NetSuite vs Epicor Kinetic (formerly Epicor ERP)

Epicor Kinetic often requires extra modules or multiple environments for consolidation across regions. NetSuite has multi-entity, multi-currency and compliance built in, so expansion is faster and less complex.

Epicor Kinetic projects can be heavy, with extended timelines and more customisation. NetSuite’s SuiteSuccess method delivers preconfigured workflows, KPIs and dashboards, so businesses see value sooner.

Epicor Kinetic upgrades are scheduled projects that risk breaking customisations. NetSuite ships automatic, twice-yearly upgrades that carry customisations forward and keep systems current.

Epicor Kinetic customers often depend on third-party tools like Crystal Reports. NetSuite includes hundreds of reports and dashboards out of the box, with the flexibility to build new ones by clicks, not code.

Epicor Kinetic is strongest in manufacturing and distribution but narrower outside those industries. NetSuite was designed as a broad cloud platform covering finance, CRM, supply chain and commerce across sectors.

Epicor Kinetic has evolved through acquisitions and private equity ownership, which can add uncertainty around long-term direction. NetSuite has Oracle backing, a single cloud platform, and twice-yearly upgrades, giving leaders more confidence in the future.

Yes. NetSuite was designed for the cloud from the start, with all customers running on the same version and receiving automatic upgrades twice a year.

NetSuite includes robust reporting via SuiteAnalytics, role-based dashboards, Saved Searches and scheduled reports – all within the platform. For deeper analytics, NetSuite Analytics Warehouse can consolidate ERP and third-party data for powerful, cross-functional insight. Power BI can be integrated if desired.

Yes. NetSuite has a dedicated Manufacturing Edition that combines production planning, shop floor control, supply chain, WMS and inventory management with finance and CRM on the same platform. This gives manufacturers real-time visibility across operations while scaling with new sites, markets and product lines.

Epicor Kinetic often requires separate environments or submodules for consolidation. NetSuite provides multi-entity, multi-currency and tax compliance natively, making international expansion more straightforward.

NetSuite includes hundreds of prebuilt reports and dashboards out of the box, customisable with clicks not code. Many Epicor Kinetic customers still depend on third-party reporting tools.

With SuiteSuccess, NetSuite projects are structured around leading practices and deliver value faster than the heavy, customised implementations often required by Epicor Kinetic.