Epicor iScala vs. IFS Applications

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Epicor iScala
Score 2.0 out of 10
N/A
Epicor iScala is business management software for large corporations. Capabilities include financials, supply chain management, light manufacturing, sales, service, rental and lease management.N/A
IFS Applications
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
IFS Applications is presented by the vendor as an agile application suite that offers enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise project management, handling 4 core processes: Service & Asset Management Full Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Field Service Management (FSM) Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with support for process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing…N/A
Pricing
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Considered Both Products
Epicor iScala
Chose Epicor iScala
I have experience with multiple ERP software and I must say that iScala is the fastest system to work in so far. It doesn't have the same fancy shell like some others but at the end of the day the most important thing is the functionality and here is iScala outstanding.
Chose Epicor iScala
Our sister companies around the world are using SAP and ASW, but I can say that in our iScala using companies we are flexible, fit for any business requirements, and ERP related costs are better than in SAP and ASW countries.
IFS Applications
Chose IFS Applications
IFS Applications have a very UI rich interface compared to other systems. IFS Applications can be easily and quickly learned with the very good documentation, e learning portals and other learning platforms. The technical implementation of the IFS Applications is very …
Chose IFS Applications
IFS Applications is based on Agile Technology which allows organizations to reconfigure user interface as per user requirements and make it user-friendly. Other applications are lagging on many fronts like User Interface, Online help document availability, Implementation …
Chose IFS Applications
Microsoft AX, QAD (in continuation of our previous ERP), Sage X3 was an out of the box ERP that was part of initial RFP.

We have chosen IFS based on the compromise between costs & budget, functionality, technical features, and feedback from similar customers that gave their …
Chose IFS Applications
IFS Cloud, IFS Applications and IFS Field Service Management
Features
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.7
Ratings
7% above category average
IFS Applications
2.6
Ratings
94% below category average
Pay calculation7.30 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.30 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.5
Ratings
1% below category average
IFS Applications
8.5
Ratings
11% above category average
API for custom integration8.40 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Plug-ins6.50 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.9
Ratings
8% above category average
IFS Applications
9.7
Ratings
17% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.80 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.10 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
5.3
Ratings
31% below category average
IFS Applications
7.8
Ratings
8% above category average
Dashboards3.10 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Standard reports7.30 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Custom reports5.40 Ratings9.00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.1
Ratings
5% above category average
IFS Applications
7.4
Ratings
4% below category average
Accounts payable8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.20 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations7.70 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.60 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.8
Ratings
1% below category average
IFS Applications
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Inventory tracking8.60 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Location management7.70 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
Ratings
7% below category average
IFS Applications
5.4
Ratings
37% below category average
Pricing7.30 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Order entry8.20 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Credit card processing6.40 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.20 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Order Orchestration7.50 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.4
Ratings
1% below category average
IFS Applications
3.4
Ratings
75% below category average
Billing Management6.70 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management7.30 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management6.80 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.30 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Period Close7.90 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.9
Ratings
4% above category average
IFS Applications
2.7
Ratings
95% below category average
Budgeting and Forecasting7.30 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Project Costing8.20 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Cost Capture8.20 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Capital Project Management8.20 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance7.30 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition7.30 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
8.2
Ratings
17% above category average
IFS Applications
3.3
Ratings
71% below category average
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.20 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Supplier Management8.20 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
Ratings
9% above category average
IFS Applications
6.3
Ratings
6% below category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization5.80 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management7.30 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management7.30 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
Ratings
2% below category average
IFS Applications
6.2
Ratings
18% below category average
Production Process Design7.30 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Production Management8.20 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Configuration Management7.80 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Work Execution7.80 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs7.70 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
5.6
Ratings
24% below category average
IFS Applications
8.5
Ratings
18% above category average
Forecasting5.40 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Inventory Planning6.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring5.40 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
7.3
Ratings
2% above category average
IFS Applications
4.2
Ratings
52% below category average
Proposal Management6.40 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Product Master Data Management8.20 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
-
Ratings
IFS Applications
3.6
Ratings
62% below category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
-
Ratings
IFS Applications
10.0
Ratings
29% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Epicor iScala
-
Ratings
IFS Applications
4.6
Ratings
35% below category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
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8.0
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Usability
-
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8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Epicor iScalaIFS Applications
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for middle-size distributor and service provider.
Read full review
Not every Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System does not cover all the industry verticals and all the functionalities and requirements for a specific industry as built-in features. Although IFS Applications does not completely cover all the requirements and all the industry verticals, it can be implemented for any industrial company with minimum configurations and customization, which is very good when implementing an ERP system. Since it supports web and mobile versions of the application as well, the users ind it easy to use.
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Pros
  • Epicor iScala is simple-to-use and robust Microsoft technology based ERP for very wide range of businesses.
  • One of the stronger parts of the solution is using an industry-standard database that is simultaneously secure and open for queries from any BI tool.
  • Interface is simple and modern, easy-to-customize while keeping a stable kernel.
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  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Complex Inventory
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Cons
  • The stock control could use a history view.
  • The integration to other systems can be improved
  • The ability to work on iPad would be nice
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  • Project Budget control other than Procurement
  • Customer Advance settlement process should be Manual rather then Auto Adjustment
  • IFS GSO Support should be more proactive
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Usability
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In overall, the companies get many advantages, where we can forget most of the things which can be considered for room for improvement. The user interface is good. It supports mobile versions an has several mobile applications for specific areas with Android, IOS and Windows versions. It allows several deployment options such as remote hosting, IFS Cloud hosting and on-premise hosting of the servers. IFS Applications can be easily and safely integrated with other systems.
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Support Rating
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We have been unable to get answers to our questions, solutions to our problems, and they don't seem interested in working in the construction industry.
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Alternatives Considered
I have experience with multiple ERP software and I must say that iScala is the fastest system to work in so far. It doesn't have the same fancy shell like some others but at the end of the day the most important thing is the functionality and here is iScala outstanding.
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Microsoft AX, QAD (in continuation of our previous ERP), Sage X3 was an out of the box ERP that was part of initial RFP. We have chosen IFS based on the compromise between costs & budget, functionality, technical features, and feedback from similar customers that gave their feedback. The project manager team and qualification level of technical or consultant teams were differentiating factors too. Finally IFS application was named in the Gartner’s mid-market ERP Magic Quadrant, along with SAP, and helped us to finalize our choice
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Return on Investment
  • In comparison with other ERPs iScala has very good cost / functionality ratio
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  • Positive impact in terms of global process alignment.
  • Positive impact in terms of a single system of truth and reporting.
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