ERP Software 2016 Features, Benefits, Pricing, and the Best Alternatives

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) remains the backbone of modern operations—tying together finance, supply chain, manufacturing, projects, HR, and analytics in one system so leaders can run, measure, and improve the business.

What’s changed is how ERP is delivered (cloud-first), what it includes (embedded analytics and AI), and who it’s built for (industry-specific, modular suites).

This guide compares today’s top ERP suites head-to-head, explains the core tradeoffs, and lists reputable alternatives (with prices where vendors publish them).

It’s written to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and IT leaders cut through the noise and choose an ERP that fits your size, industry, and change roadmap.

Dates and pricing below are current as of August 15, 2025. ERP vendors update packages and prices frequently; where pricing isn’t public, we call that out and link to the vendor’s official pricing or packaging pages for verification.

What to look for in a modern ERP (quick checklist)

Industry fit out of the box (manufacturing, distribution, services, retail, nonprofit, etc.).
Cloud architecture & update cadence (multi-tenant SaaS, quarterly releases, backward-compatible extensions).
Core scope vs. ecosystem (financials only vs. end-to-end including supply chain, manufacturing, projects, HR).
Extensibility (low-code tools, APIs, marketplace apps).
Analytics & AI (embedded reporting, planning, automation).
Implementation & TCO (time to value, partner ecosystem, licensing model).
Governance & scale (security, compliance, multi-company/time zones/currencies).

The Top ERP Suites (Deep Dive)

1) SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition

What it is. SAP’s ready-to-run cloud ERP built on the in-memory HANA platform with preconfigured best-practice processes and SAP Fiori UX. Designed for enterprises that want standardization with quarterly innovations.

Strengths

Industry depth and global capabilities across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and more, plus a robust integration story across the SAP portfolio (Ariba, SuccessFactors, Business Technology Platform).
Preconfigured best practices accelerate time to value while keeping a clean core.
In-memory analytics and real-time processes built into the transactional layer.

Tradeoffs

Standardization expectations can limit heavy bespoke processes; “clean core” requires disciplined extension patterns.
Implementation typically partner-led and rigorous; success hinges on change management.

Pricing

Quote-based. SAP does not publish list pricing for S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition; licensing depends on user types, modules, and countries.

Best for: Global enterprises and upper-midmarket firms that want a standardized, future-proof digital core with deep industry coverage.

2) Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

What it is. Oracle’s cloud-native ERP suite spanning financials, procurement, projects, supply chain (via adjacent Oracle SCM), and enterprise performance management—delivered with quarterly innovations and embedded AI.

Strengths

Broad functional breadth with strong Financials, Procurement, and EPM.
AI/automation embedded across 50+ use cases and a steady quarterly release rhythm.
Large global customer base; strong governance, multi-entity, and compliance features.

Tradeoffs

Complex portfolio (ERP + SCM + HCM + EPM) can mean multi-team governance.
Implementation often large-scale; fit/finish depends heavily on partner expertise.

Pricing

Oracle publishes a commercial price list. As of the current price list, “Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud Service” is listed at $625 per hosted named user per month; Procurement and select SCM planning services list separately (for example, SCM Planning at $1,250 per hosted named user per month). Your actual price will vary by configuration and negotiation.

Best for: Enterprises seeking an end-to-end Oracle stack with strong financials/EPM and continuous cloud updates.

3) Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Supply Chain / Business Central)

What it is. Microsoft offers two primary ERP paths:

Dynamics 365 Finance (and related operations apps) for mid-large enterprises.
Dynamics 365 Business Central for SMB/upper-SMB all-in-one ERP.

Strengths

Tight integration with Microsoft 365, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate), and Azure.
Predictable licensing with publicly listed pricing; extensive partner ecosystem.

Tradeoffs

Choosing the right SKU (Finance vs. BC) is critical; large enterprises may need multiple Dynamics apps (Finance + SCM + Project Ops) to cover scope.
Heavier customizations should use Power Platform/Extensions to avoid upgrade friction.

Pricing (published)

Business Central Essentials: $70 user/month; Premium: $100 user/month; Team Members: $8 user/month (annual commit).
Dynamics 365 Finance: $210 user/month; Finance Premium: $300 user/month (annual commit). Microsoft announced price changes effective Oct 1, 2024 (Finance increased from $180 to $210) and a follow-on Business Central price change effective Oct 1, 2025; check the live pricing page before purchase.

