{"id":2451,"date":"2022-06-30T06:36:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T06:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2023-09-14T08:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T08:20:07","slug":"the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Looking for a NetSuite Alternative? Check Out Acumatica ERP and See if It\u2019s a Good Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->When you\u2019re picking an ERP, you want to make sure that you examine every one of your options and alternatives. Switching ERPs is a big undertaking. Finding out you\u2019ve chosen wrong for your business can be a massive blow to your efficiency, productivity, and bottom line.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->If you&#8217;ve been using <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/odoo-vs-netsuite-choosing-the-right-erp-for-you\/\">NetSuite<\/a> or are considering it but aren&#8217;t sure if it&#8217;s the right choice for you, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. We&#8217;ll walk through NetSuite&#8217;s pros and cons and why <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica<\/a> could be a better fit for your business.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Overview_of_NetSuite\" title=\"Overview of NetSuite\">Overview of NetSuite<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#NetSuites_Pros\" title=\"NetSuite&#8217;s Pros\">NetSuite&#8217;s Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#NetSuites_Cons\" title=\"NetSuite\u2019s Cons\">NetSuite\u2019s Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Overview_of_Acumatica\" title=\"Overview of Acumatica\">Overview of Acumatica<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Why_Acumatica_is_a_good_alternative_to_NetSuite\" title=\"Why Acumatica is a good alternative to NetSuite\">Why Acumatica is a good alternative to NetSuite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Acumatica_May_Be_Right_for_You\" title=\"Acumatica May Be Right for You\">Acumatica May Be Right for You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\" Talk to our experts now\"> Talk to our experts now<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-netsuite-alternative-acumatica-erp\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_NetSuite\"><\/span>Overview of NetSuite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->NetSuite is a cloud-based, all-in-one business management software company that provides financial, inventory, and enterprise resource planning services. It was founded in 1998 by Evan Goldberg. The company&#8217;s headquarters are in Austin, Texas. NetSuite has more than 31,000 customers in over 200 countries.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->NetSuite&#8217;s suite of business management tools is designed to help businesses efficiently manage their operations. NetSuite offers the following features:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Financials, including accounting and reporting, financial planning, and enterprise performance management (EPM)<\/li>\n<li>Customer relationship management (CRM), including sales force automation (SFA), marketing automation (MA), and service automation<\/li>\n<li>Supply chain management, including order fulfillment and inventory optimization<\/li>\n<li>Human capital management (HCM), including workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, compensation planning, benefits administration, talent mobility, and succession planning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->NetSuite supports different kinds of industries, such as:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Retail<\/li>\n<li>Hospitality<\/li>\n<li>Professional services<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Financial services<\/li>\n<li>Wholesale distribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NetSuites_Pros\"><\/span>NetSuite&#8217;s Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->The company has over 100,000 customers worldwide, including over 20% of the Fortune 500 companies. It is also ranked as the 1 cloud ERP provider.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Like most cloud ERPs, NetSuite prioritizes flexibility. It offers add-on modules and allows you to choose how long you want your contract to be, which is excellent for creating a bespoke package.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->It also is highly rated on its overall usability, flow, and UI elements. It\u2019s easier to navigate than many of its competitors.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Since it&#8217;s such a large company, there is also an extensive network, meaning providers are all over North America and elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NetSuites_Cons\"><\/span>NetSuite\u2019s Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->While NetSuite does its part to deserve its high ratings, it&#8217;s not without its flaws and quirks that may be a make-or-break situation for some companies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Here are the three top complaints customers have about NetSuite.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Not optimized for smaller organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->The main complaint is that NetSuite is not optimized for small to mid-sized businesses. While the Fortune 500 companies may find NetSuite an excellent fit, smaller businesses may find the service a poor match in multiple ways.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Steep pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->There are some options for customizing your pricing. But the baseline package is $999 a month with the added price of $99 a user.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->While this may not be prohibitively expensive for larger companies, small to medium-sized companies may quickly find themselves strained financially, especially those with many part-time employees or a larger employee base. User bases can artificially inflate a company.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->This pricing doesn&#8217;t even consider add-ons, one-time fees, or upgrade costs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Insufficient customer support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->While customer support does come with every package, it doesn\u2019t mean the style of customer support is helpful for every business\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->For one thing, the included customer service is very, very basic. It provides online support during business hours with the basic package. Better support comes at a more premium price point.