Epicor Kinetic vs SYSPRO

EKEpicor Kinetic9.2Visit SYSPRO8.3Visit

Higher score EK Epicor Kinetic #1 in Discrete ERP Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epicor Kinetic

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SYSPRO #7 in Discrete ERP Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SYSPRO

• Epicor Kinetic fits best

  Manufacturers needing a broad, established ERP

• SYSPRO fits best

  Manufacturers wanting ERP and supply-chain breadth

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Side by side

Feature	EKEpicor Kinetic 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SYSPRO 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Discrete ERP Software	#7 in Discrete ERP Software
Best for	Manufacturers needing a broad, established ERP	Manufacturers wanting ERP and supply-chain breadth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows
Support	Docs	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	1,000+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epicor Kinetic 0/4 · SYSPRO 0/4
Production scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MRP planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shop-floor control	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Quality management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
BOM levels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and make-to-stock workflows Combines financial management, supply chain planning, inventory and production tools Offers REST APIs and connections to more than 1,000 third-party applications	Manufacturing planning covers BOMs, WIP, product configuration, and MRP Inventory supports warehouses, costing, replenishment, and lot or serial traceability Security includes role controls, audit trails, MFA options, and SSO integration
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking a narrow tool Epicor says new feature development will move exclusively to Epicor Cloud after 2028.1	Pricing requires a sales consultation and depends on scope and services Broad modules may require implementation, customization, and partner services The vendor says it is not currently SOC 2 audited
Our verdict	Epicor Kinetic brings financial, supply chain, inventory, sales, project and production management together in an ERP designed for manufacturers. Its manufacturing coverage includes make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and… Read the review →	SYSPRO brings financial management, inventory, sales orders, procurement, manufacturing, and supply-chain operations into one ERP platform. It is designed for manufacturers and distributors, particularly mid-sized organizations, while its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Epicor Kinetic — where it wins

  • Supports make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and make-to-stock workflows
  • Combines financial management, supply chain planning, inventory and production tools
  • Offers REST APIs and connections to more than 1,000 third-party applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking a narrow tool
  • Epicor says new feature development will move exclusively to Epicor Cloud after 2028.1

• SYSPRO — where it wins

  • Manufacturing planning covers BOMs, WIP, product configuration, and MRP
  • Inventory supports warehouses, costing, replenishment, and lot or serial traceability
  • Security includes role controls, audit trails, MFA options, and SSO integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales consultation and depends on scope and services
  • Broad modules may require implementation, customization, and partner services
  • The vendor says it is not currently SOC 2 audited

• EKEpicor Kinetic9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad manufacturing ERP spanning production, planning, finance, inventory and sales.

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• SYSPRO8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad manufacturing ERP with hybrid deployment and quote-based pricing.

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