Best for: Organizations invested in the Microsoft stack who want transparent pricing, strong reporting (Power BI), and a broad partner marketplace.

4) NetSuite ERP (Oracle NetSuite)

What it is. A cloud ERP born in the mid-market, widely used by growing companies and multi-subsidiary organizations. Financials, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory, light manufacturing, projects, and more.

Strengths

Multi-subsidiary consolidation (“OneWorld”), strong order management, subscription billing.
Large ecosystem of SuiteApps and partners; rapid deployments for standardized processes.

Tradeoffs

Advanced manufacturing and deep industry processes sometimes require add-ons/integrations.
Pricing transparency is limited (see below).

Pricing

NetSuite states that licenses are annual subscriptions comprised of core platform + optional modules + number of users, with a one-time implementation fee; terms are typically one year minimum. NetSuite does not publish per-user list prices on its site.

Best for: Fast-growing mid-market firms and multi-entity roll-ups that need a proven cloud ERP with strong financials and order management.

5) Infor CloudSuite (Industrial, Corporate, and industry suites)

What it is. Infor’s industry-specific CloudSuites (powered by SyteLine/LN/M3 under the hood) for manufacturing, distribution, services, healthcare, and more—delivered as multi-tenant SaaS.

Strengths

Deep industry content (discrete/process manufacturing, equipment, and more) and preconfigured processes.
SaaS operating model with continuous updates and a focus on manageable costs.

Tradeoffs

Portfolio breadth means you must pick the correct CloudSuite and validate module coverage.
Pricing is quote-based; rely on partner scoping and references.

Pricing

Quote-based subscriptions; Infor emphasizes “manageable costs” and transparency, but does not publish list prices.

Best for: Product-centric businesses wanting industry-specific ERP, including complex manufacturing footprints.

6) Sage Intacct (cloud financials)

What it is. A cloud financial management suite (GL, AP/AR, cash, projects, revenue) favored by finance-led teams in services, SaaS, nonprofit, and multi-entity organizations.

Strengths

Strong multi-entity consolidations, revenue recognition, project accounting.
Robust partner marketplace; shorter finance-first implementations.

Tradeoffs

Intacct is finance-centric; full ERP breadth (advanced manufacturing, complex SCM) typically requires integrated apps.
Pricing is quote-based via partners.

Pricing

Sage’s official site: pricing is based on selected modules and is quote-driven.
For directional context (from a top partner, not Sage list): annual subscriptions “start at ~$9,000/year” for a base financials package, with typical customers spending $15,000–$35,000/year depending on scope. Treat as indicative only and confirm with Sage/partners.

Best for: Finance-led digital transformations (SaaS, services, nonprofit) that want strong accounting, project financials, and multi-entity consolidation without a heavy manufacturing footprint.

7) Acumatica Cloud ERP

What it is. A versatile cloud ERP known for usability, open APIs, and a unique consumption-based licensing model (not per-user). Popular in distribution, manufacturing, and services.

Strengths

Resource/consumption-based pricing (vs. per-user) can be cost-effective for broad access.
Solid mid-market functionality across finance, distribution, projects, and manufacturing; strong integration story.

Tradeoffs

Exact cost depends on transaction volumes and edition; budgeting requires careful scoping.
Implementation quality varies by partner.

Pricing

Consumption-based (not per-user) and quote-based via partners and editions.

Best for: Mid-market firms that want to give many employees access without per-user fees and value an open, API-friendly platform.

8) Odoo

What it is. A modular suite covering CRM, accounting, inventory, manufacturing, e-commerce, and more—with a straightforward price and both Standard (Odoo Online) and Custom (Odoo.sh/on-prem) editions.

Strengths

Very affordable entry price with broad functional coverage and rapid module activation.
Flexible for SMBs and startups; vibrant community and ecosystem.

Tradeoffs

Governance and controls are lighter than enterprise suites; complex global compliance requires careful vetting.
Custom edition introduces DevOps responsibility and partner selection considerations.

