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Epicor Prophet 21 vs. Sage 500 ERP

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Epicor Prophet 21

64 Reviews and Ratings

Sage 500 ERP

42 Reviews and Ratings

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Epicor Prophet 21

    Score3.4 out of 10
    		N/AEpicor Prophet 21 is an ERP for distributors, allowing companies to manage their supply chain with one ERP, with industry-specific functionality, cloud-based applications to modernize operations, connected ecosystems to ensure visibility across the organization and AI-infused solutions to drive efficiencies.N/A

    Sage 500

    Score9.1 out of 10
    		N/ASage 500 ERP includes accounting and finance, distribution and supply chain, and manufacturing operations support modules. The latest Sage 500 release includes accounts payable enhancements, credit card processing, and general updates, as well as updates to the solution's modules.N/A
    Pricing
    Epicor Prophet 21Sage 500
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Epicor Prophet 21Sage 500
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Epicor Prophet 21Sage 500
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    6.6
    4 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    Pay calculation8.04 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.72 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files5.93 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    9.0
    15 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    API for custom integration9.015 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.014 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    8.6
    24 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.321 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.023 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    6.4
    27 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    Dashboards6.021 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Standard reports6.027 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Custom reports7.022 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    6.0
    23 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    Accounts payable5.823 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable5.823 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support3.010 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers1.212 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.013 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting5.811 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes5.813 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.7
    25 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    Inventory tracking2.225 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Automatic reordering2.218 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Location management1.321 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    Pricing8.024 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Order entry8.025 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.019 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.024 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.013 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    4.2
    16 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.9
    2 Ratings
    Billing Management5.813 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management5.814 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management4.59 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting1.28 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Period Close1.315 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.06 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Project Costing9.04 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.04 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.08 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.0
    3 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers1.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality1.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    4.9
    3 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management4.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.8
    8 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring9.05 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Contract Repository1.25 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated1.25 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management1.26 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.2
    3 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    4.3
    1 Ratings
    Risk Repository1.23 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Control Management1.23 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments1.23 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Issue Detection1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification1.02 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.1
    10 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization1.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management1.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management1.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.0
    3 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    3.0
    13 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    Forecasting1.211 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.512 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring1.211 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Epicor Prophet 21 and Sage 500 ERP
    Feature
    Epicor Prophet 21
    1.1
    4 Ratings
    Sage 500 ERP
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    Proposal Management1.23 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management1.23 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Epicor Prophet 21Sage 500
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.8
    (28 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    6.3
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    5.8
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.5
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)