratings8.2480 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.6
    16 Ratings
    9% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    7.9
    494 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dashboards6.711 Ratings7.9462 Ratings
    Standard reports6.416 Ratings8.1487 Ratings
    Custom reports6.916 Ratings7.8453 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    15 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.4
    485 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Accounts payable6.915 Ratings8.4478 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.813 Ratings8.3460 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.17 Ratings8.249 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.26 Ratings8.148 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.310 Ratings8.248 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.38 Ratings8.245 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.710 Ratings8.651 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.1
    17 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.6
    426 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Inventory tracking7.417 Ratings8.6417 Ratings
    Automatic reordering6.715 Ratings8.4361 Ratings
    Location management7.717 Ratings8.2344 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.4
    17 Ratings
    6% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.4
    437 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Pricing7.317 Ratings8.2416 Ratings
    Order entry7.717 Ratings8.5425 Ratings
    Credit card processing8.014 Ratings9.024 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.816 Ratings8.5400 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.413 Ratings8.140 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    13 Ratings
    4% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.7
    52 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Billing Management6.911 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.48 Ratings8.046 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.36 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.15 Ratings8.142 Ratings
    Period Close7.511 Ratings8.350 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.7
    9 Ratings
    29% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting6.86 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing7.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture6.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.4
    6 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling6.63 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers5.73 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality6.42 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.3
    27 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management8.01 Ratings8.327 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.1
    9 Ratings
    13% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.3
    49 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared5.16 Ratings8.238 Ratings
    Contract Authoring6.82 Ratings8.338 Ratings
    Contract Repository4.83 Ratings8.235 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated6.94 Ratings8.443 Ratings
    Supplier Management6.84 Ratings8.343 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    4.5
    4 Ratings
    37% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    40% above category average
    Risk Repository2.72 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Control Management6.22 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments4.51 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Issue Detection4.12 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification3.82 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    4.9
    11 Ratings
    30% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.2
    37 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization4.36 Ratings8.435 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management4.26 Ratings7.936 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management4.12 Ratings8.031 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management6.32 Ratings8.632 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management6.34 Ratings8.231 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.0
    3 Ratings
    39% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.5
    39 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Production Process Design4.52 Ratings8.636 Ratings
    Production Management5.73 Ratings8.737 Ratings
    Configuration Management6.41 Ratings8.536 Ratings
    Work Execution5.43 Ratings8.336 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs4.83 Ratings8.633 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.7
    13 Ratings
    22% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    8.3
    45 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Forecasting6.112 Ratings8.340 Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.611 Ratings8.343 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring5.69 Ratings8.342 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor Eclipse and SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Feature
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.2
    7 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SAP S/4HANA Cloud
    9.0
    42 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Proposal Management5.93 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management6.43 Ratings8.142 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.7
    (17 ratings)
    8.6
    (561 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    4.3
    (3 ratings)
    9.4
    (14 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (455 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    5.6
    (77 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    6.7
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Epicor EclipseSAP S/4HANA Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Epicor Software
    Eclipse is well suited for quick order entry where the source is a formal purchase order document or a phone call with a known customer. In these scenarios the order entry process is quick, and order processing is smooth even if the customer has a lot of "special" requests like shipping part today and holding the rest or shipping some of the order to other addresses. Eclipse also works well if you have a good database of products, especially in searching for products where only partial information is known or finding existing orders where all you know for sure is the customer. It is not particularly well suited for Point of Sale where a walk-in customer who doesn't have an account wants products for which part numbers are not known, due to the requirements to release an order for a customer with no credit.
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    SAP
    I think it well suited for organizations with a large and complex infrastructures as it can handle them very easily in my opinion. It is also recommended for companies which are planning to move to mostly automated environments, in which it can be implemented in a good manner. I also think it is not suited or less suited for smaller scale organizations as the cost of operation could exceed the budget.
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    Pros
    Epicor Software
    • Sales Order tracking, even returns are strengths of Epicor Eclipse. It can be set up to match returns to previous orders so that the correct credits are applied. It is capable of setting up contract pricing as well as matrix level pricing according to sales velocity or individual customer buyer programs.
    • Purchasing can be set up to work by full line buys or short buys while still maintaining a balanced inventory level of vendor line product.
    • Vendor Invoices and purchase orders are easily matched up for payment and the diverse reporting features are able to provide multi-faceted views of Product Sales, Items with No Sales, or Sales or Purchasing trends, just to name a few.
    • It is also tracking warehouse operation in both RF and non-RF environments, or a combination of the two.
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    • The software helps in forecasting and identifying potential challenges that would affect our organisation in the near future. This enables us to prepare in advance and also adopt practical and viable measures.