Pricing (published, US region example)

Standard: $24.90 user/month (billed annually)
Custom: $37.40 user/month (billed annually)
“One App” plan is free for a single app (limits apply). Always check your country’s pricing page.

Best for: Cost-sensitive SMBs and digital startups that want a modular, do-more-with-less suite—and understand the tradeoffs.

Side-by-Side: Who’s the “best” for what?

Deep enterprise standardization: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
Microsoft-centric organizations: Dynamics 365 (Finance for large enterprises; Business Central for SMB).
Multi-subsidiary growth companies: NetSuite ERP.
Manufacturing-heavy mid-market: Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Acumatica (consumption model), Epicor (see alternatives).
Finance-led transformations: Sage Intacct, Oracle Financials Cloud.
Budget-friendly SMB suite: Odoo (with caveats).

Pricing in context (why numbers vary)

ERP pricing is a mix of users, modules, consumption, and implementation. Oracle and Microsoft publish list prices for many SKUs; SAP, Infor, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica generally price by quote based on the combination of roles, modules, entities, and regions. Expect services (implementation, data migration, integrations, training) to equal or exceed your first year of subscription—especially for multi-country rollouts.

Oracle publishes commercial list pricing (e.g., ERP Cloud at $625 hosted named user/month). Your deal will likely be discounted based on volume and term.
Microsoft posts live pricing for Business Central and Finance; Microsoft has announced price changes effective Oct 2024, with another Business Central update slated for Oct 2025—confirm current prices.
NetSuite details how pricing is structured (core + modules + users + one-time implementation) but not public list rates.
Odoo publishes clear per-user rates by country/edition.
Acumatica emphasizes consumption-based access (not per-user).
Sage Intacct’s official stance is module-based, quote-driven; partner posts cite ~$9k/yr start for core, but treat this as indicative only.

Detailed List of Notable ERP Alternatives (with prices where available)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SMB ERP) — $70 (Essentials) / $100 (Premium) / $8 (Team Member) per user/month (annual commit). Strengths: all-in-one SMB suite, Microsoft integration, huge partner base. Weaknesses: manufacturing depth requires Premium; advanced planning/warehousing needs add-ons.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (enterprise financials) — $210 per user/month; Finance Premium $300. Strengths: global financials, strong reporting via Power BI. Weaknesses: Full ERP breadth may require additional Dynamics apps (SCM, Project Ops).

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (enterprise) — Commercial list example: ERP Cloud at $625 hosted named user/month; Procurement and SCM components priced separately. Strengths: breadth, EPM, AI automation. Weaknesses: complex portfolio; implementation scope.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition — Quote-based. Strengths: deep industry, real-time analytics on HANA, best-practice processes. Weaknesses: standardization discipline required; partner-driven deployments.

Oracle NetSuite ERP (mid-market) — Annual subscription; core + modules + users + one-time implementation (quote-based). Strengths: multi-subsidiary consolidation, order/inventory, billing. Weaknesses: advanced manufacturing depth may require add-ons.

Infor CloudSuite Industrial / Corporate — Quote-based SaaS. Strengths: industry-specific content, discrete & process manufacturing depth. Weaknesses: portfolio selection and scoping matter; pricing not public.

Sage Intacct (cloud financials) — Quote-based (partners cite ~$9k/yr+ base). Strengths: multi-entity consolidations, project accounting. Weaknesses: finance-centric; manufacturing/SCM often via integrations.

Acumatica Cloud ERP — Consumption-based, not per-user (quote-based). Strengths: broad access, open APIs, good mid-market distribution/manufacturing. Weaknesses: cost tied to usage; partner quality varies.

Odoo (Standard / Custom) — $24.90 / $37.40 per user/month (billed annually; country-specific). Strengths: low entry price, many apps. Weaknesses: governance/controls lighter; complex global needs require care.

Epicor Kinetic (manufacturing-centric) — Quote-based. Strengths: job shop/industrial manufacturing features and configurability. Weaknesses: modernization journey and partner experience vary (confirm roadmap and cloud model).

IFS Cloud (asset- and project-centric ERP/EAM/Field Service) — Quote-based. Strengths: strong for complex service, asset management, aerospace/defense, and project-driven industries. Weaknesses: mid-market breadth is solid, but ensure fit for light manufacturing/distribution.

