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Head-to-head · Retail ERP Software

Epicor Eagle vs Brightpearl

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Epicor Eagle #2 in Retail ERP Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Epicor
Brightpearl #6 in Retail ERP Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Brightpearl

Epicor Eagle leads on 0 checks, Brightpearl on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpicor Eagle · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresEpicor Eagle · 2 of 5

Epicor Eagle scores higher on our rubric for retail erp software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Epicor Eagle is the better fit for independent and specialty retailers with multiple stores. Brightpearl is the better fit for growing multichannel retailers focused on fulfillment.

  • Epicor Eagle fits best

    Independent and specialty retailers with multiple stores

  • Brightpearl fits best

    Growing multichannel retailers focused on fulfillment

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Side by side

Feature Epicor Eagle 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Brightpearl 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Retail ERP Software #6 in Retail ERP Software
Best for Independent and specialty retailers with multiple stores Growing multichannel retailers focused on fulfillment
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud
Platforms Windows Web
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 2 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epicor Eagle 2/5 · Brightpearl 0/5
Inventory management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Omnichannel sales Not checked yet Not checked yet
Purchasing management Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • POS can access product information while offline.
  • Supports purchasing, receiving, and transfers between stores.
  • Synchronizes ecommerce inventory in real time.
  • Routes orders and synchronizes inventory across channels and locations
  • Barcode workflows cover receiving, picking, packing, counting and returns
  • Connects ecommerce, marketplaces, shipping services and 3PL systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Epicor for a demo.
  • Windows support is specified for Eagle Tablet POS, not every deployment.
  • QuickBooks and Epicor Payment Exchange are the listed integrations.
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • The broad retail operations scope may exceed simpler retail needs
  • Support channels list documentation; no other channel is specified
Our verdict

Epicor Eagle brings point of sale and retail management together for independent and specialty retailers, including hardware, building supplies, farm and home, sporting goods, and specialty retail businesses. Its scope covers checkout and…

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Brightpearl brings order and inventory management, warehouse operations, shipping, returns, accounting and analytics into one cloud system for multichannel merchants and wholesalers. It is aimed at retailers managing sales across…

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  1. Epicor EagleRetail ERP Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. BrightpearlRetail ERP Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epicor Eagle — where it wins

    • POS can access product information while offline.
    • Supports purchasing, receiving, and transfers between stores.
    • Synchronizes ecommerce inventory in real time.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Epicor for a demo.
    • Windows support is specified for Eagle Tablet POS, not every deployment.
    • QuickBooks and Epicor Payment Exchange are the listed integrations.

  • Brightpearl — where it wins

    • Routes orders and synchronizes inventory across channels and locations
    • Barcode workflows cover receiving, picking, packing, counting and returns
    • Connects ecommerce, marketplaces, shipping services and 3PL systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
    • The broad retail operations scope may exceed simpler retail needs
    • Support channels list documentation; no other channel is specified
  • Epicor Eagle9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature POS and inventory system for retailers that need store operations and ecommerce synchronization.

    Visit EpicorFull verdict →
  • Brightpearl8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud retail operations system built around multichannel orders, inventory and fulfillment.

    Visit BrightpearlFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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