    • It enables faster and accurate data processing, which enhances decision-making.
    • It's easily customizable according to specific organizational needs. This promotes overall efficiency and productivity of the organization.
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    Cons
    Epicor Software
    • The version we use is a non-windows based version, we chose this due to pricing since we are a small company.
    • Their Tier 1 level tech support leaves a little to be desired.
    • It would be nice to switch between open windows/screens.
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    SAP
    • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
    • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
    • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
    • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Epicor Software
    I use it every day and can't see a reason why I would stop unless I started a new job. If I were to leave my present position, the new job would be much more attractive if they were Eclipse users.
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    SAP
    The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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    Usability
    Epicor Software
    This is very easy to use for someone that hasn't ever used the system before. Despite any preconceived notions about how a system should function they can learn this and become efficient with really not a lot of effort. I have used many systems and this is probably one of the easiest I have ever had to learn to navigate and use.
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    SAP
    Day to day data insight is more accurate for manufacturing industry to procure as per forecasted from supplier. Supply and fulfillment cycle becomes more easier. I would say more about performance as we are using this new server so we can see clear difference between SAP S/4HANA Cloud and ECC. Also it has customized business extensions for rapid development.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Epicor Software
    I haven't experienced any outages in the two years I have been using the system. It is always available as long as the computer is up. The only time I have seen it not be available was on occasions where we lost internet, or power and then we lost access to everything, not just Epicor Eclipse.
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    SAP
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    Performance
    Epicor Software
    Everything in this system moves fairly quickly, that may be in part because we are a small company with only 21 users on the system at a time, or it may just be a the way the Epicor Eclipse works for any size company with any number of users. I can only speak for what I know and say that it is fast for our purposes.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Epicor Software
    The tier 1 support is trying, and sometimes they are successful. Sometimes they aren't. This topic isn't as black and white as the questions might suggest. Currently their Tier 1 support team is over seas, all items automatically go to Tier 1 and then when they can't help they either escalate it or tell me they need to check with someone else and they will get back to me. If they escalate me to Tier 2, then the issue comes back to the States and the support is usually at a higher knowledge/experience level and it can get resolved fairly quickly. If they don't escalate, then it might take weeks and multiple follow ups on my part before I either get a satisfactory resolution or finally get escalated.
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    SAP
    The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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    In-Person Training
    Epicor Software
    The training classes that I have attended have been top notch. The presenters are extremely knowledgeable on their subject matter, including real-world application of the system. They aren't just software techs training end users, they seem to be end users that have become experts in the over functionality and capabilities of the system.
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    SAP
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    Online Training
    Epicor Software
    The on-line training is very good, and it is taught by the same people that do the live in-person training sessions. The difficult part of it is, asking questions about your specific company's nuances or special circumstances. I don't remember if you can access the on-line training sessions after you have taken them for reminders purposes, but if so that is a great asset.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the implementation, it was back in 1998 and I didn't start here until 2016. By the time I started here they had been running it for a number of years and most of the people that were here when it was implemented are no longer here, and the ones that are don't really have much to say about how the implementation went either bad or good.
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    SAP
    SAP requires
    a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
    implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
    different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
    towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
    couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Epicor Software
    Most of my experience has been with Epicor's Prophet 21. For most distribution verticals, Prophet 21 is the only way to go. The comparison I've drawn is this: Prophet 21 is like a ferrari. Epicor Eclipse is like a reliable donkey. Both get you from point A to point B but Prophet 21 is going to get you there much quicker and with the kind of insight into your business that will help you thrive.
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    SAP
    The platform utilizes advanced predictive analytics to anticipate operational bottlenecks and put them out of commission before the problems become larger. We can proactively develop effective strategies that help keep service quality in the face of unexpected changes in the market, or external disruptions, by continuously analyzing historical performance data as well as elements of the current market
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    Scalability
    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the scalability. It's the same as it was when I started, I do know that you can buy more user licenses, but I think they come in packs of 5, which can be a problem if you only need 1 and will never use the other 4. But, again I'm not sure on that.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Epicor Software
    • One of the main positive ROI impacts has been the constant upgrading and adding of new features to keep the software user friendly, relative, and robust.
    • Our credit manager has said it has made their job easier with daily reports to catch pricing discrepancies and straighten out before they go to invoice makes us look better.
    • With the addition of sale analytics it has given our sales force tools and new approaches to our customer base which has raised profitability.
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    SAP
    • The financial management part ensures every process is well planned and allocated resources are used efficiently.
    • The development of payroll management ensures that all employees are happily remunerated and, hence, very productive.
    • The creation of solid financial reporting acts as the primary driver in decision-making, which brings more insights into development.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.