Workday (Financial Management + HCM, with supply chain for healthcare) — Quote-based. Strengths: best-in-class HCM with strong financials in services, public sector, and nonprofit; rapid global HR deployments. Weaknesses: manufacturing/SCM outside healthcare is limited; often paired with another SCM suite.

Unit4 ERP (services-centric) — Quote-based. Strengths: project-based services, public sector, education; people-centric processes. Weaknesses: less suited for heavy manufacturing.

Katana (SMB manufacturing/Inventory) — Published SMB pricing on vendor site; focused MRP with inventory and shop-floor control (pairs with QuickBooks/Xero). Strengths: ease of use and fast time-to-value. Weaknesses: not a full enterprise suite.

(Where pricing is noted as “quote-based,” vendors do not publish list prices; your cost will depend on modules, entities, data volumes, and term.)

Fit-for-Purpose Guidance by Company Profile

Startup to lower-midmarket (sub-$100M, simple global footprint)
Consider Odoo for maximum value, Business Central for Microsoft-native teams, or Katana + accounting for maker/manufacturers. If finance complexity grows (multi-entity, subscription revenue), Sage Intacct is a strong finance core.
Fast-growing multi-entity mid-market
NetSuite is a frequent fit thanks to OneWorld and order/billing depth; Acumatica works well when you want many users without per-user fees; Infor CloudSuite Industrial shines in manufacturing.
Upper-midmarket to enterprise (multi-country, complex processes)
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP offer broad, global coverage and strong governance. Dynamics 365 Finance is compelling for Microsoft-centric enterprises, with clear pricing and a robust ecosystem.
People- and project-centric organizations (services, nonprofit, public sector)
Workday (financials + HCM) or Sage Intacct (finance + projects) excel; Dynamics 365 Project Operations or Oracle ERP + EPM add robust planning and project financials.

Implementation & TCO: What to budget (and where to save)

Subscription vs. services. First-year services can equal or exceed the annual subscription for enterprise suites. Prioritize scope discipline and adopt standard processes where feasible.
Phased rollout beats big-bang. Start with finance + core order/procure flows; expand to manufacturing, planning, or advanced warehousing once the core is stable.
Clean core & extensibility. Use vendor extension frameworks (SAP BTP, Oracle PaaS, Microsoft Power Platform) to avoid customizing the core and to preserve upgradeability.
Master data & analytics first. Successful ERP programs establish a single source of truth, metrics, and governance from day one. (S/4HANA’s real-time design and Oracle’s embedded analytics are examples.)

How to shortlist (a practical 5-step plan)

Map must-have processes (quote-to-cash, procure-to-pay, plan-to-produce, record-to-report, hire-to-retire).
Pick two “anchor use cases” that are hard for you (e.g., global consolidations; project RevRec; configure-to-order)—and test them in demos.
Insist on hands-on sandboxes (especially for reporting and workflow).
Interview partners, not just vendors. Ask for like-for-like references (size, industry, and geography).
Model a 5-year TCO including subscriptions, services, integrations, training, internal backfill, and change-management.

Quick comparison table (scope & pricing posture)

Suite	Typical scope	Pricing posture (as of Aug 2025)	Notable strengths	Considerations
SAP S/4HANA Cloud P.E.	Enterprise ERP	Quote-based	Best-practice processes, HANA analytics	Implementation rigor, standardization discipline.
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP	Enterprise ERP	ERP list from $625 HNU/month; others separate	Breadth incl. EPM, AI	Portfolio complexity; enterprise change mgmt.
Dynamics 365 Finance	Enterprise financials	$210–$300 user/month	MS ecosystem, Power Platform	May need extra apps (SCM, POps).
Dynamics 365 Business Central	SMB ERP	$70–$100 user/month	All-in-one SMB, transparent pricing	Premium for manuf.; advanced SCM via add-ons.
NetSuite ERP	Mid-market ERP	Quote-based (annual core + modules + users)	Multi-subsidiary, order/inventory/billing	Pricing transparency; manufacturing depth via add-ons.
Infor CloudSuite	Industry suites	Quote-based	Manufacturing depth, industry content	Choose the right suite; pricing via quote.
Sage Intacct	Cloud financials	Quote-based (partners cite ~$9k/yr+)	Multi-entity, projects, RevRec	Finance-centric; add apps for full ERP.\|
Acumatica	Mid-market ERP	Consumption-based (not per-user), quote-based	Broad access, open APIs	Cost depends on usage; partner quality key.
Odoo	Modular suite	$24.90–$37.40 user/month	Low cost, many apps	Governance/controls lighter for enterprise.

