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Epicor vs Netstock

Epicor logo

Epicor

ERP

A portfolio of separately acquired ERP products, not one system

From
$750/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Netstock logo

Netstock

Inventory

Demand planning and inventory optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epicor epicor is a portfolio of separately acquired products rather than one system, so reviews, references and analyst coverage about Epicor as a brand can be misleading about the specific product you are being sold.; Netstock pricing starts at $900/month, requiring annual commitment
  • They diverge on capability: Epicor covers Kinetic, Netstock covers Demand forecasting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epicor and Netstock actually diverge.

Attributes where Epicor and Netstock differ
AttributeEpicorNetstock
Starting price$750/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridWeb, Cloud-based, API access
CategoryERPInventory
Founded19722009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Epicor

  • Kinetic
  • Prophet 21
  • Eclipse
  • BisTrack
  • Cloud deployment
  • Extensibility tooling
  • Manufacturing execution
  • Industry compliance

Only in Netstock

  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory optimization
  • Replenishment planning
  • Classification
  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

Epicor

  • A discrete manufacturer moving off spreadsheets and an accounting package onto a system that models routings and job costsnot Netstock
  • A wholesale distributor whose pricing, rebate and purchasing rules exceed what a general ERP handles without customisationnot Netstock
  • An electrical or plumbing distributor needing counter sales and trade-specific workflow out of the boxnot Netstock
  • A building materials dealer needing yard operations, delivery scheduling and configured product ordering in one systemnot Netstock

Netstock

  • Inventory managementnot Epicor
  • Supply chain optimizationnot Epicor
  • ERP system integrationnot Epicor
  • Demand forecastingnot Epicor
  • Multi-location inventorynot Epicor

Where each one falls short

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

Epicor

  • Epicor is a portfolio of separately acquired products rather than one system, so reviews, references and analyst coverage about Epicor as a brand can be misleading about the specific product you are being sold.
  • The products are highly customisable and are routinely customised, and heavily customised installations become expensive to upgrade, which is why long-standing customers frequently run versions several releases behind current.
  • Cloud delivery is single-tenant hosting rather than multi-tenant SaaS, so you still own an upgrade decision and the regression testing that comes with it, and buyers who expected the SaaS model of no upgrades are surprised.
  • Sales and delivery run through a mix of direct staff and partners depending on product and region, so accountability for a failed implementation can be genuinely ambiguous unless it is fixed in the contract before signature.
  • The strongest coverage is in North American manufacturing and distribution, so an international group needing statutory compliance and local support across many countries has to test that coverage carefully rather than assume it.

Netstock

  • Pricing starts at $900/month, requiring annual commitment
  • Custom pricing model makes comparison difficult
  • Requires contacting sales for specific quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

Epicor

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

Netstock

On request
  • Essential$500/month
    • Core forecasting
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Epicor if

  • You need kinetic.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want prophet 21.
Epicor review

Choose Netstock if

  • You need demand forecasting.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
  • You also want inventory optimization.
Netstock review

Questions people ask

Is Epicor or Netstock better?
Neither clearly leads. Epicor starts at $750/month and Netstock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epicor or Netstock?
Epicor starts at $750/month and Netstock at On request.
Does Epicor or Netstock run on more platforms?
Epicor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. Netstock runs on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
What is Epicor best used for?
Epicor is most often used for a discrete manufacturer moving off spreadsheets and an accounting package onto a system that models routings and job costs, a wholesale distributor whose pricing, rebate and purchasing rules exceed what a general erp handles without customisation, an electrical or plumbing distributor needing counter sales and trade-specific workflow out of the box, a building materials dealer needing yard operations, delivery scheduling and configured product ordering in one system. Of those, a discrete manufacturer moving off spreadsheets and an accounting package onto a system that models routings and job costs and a wholesale distributor whose pricing, rebate and purchasing rules exceed what a general erp handles without customisation are not what Netstock is typically brought in for.
What can Epicor do that Netstock cannot?
Epicor covers Kinetic, Prophet 21, Eclipse, BisTrack. Netstock covers Demand forecasting, Inventory optimization, Replenishment planning, Classification.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epicor: Which Epicor product am I actually being sold?

Ask explicitly, by name. Kinetic, Prophet 21, Eclipse and BisTrack are different systems with different roadmaps. Then ask for references on that specific product, in your industry, at your size.

Netstock: How much does Netstock cost?

Netstock pricing starts at $900/month. Final cost depends on the product bundle selected and your specific business needs. Pricing is customized based on company size, location, and ERP system integration requirements.

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Epicor: Is Epicor Kinetic a true SaaS product?

It is delivered as a hosted single-tenant service on Azure. You get vendor-managed infrastructure, but you do not get the multi-tenant model where the vendor upgrades everyone at once and no upgrade project exists.

Netstock: Does Netstock require an annual contract?

Yes. Netstock operates on annual subscription terms designed to deliver continuous value throughout the year.

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Epicor: How much should I customise?

Less than you will want to. Every modification is something to retest and potentially rework at each upgrade, and the accumulation of them is the main reason customers get stranded on old versions. Push hard on whether a requirement is genuinely a differentiator before building for it.

Netstock: How long does Netstock implementation take?

Typical implementation takes 6-10 weeks. On average, Netstock pays for itself within the first few weeks of use.

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Epicor: Direct or partner implementation?

Both exist. The partner's track record on your product and industry matters more than the vendor's, so ask who will staff the project, request their references, and put named staff into the statement of work.

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