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Netsuite OpenAir vs Epicor

Netsuite OpenAir logo

Netsuite OpenAir

Software

Cloud-based professional services automation

From
$500/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: Netsuite OpenAir the Internet Archive's capture of NetSuite OpenAir's homepage on 12 January 2021 named eight distinct product modules and stated the product served over 1,500 customers worldwide at that time, but published no price figure, offering only a 'Free Product Tour'.; Epicor listed on UK G-Cloud at £65.82 per user per month for Epicor Kinetic, via supplier Epaccsys Ltd
  • They diverge on capability: Netsuite OpenAir covers Project management, Epicor covers Manufacturing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Netsuite OpenAir and Epicor actually diverge.

Attributes where Netsuite OpenAir and Epicor differ
AttributeNetsuite OpenAirEpicor
Starting price$500/month$750/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Hybrid
Founded20061972

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Netsuite OpenAir

  • Project management
  • Time and expense
  • Resource management
  • Financial reporting
  • Billing
  • NetSuite
  • Oracle Cloud
  • Salesforce

Only in Epicor

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

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Netsuite OpenAir

  • Project trackingnot Epicor
  • Resource optimizationnot Epicor
  • Billing and profitabilitynot Epicor
  • Capacity planningnot Epicor

Epicor

  • Production schedulingnot Netsuite OpenAir
  • Inventory managementnot Netsuite OpenAir
  • Order fulfillmentnot Netsuite OpenAir
  • Multi-plant managementnot Netsuite OpenAir

Where each one falls short

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

Netsuite OpenAir

  • The Internet Archive's capture of NetSuite OpenAir's homepage on 12 January 2021 named eight distinct product modules and stated the product served over 1,500 customers worldwide at that time, but published no price figure, offering only a 'Free Product Tour'.

Epicor

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Netsuite OpenAir

$500/month
  • Basic$500/month
    • Project tracking
    • Time tracking
    • Basic reporting
  • Advanced$1200/month
    • Full PSA
    • Resource planning
    • Advanced analytics

Epicor

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Netsuite OpenAir if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want time and expense.

Choose Epicor if

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

Questions people ask

Is Netsuite OpenAir or Epicor better?
Neither clearly leads. Netsuite OpenAir starts at $500/month and Epicor at $750/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Netsuite OpenAir or Epicor?
Netsuite OpenAir starts at $500/month and Epicor at $750/month.
Does Netsuite OpenAir or Epicor run on more platforms?
Netsuite OpenAir runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Epicor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
What is Netsuite OpenAir best used for?
Netsuite OpenAir is most often used for project tracking, resource optimization, billing and profitability, capacity planning. Of those, project tracking and resource optimization are not what Epicor is typically brought in for.
What can Netsuite OpenAir do that Epicor cannot?
Netsuite OpenAir covers Project management, Time and expense, Resource management, Financial reporting. Epicor covers Manufacturing, Supply chain, Financial management, CRM. Both handle Data encryption, Audit trails, Cloud support.

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