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Sage X3 vs Unit4

Sage X3 logo

Sage X3

Software

Enterprise management for mid-size businesses worldwide

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Unit4 logo

Unit4

Software

Cloud ERP for service organizations and mid-market enterprises

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sage X3 listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year; Unit4 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £56 per user per month for Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning, submitted directly by Unit4 Business Software Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Sage X3 covers Supply chain management, Unit4 covers Project accounting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sage X3 and Unit4 actually diverge.

Attributes where Sage X3 and Unit4 differ
AttributeSage X3Unit4
Starting price$1500/month$800/month
PlatformsCloud, Windows, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded19811987

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 Sage X3

  • Supply chain management
  • Manufacturing
  • Project management
  • CRM integration
  • Power BI
  • EDI systems
  • Role-based access
  • Encryption

Only in Unit4

  • Project accounting
  • Resource management
  • Time and expense
  • HR management
  • Custom integrations
  • Third-party systems
  • Data encryption
  • User access control

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Sage X3

  • Multi-site operationsnot Unit4
  • International businessnot Unit4
  • Process manufacturingnot Unit4
  • Distribution managementnot Unit4

Unit4

  • Service deliverynot Sage X3
  • Project profitabilitynot Sage X3
  • Resource utilizationnot Sage X3
  • Financial managementnot Sage X3

Where each one falls short

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

Sage X3

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year

Unit4

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £56 per user per month for Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning, submitted directly by Unit4 Business Software Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Sage X3

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP functionality
    • Financial management
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Multi-company support
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Business intelligence

Unit4

$800/month
  • Professional Services$800/month
    • Project accounting
    • Resource management
    • Time tracking
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-entity
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Sage X3 if

  • You need supply chain management.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Sage X3 review

Choose Unit4 if

  • You need project accounting.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want resource management.
Unit4 review

Questions people ask

Is Sage X3 or Unit4 better?
Neither clearly leads. Sage X3 starts at $1500/month and Unit4 at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sage X3 or Unit4?
Sage X3 starts at $1500/month and Unit4 at $800/month.
Does Sage X3 or Unit4 run on more platforms?
Sage X3 runs on Cloud, Windows, Web. Unit4 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is Sage X3 best used for?
Sage X3 is most often used for multi-site operations, international business, process manufacturing, distribution management. Of those, multi-site operations and international business are not what Unit4 is typically brought in for.
What can Sage X3 do that Unit4 cannot?
Sage X3 covers Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Project management, CRM integration. Unit4 covers Project accounting, Resource management, Time and expense, HR management. Both handle Financial management, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Cloud support.
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