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JobBOSS² vs Oracle ERP Cloud

JobBOSS² logo

JobBOSS²

Manufacturing

ECI shop control system formed by merging JobBOSS and E2 Shop System into one product line

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle ERP Cloud logo

Oracle ERP Cloud

ERP

Cloud-based enterprise resource planning with AI capabilities

From
$3500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JobBOSS² the product is a merger of two legacy systems, so existing JobBOSS and E2 customers face a migration and retraining project whose cost is negotiated case by case and is easy to underestimate.; Oracle ERP Cloud every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA
  • They diverge on capability: JobBOSS² covers Estimating and quoting, Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JobBOSS² and Oracle ERP Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where JobBOSS² and Oracle ERP Cloud differ
AttributeJobBOSS²Oracle ERP Cloud
Starting priceOn request$3500/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, WebCloud, Web
CategoryManufacturingERP
FoundedUnknown1977

Identical on both: 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 JobBOSS²

  • Estimating and quoting
  • Order and job management
  • Shop floor data collection
  • Scheduling
  • Job costing
  • Integrated accounting

Only in Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Order management
  • Human resources
  • Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Third-party systems

What people use each for

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

JobBOSS²

  • A job shop quoting from spreadsheets that wants estimating, routing and costing in one systemnot Oracle ERP Cloud
  • An existing JobBOSS or E2 Shop System customer evaluating whether to migrate or replacenot Oracle ERP Cloud
  • A make to order fabricator that needs accounting inside the manufacturing system rather than alongside itnot Oracle ERP Cloud
  • A shop that wants operator time capture at work centres to make job costing reflect what actually happenednot Oracle ERP Cloud

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial consolidationnot JobBOSS²
  • Supply chain optimizationnot JobBOSS²
  • Procurement managementnot JobBOSS²
  • Real-time reportingnot JobBOSS²

Where each one falls short

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

JobBOSS²

  • The product is a merger of two legacy systems, so existing JobBOSS and E2 customers face a migration and retraining project whose cost is negotiated case by case and is easy to underestimate.
  • ECI is a private equity owned portfolio company with many vertical products, and buyers should read renewal, uplift and support tier terms carefully because the commercial model is built around long term contracted revenue.
  • Machine connectivity is limited, so shop floor data comes from operators clocking in and out rather than from controllers, and any automatic utilisation measurement needs a separate monitoring product.
  • Reporting is rigid compared with a modern system and most shops end up exporting to Excel for anything beyond the supplied reports, which reintroduces the spreadsheets the system was bought to eliminate.
  • The user interface carries its lineage and takes longer to learn than a current generation web application, which matters most for occasional users such as estimators and purchasing staff.

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA

Pricing, plan by plan

JobBOSS²

On request
  • JobBOSS²$undefined/year
    • Quoting through invoicing for job shops
    • Shop floor data collection and scheduling
    • Hosted or on premises deployment

Oracle ERP Cloud

$3500/month
  • Standard Edition$3500/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain management
  • Premium Edition$6500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose JobBOSS² if

  • You need estimating and quoting.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want order and job management.
JobBOSS² review

Choose Oracle ERP Cloud if

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

Questions people ask

Is JobBOSS² or Oracle ERP Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. JobBOSS² starts at On request and Oracle ERP Cloud at $3500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JobBOSS² or Oracle ERP Cloud?
JobBOSS² starts at On request and Oracle ERP Cloud at $3500/month.
Does JobBOSS² or Oracle ERP Cloud run on more platforms?
JobBOSS² runs on Windows, Web. Oracle ERP Cloud runs on Cloud, Web.
What is JobBOSS² best used for?
JobBOSS² is most often used for a job shop quoting from spreadsheets that wants estimating, routing and costing in one system, an existing jobboss or e2 shop system customer evaluating whether to migrate or replace, a make to order fabricator that needs accounting inside the manufacturing system rather than alongside it, a shop that wants operator time capture at work centres to make job costing reflect what actually happened. Of those, a job shop quoting from spreadsheets that wants estimating, routing and costing in one system and an existing jobboss or e2 shop system customer evaluating whether to migrate or replace are not what Oracle ERP Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can JobBOSS² do that Oracle ERP Cloud cannot?
JobBOSS² covers Estimating and quoting, Order and job management, Shop floor data collection, Scheduling. Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Procurement, Order management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JobBOSS²: What happened to E2 Shop System?

ECI acquired it and merged it with JobBOSS into the combined JobBOSS² line. Legacy customers are directed towards migration.

Oracle ERP Cloud: Does Oracle ERP Cloud offer a free trial?

Oracle ERP Cloud provides trial environments and demos for prospects. Organizations should contact Oracle directly to request a trial or demo of the ERP Cloud platform.

Source
JobBOSS²: Is it cloud based?

It is offered hosted and on premises. Hosted is not the same as a cloud native architecture, and performance expectations should be set accordingly.

Oracle ERP Cloud: How is Oracle ERP Cloud priced?

Oracle ERP Cloud uses subscription-based pricing with custom quotes based on deployment size and modules selected. Organizations must contact Oracle sales for pricing tailored to their specific needs.

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JobBOSS²: Does it include accounting?

Yes, accounting is part of the product, which is one of the main reasons small shops choose it over an ERP plus separate finance package.

Oracle ERP Cloud: What modules are included in Oracle ERP Cloud?

Oracle ERP Cloud includes core modules for accounting, procurement, supply chain, project management, and manufacturing. Additional modules and applications can be added based on business requirements.

Source
JobBOSS²: Can it read data from my CNC machines?

Not natively in any meaningful way. Data collection is operator driven, so shops wanting spindle level data buy a monitoring platform alongside it.

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