Bottom line: Choosing the right ERP in 2025

If you’re a global enterprise aiming to standardize and modernize, shortlist SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, and pilot two tough scenarios (e.g., intercompany, advanced planning, or project reporting) to judge fit.
If you’re Microsoft-heavy or want transparent pricing with a vast ecosystem, evaluate Dynamics 365—Finance for enterprise scope, Business Central for SMB.
If you’re a fast-growing mid-market with many entities, NetSuite remains a strong default; if you want to avoid per-user licensing, Acumatica’s consumption model is compelling.
If your transformation is finance-led, especially in services/nonprofit/SaaS, Sage Intacct or Oracle Financials Cloud provide excellent financial control and reporting.
If you need manufacturing depth in the mid-market, Infor CloudSuite Industrial or Epicor (alternative) often provide the bill-of-materials, planning, and shop-floor capabilities out of the box.
If you’re cost-constrained SMB, Odoo offers the most functionality per dollar—provided you manage processes and governance prudently.

Pro tips to stay “evergreen”

Adopt the vendor’s standard processes unless they’re a true differentiator—customizations age poorly.
Design for change (M&A, new geos, product lines). Pick platforms with proven multi-entity, currency, and localization.
Own your data (governance, master data, analytics). ERP is only as good as the chart of accounts, item masters, and dimensions you define.
Plan the talent model. Budget for a product owner, data lead, and citizen developer capacity (Power Platform/SAP BTP/Oracle PaaS).
Measure outcomes, not just go-live: DSO/Inventory turns/Close time/On-time-in-full. Re-prioritize enhancements quarterly.

Choosing the Right ERP: Practical Evaluation Framework

1) Start with business capabilities, not features.
List the 10–15 critical processes you must excel at (e.g., multi-entity consolidations, configure-to-order, advanced warehouse, project billing). Map each vendor to those, plus reporting/analytics, audit/compliance, integrations, and localization.

2) Match your industry depth needs.
Manufacturers and distributors often favor SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Infor CloudSuite, Epicor Kinetic, IFS Cloud, Acumatica, or Dynamics 365 SCM for shop-floor and supply chain depth. Services-led organizations lean to Workday, Sage Intacct, Dynamics 365 Finance/Project Operations, NetSuite, or Unit4 depending on size and complexity.

3) Decide your standardization philosophy.
If you want a clean core and consistent best practices, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP push fit-to-standard with continuous updates. If you need more tailoring and ISVs, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Acumatica, and Odoo offer modularity and extension models.

4) Be honest about talent and partners.
Your outcome often correlates with your implementation partner and internal product owner. Prioritize vendors with strong partners in your geography/industry and insist on a design-authority model (guardrails to prevent customization sprawl).

5) Model true TCO across 5–7 years.
Include: software (subscriptions or support), implementation (SI + change management), integration (iPaaS/connectors), data migration, training, internal backfill, and ongoing optimization. For Odoo, include hosting (Odoo Online/Odoo.sh/on-prem), for Acumatica model resource tiers and growth.

6) Pilot reporting and controls early.
Finance/hard-close, consolidations, tax, audit trails, and segregation-of-duties are often afterthoughts. Validate them in your conference-room pilots to avoid surprises later (particularly in multi-entity/multi-currency environments).

Feature Highlights to Compare Across Vendors

Financials & Consolidation:
All leading suites offer GL/AP/AR, but Dynamics 365 Finance, Oracle Fusion, S/4HANA Cloud, Workday Finance, Sage Intacct and NetSuite are especially strong in multi-entity consolidation and controls.
Supply Chain & Manufacturing:
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Infor CloudSuite, Epicor Kinetic, IFS Cloud, Dynamics 365 SCM, Acumatica Manufacturing, and Odoo MRP cover planning, MRP, shop-floor, and warehousing to varying depths.
Projects & Services:
Oracle Fusion (Projects), Workday, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, NetSuite SRP, Acumatica Projects, and Unit4 shine for project-centric businesses.
Platform & Extensibility:
Dynamics 365 + Power Platform, Odoo (open-core and Odoo Studio on Custom plan), Acumatica (open APIs), and NetSuite (SuiteCloud) emphasize extensibility. Note Odoo’s Custom plan includes multi-company and external API access.

