The Top ERP Systems for Startups and Micro Businesses
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the top-rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for Businesses Sized Under $1 Million in Annual Revenue. Micro businesses and start-up manufacturers and distributors can use the matrix below to compare ERP systems and determine which systems fit their business and budget the best. Use the Free Demos or Best Pricing tools to receive take a product tour and get ERP software price quotes directly from the vendor. Learn more about ERP systems in different tiers in this blog post.
9 ERP Systems Found
Price Range$3K - $40,000K |
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Price Range$15K - $300K |
Price Range$3.20K - $10K |
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Price Range$5K - $25K |
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Price Range$10K - $100K |
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Cost Per User$40/mo |
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Cost Per User$250/mo |
Cost Per User$329/mo |
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Cost Per User$200/mo |
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Cost Per User$125/mo |
Cost Per User$50/mo |
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VersionAlways Current |
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Version9.5 |
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Version2020.1 |
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VersionAlways Current |
VersionRelease 2024.1 |
Version2020.0 |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsLease |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsLease, Subscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — unlimited |
User Range1 — 300 |
User Range1 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range1 — 50 |
User Range20 — 1000 |
User Range10 — unlimited |
User Range1 — 100 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$2,400 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$20,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$5,000 |
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Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$5,000 |
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Installs250+ |
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Installs250+ |
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Installs3000+ |
Installs5500 |
Installs1800+ |
Installs37,000+ |
Installs30,000+ |
ArchitectureSaaS |
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Architecture.NET |
ArchitectureSOA, Hosted Cloud, SaaS |
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ArchitectureHosted Cloud |
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Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
Unique FeaturesWith curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers. |
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Unique FeaturesHeadquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries. |
Unique FeaturesJobBOSS² manufacturing management software platform is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with the tools they need to thrive. JobBOSS2 gives shop owners even more control over how they scale their businesses, grow revenue, and maximize profitability.
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Unique FeaturesAs a suite of cloud-based applications, NetSuite brings together all the systems that businesses need to grow, scale and adapt to change. |
Unique FeaturesSage 100 Cloud is the perfect first ERP system for a company currently frustrated with Quickbooks and Excel spreadsheets. |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
LimitationsNot appropriate for process manufacturers |
LimitationsExpandable ERP is designed for made-to-stock manufacturers who build to a bill of materials. Not ideal+ for engineer-to-order environments or custom job shops. Industries in which we generally do not provide a good fit include apparel, agriculture, construction, lumber, metal fabrication, oil and gas, and non-manufacturers. |
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LimitationsGlobal Shop Solutions primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers. |
LimitationsNot suited for companies over $50 million in Revenue. |
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LimitationsThis product is not intended for process manufacturing enterprises. |
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