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Customer support is one of the most crucial elements of choosing an ERP because of how complex the program can be. If you\u2019re on basic and have problems on the weekend or can\u2019t understand the online instructions, you\u2019re out of luck. You\u2019re stuck submitting an online case and waiting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->If you&#8217;re running a leaner team without IT support, this can put you at a significant disadvantage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Acumatica\"><\/span>Overview of Acumatica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica ERP<\/a> is another highly rated cloud-based program that often falls right behind NetSuite&#8217;s ranking. It boasts 8,000 customers in 50+ countries and has been rated the fast-growing for six years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Founded in 2008, Acumatica was designed with the needs of small to mid-sized businesses as its primary focus.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Acumatica_is_a_good_alternative_to_NetSuite\"><\/span>Why Acumatica is a good alternative to NetSuite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica addresses all the top complaints about NetSuite.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Optimized for small businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica<\/a> was designed with small and mid-sized businesses in mind, making it ideal for those companies that don\u2019t fit the enterprise category.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Pay for what you use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Instead of paying per user with Acumatica, you pay for resources used and functionality. So your pricing only increases when your business grows. This way, you can hire part-time workers without worrying about adding unnecessary costs. Depending on how you use your ERP, you can also give access to your suppliers or customers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Essentially price correlates to profits and transactions instead of employees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong>Award-winning customer service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->ERPs are complicated programs that allow for a lot of customization. Unfortunately, this means there is a lot of potential for things to go wrong.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->If you&#8217;re stuck waiting for tech support, your entire system could be unusable for whatever time. This loses you customers and profits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica is dedicated to its customers, even publishing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acumatica.com\/about-acumatica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customer bill of rights<\/a>. They also provide 24\/7 customer service and implementation with no hidden fees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->They&#8217;ve been <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acumatica.com\/about-acumatica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awarded<\/a> for their software&#8217;s usability and good relationship with customers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->They also provide benefits like constant monitoring, disaster recovery, backup services, software updates, and app maintenance. All these benefit smaller companies without a huge IT support staff. In addition, Acumatica can take the lion&#8217;s share of upkeep off your hands so you can focus on running your company.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acumatica_May_Be_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Acumatica May Be Right for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->While NetSuite is an impressive company and excellent ERP, it&#8217;s not made for everyone. It&#8217;s less focused on the needs of small to mid-sized businesses. Acumatica, on the other hand, prioritizes the needs of its customers and takes a less hands-off approach while also providing a quality program.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica ERP<\/a> Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica Cloud ERP<\/a> is a complete technology solution that is well designed for growing small and mid-market organizations. If you want to implement Acumatica for your business, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\">Confianz<\/a> can help! We are well-versed in ERP implementation and <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\">Acumatica implementation<\/a> in particular.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/contact-us\">Call us today<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out these recommended reads<\/em>!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-erp-the-best-microsoft-dynamics-alternative\/\">MS Dynamics Alternative: Acumatica ERP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-sap-alternative-acumatica-cloud-erp-software\/\">SAP Alternative: Acumatica ERP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-alternative-to-epicor-acumatica-erp\/\">Epicor A<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-alternative-to-epicor-acumatica-erp\/\">lternative<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/the-best-alternative-to-epicor-acumatica-erp\/\">: Acumatica ERP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/oracle-business-alternative-for-smes-acumatica-erp\/\">Oracle Business Alternative: Acumatica ERP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/alternative-to-sage-acumatica-cloud-erp\/\">Sage Alternative: Acumatica ERP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; 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Switching ERPs is a big undertaking. Finding out you\u2019ve chosen wrong for your business can be a massive blow to your efficiency, productivity, and bottom line. If you&#8217;ve been using NetSuite or are considering it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":29068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>When you\u2019re picking an ERP, you want to make sure that you examine every one of your options and alternatives. Switching ERPs is a big undertaking. Finding out you\u2019ve chosen wrong for your business can be a massive blow to your efficiency, productivity, and bottom line.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you've been using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/odoo-vs-netsuite-choosing-the-right-erp-for-you\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">NetSuite<\/a> or are considering it but aren't sure if it's the right choice for you, you've come to the right place. We'll walk through NetSuite's pros and cons and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica<\/a> could be a better fit for your business.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Overview of NetSuite<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>NetSuite is a cloud-based, all-in-one business management software company that provides financial, inventory, and enterprise resource planning services. It was founded in 1998 by Evan Goldberg. The company's headquarters are in Austin, Texas. NetSuite has more than 31,000 customers in over 200 countries.