Pricing Quick Reference (What You Can Expect)

Where vendors publish list prices, we include them; otherwise we indicate quote-based:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: US$70 / US$100 / US$8 per user/month (Essentials/Premium/Team Members).
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: US$210 per user/month (base).
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP: module/user metrics per Oracle price list (final quotes vary).
SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Quote-based.
Oracle NetSuite: Quote-based (modules + users).
Infor CloudSuite: Quote-based.
IFS Cloud: Quote-based (model explained by vendor).
Epicor Kinetic: Quote-based.
Sage Intacct / Sage X3: Quote-based.
Workday Finance + HCM (Adaptive Planning): Quote-based; Adaptive Planning lists “pricing varies.”
Acumatica: Quote-based, no per-user fees (resource-based).
Odoo: Public list pricing — One App Free; paid Standard/Custom tiers ~US$31.10–US$58.40 per user/month (region/billing dependent).
Unit4 ERP: Quote-based.
SYSPRO: Quote-based.

Strengths and Weaknesses: Patterns You’ll Notice

Megasuites (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Finance, Workday):

Strengths: Full finance and governance capabilities, globalizations, rich analytics, strong compliance posture.
Weaknesses: Longer implementations; pricing/packaging can be complex (except Microsoft’s transparent SKUs).

Mid-market suites (NetSuite, Infor CloudSuite, IFS, Epicor, Sage X3/Intacct):

Strengths: Industry depth and faster time-to-value than megasuites; proven in their target verticals.
Weaknesses: Packaging is quote-based; be vigilant on scope creep and ISV dependencies.

Flexible/modern models (Acumatica, Odoo, Dynamics 365 Business Central):

Strengths: Transparent or simple pricing (BC, Odoo), or user-agnostic licensing (Acumatica), with faster implementations.
Weaknesses: For very complex, global manufacturing or risk/compliance scenarios, you may still outgrow these or rely more on ISVs.

Implementation & Risk Checklist (to Save You Money Later)

Define a “fit-to-standard” policy up front. Every exception you allow now becomes project debt later. Suites like S/4HANA Cloud and Oracle Fusion encourage standardization—use that to avoid custom sprawl.
Lock your data model early. Chart of accounts, legal entities, intercompany flows, items, and dimensions drive analytics and controls—changing them late is expensive in every ERP.
Stage integrations. Use native connectors first; add iPaaS and custom APIs in Phase 2. Dynamics 365 + Power Platform, Odoo (Studio/Custom), and Acumatica (open APIs) support phased integration.
Pilot the financial close & audit trail. Validate your close calendar, consolidation rules, approvals, and audit reports in a real month-end simulation before go-live.
Budget realistically for services. Odoo’s own calculator illustrates implementation effort bands; similar effort applies in any ERP.
Own change management. Appoint process owners, run enablement sprints, and invest in role-based training before and after go-live.

Final Recommendations

SMB, cost-sensitive, fast rollout: Start with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Odoo Standard. If you expect many users but predictable volume, consider Acumatica for no per-user licensing.
Mid-market product companies: Evaluate Infor CloudSuite (Industrial/M3), Epicor Kinetic, IFS Cloud, or NetSuite, depending on industry and complexity. Acumatica Manufacturing is an agile alternative.
Enterprise/global with strict controls: Shortlist SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP; where HR + finance unification is key, Workday merits inclusion.

Next step: Build a capabilities matrix against your top 3 vendors, request live demos using your own processes/data, and ask for a 5-year TCO with ramp-up assumptions.

Use public list prices where available (e.g., Dynamics 365 and Odoo) to sanity-check quotes

Before signing anything, run a conference-room pilot using your chart of accounts, your item masters, and your top 10 reports.

Have the vendor/partner prove the two hardest workflows in front of your cross-functional team. That 2–3 week exercise is the cheapest risk reduction you’ll ever buy in ERP.

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