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Epicor vs Ramco

Epicor logo

Epicor

ERP

A portfolio of separately acquired ERP products, not one system

From
$750/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ramco logo

Ramco

ERP

Cloud ERP for aerospace, defense, and engineering

From
$2000/month
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.; Ramco pricing is not published
  • They diverge on capability: Epicor covers Kinetic, Ramco covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epicor and Ramco actually diverge.

Attributes where Epicor and Ramco differ
AttributeEpicorRamco
Starting price$750/month$2000/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridCloud, Web
Founded19721987

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

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 Ramco

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality management
  • Compliance
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT systems

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 Ramco
  • A wholesale distributor whose pricing, rebate and purchasing rules exceed what a general ERP handles without customisationnot Ramco
  • An electrical or plumbing distributor needing counter sales and trade-specific workflow out of the boxnot Ramco
  • A building materials dealer needing yard operations, delivery scheduling and configured product ordering in one systemnot Ramco

Ramco

  • Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul managementnot Epicor
  • Engine MRO workflowsnot Epicor
  • Fleet technical management for airlines and operatorsnot Epicor
  • Flight operations alongside maintenance recordsnot Epicor
  • Defence asset managementnot 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.

Ramco

  • Pricing is not published
  • The aviation line is the focus, so a buyer outside airlines, MRO, defence or rotorcraft is looking at a narrower fit than the ERP name suggests
  • Deployment options are not spelled out beyond multi-tenant capability

Pricing, plan by plan

Epicor

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

Ramco

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • Quality management
  • Enterprise$4000/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Compliance tools
    • Analytics

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 Ramco if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Ramco review

Questions people ask

Is Epicor or Ramco better?
Neither clearly leads. Epicor starts at $750/month and Ramco at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epicor or Ramco?
Epicor starts at $750/month and Ramco at $2000/month.
Does Epicor or Ramco run on more platforms?
Epicor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. Ramco runs on Cloud, Web.
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 Ramco is typically brought in for.
What can Epicor do that Ramco cannot?
Epicor covers Kinetic, Prophet 21, Eclipse, BisTrack. Ramco covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Quality management.

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.

Ramco: Does Ramco publish its pricing online?

No, Ramco does not publish pricing information on its website. The company focuses on product descriptions and customer testimonials instead.

Source
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.

Ramco: How can I get a quote from Ramco?

To obtain pricing details, customers are directed to use Ramco's contact form or reach out directly via email at [email protected].

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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.

Ramco: What products does Ramco offer?

Ramco offers Aviation Software, ERP Software, Payce Global Payroll, and Logistics Software solutions, but pricing for these products is available only upon request.

Source
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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