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>NetSuite's suite of business management tools is designed to help businesses efficiently manage their operations. NetSuite offers the following features:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\r\n<ol><li>Financials, including accounting and reporting, financial planning, and enterprise performance management (EPM)<\/li><li>Customer relationship management (CRM), including sales force automation (SFA), marketing automation (MA), and service automation<\/li><li>Supply chain management, including order fulfillment and inventory optimization<\/li><li>Human capital management (HCM), including workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, compensation planning, benefits administration, talent mobility, and succession planning.<\/li><\/ol>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>NetSuite supports different kinds of industries, such as:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Manufacturing<\/li><li>Retail<\/li><li>Hospitality<\/li><li>Professional services<\/li><li>Healthcare<\/li><li>Financial services<\/li><li>Wholesale distribution<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>NetSuite's Pros<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The company has over 100,000 customers worldwide, including over 20% of the Fortune 500 companies. 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It\u2019s easier to navigate than many of its competitors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Since it's such a large company, there is also an extensive network, meaning providers are all over North America and elsewhere.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>NetSuite\u2019s Cons<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While NetSuite does its part to deserve its high ratings, it's not without its flaws and quirks that may be a make-or-break situation for some companies.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Here are the three top complaints customers have about NetSuite.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Not optimized for smaller organizations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The main complaint is that NetSuite is not optimized for small to mid-sized businesses. While the Fortune 500 companies may find NetSuite an excellent fit, smaller businesses may find the service a poor match in multiple ways.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Steep pricing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are some options for customizing your pricing. But the baseline package is $999 a month with the added price of $99 a user.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While this may not be prohibitively expensive for larger companies, small to medium-sized companies may quickly find themselves strained financially, especially those with many part-time employees or a larger employee base. User bases can artificially inflate a company.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This pricing doesn't even consider add-ons, one-time fees, or upgrade costs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Insufficient customer support<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While customer support does come with every package, it doesn\u2019t mean the style of customer support is helpful for every business\u2019s needs.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>For one thing, the included customer service is very, very basic. It provides online support during business hours with the basic package. Better support comes at a more premium price point.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Customer support is one of the most crucial elements of choosing an ERP because of how complex the program can be. If you\u2019re on basic and have problems on the weekend or can\u2019t understand the online instructions, you\u2019re out of luck. You\u2019re stuck submitting an online case and waiting.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you're running a leaner team without IT support, this can put you at a significant disadvantage.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Overview of Acumatica<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica ERP<\/a> is another highly rated cloud-based program that often falls right behind NetSuite's ranking. It boasts 8,000 customers in 50+ countries and has been rated the fast-growing for six years.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Founded in 2008, Acumatica was designed with the needs of small to mid-sized businesses as its primary focus.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>Why Acumatica is a good alternative to NetSuite<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Acumatica addresses all the top complaints about NetSuite.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Optimized for small businesses<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica<\/a> was designed with small and mid-sized businesses in mind, making it ideal for those companies that don\u2019t fit the enterprise category.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Pay for what you use<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Instead of paying per user with Acumatica, you pay for resources used and functionality. So your pricing only increases when your business grows. This way, you can hire part-time workers without worrying about adding unnecessary costs. Depending on how you use your ERP, you can also give access to your suppliers or customers.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Essentially price correlates to profits and transactions instead of employees.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Award-winning customer service<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>ERPs are complicated programs that allow for a lot of customization. Unfortunately, this means there is a lot of potential for things to go wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you're stuck waiting for tech support, your entire system could be unusable for whatever time. This loses you customers and profits.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Acumatica is dedicated to its customers, even publishing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acumatica.com\/about-acumatica\/\">customer bill of rights<\/a>. They also provide 24\/7 customer service and implementation with no hidden fees.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>They've been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acumatica.com\/about-acumatica\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">awarded<\/a> for their software's usability and good relationship with customers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>They also provide benefits like constant monitoring, disaster recovery, backup services, software updates, and app maintenance. All these benefit smaller companies without a huge IT support staff. 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