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BatchMaster vs Epicor

BatchMaster logo

BatchMaster

Software

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-
Epicor logo

Epicor

Software

Cloud ERP for manufacturing and distribution companies

From
$750/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment; Epicor listed on UK G-Cloud at £65.82 per user per month for Epicor Kinetic, via supplier Epaccsys Ltd
  • They diverge on capability: BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Epicor covers Manufacturing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BatchMaster and Epicor actually diverge.

Attributes where BatchMaster and Epicor differ
AttributeBatchMasterEpicor
Starting price$1250/month$750/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud, On-premise, Hybrid
Founded19831972

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors

Only in Epicor

  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Quality management
  • Production planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • On-premise support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot Epicor
  • Quality assurancenot Epicor
  • Regulatory compliancenot Epicor
  • Product traceabilitynot Epicor

Epicor

  • Production schedulingnot BatchMaster
  • Inventory managementnot BatchMaster
  • Order fulfillmentnot BatchMaster
  • Multi-plant managementnot BatchMaster

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BatchMaster

  • Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
  • Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
  • Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost

Epicor

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £65.82 per user per month for Epicor Kinetic, via supplier Epaccsys Ltd

Pricing, plan by plan

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

Epicor

$750/month
  • Starter$750/month
    • Core ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • Financial management
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Advanced ERP
    • Advanced CRM
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.

Choose Epicor if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want supply chain.

Questions people ask

Is BatchMaster or Epicor better?
Neither clearly leads. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and Epicor at $750/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BatchMaster or Epicor?
BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and Epicor at $750/month.
Does BatchMaster or Epicor run on more platforms?
BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. Epicor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
What is BatchMaster best used for?
BatchMaster is most often used for batch production, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product traceability. Of those, batch production and quality assurance are not what Epicor is typically brought in for.
What can BatchMaster do that Epicor cannot?
BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. Epicor covers Manufacturing, Supply chain, Financial management, CRM. Both handle Cloud support, On-premise support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?

BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.

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BatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?

BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.

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BatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?

BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.

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BatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?

BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.

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BatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?

Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.

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