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Head-to-head · Distribution Accounting

Infor Distribution SX.e vs Exact Online

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Infor Distribution SX.e #1 in Distribution Accounting 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Infor
Exact Online #2 in Distribution Accounting 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Exact Online

Infor Distribution SX.e leads on 0 checks, Exact Online on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfor Distribution SX.e · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly Exact Online
  • Most featuresInfor Distribution SX.e · 4 of 4

Infor Distribution SX.e scores higher on our rubric for distribution accounting: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Infor Distribution SX.e is the better fit for distributors needing integrated accounting and inventory. Exact Online is the better fit for smaller distributors wanting cloud accounting.

  • Infor Distribution SX.e fits best

    Distributors needing integrated accounting and inventory

  • Exact Online fits best

    Smaller distributors wanting cloud accounting

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Side by side

Feature Infor Distribution SX.e 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Exact Online 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #1 in Distribution Accounting #2 in Distribution Accounting
Best for Distributors needing integrated accounting and inventory Smaller distributors wanting cloud accounting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 220+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Infor Distribution SX.e 4/4 · Exact Online 0/4
Inventory accounting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Accounts payable ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Accounts receivable ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-warehouse support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Financial reporting Custom Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Posts AP, AR, and inventory activity to the general ledger.
  • Tracks inventory records and valuation by warehouse.
  • Connects distribution workflows with financial and operational reporting.
  • Wholesale plans include order, relationship and stock management.
  • Accounting features include bank feeds, invoicing and CRM.
  • Web, iOS and Android access, with app-store and API integrations.
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a sales process.
  • Listed integrations are centered on Infor products.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit buyers seeking another deployment model.
  • Listed wholesale tiers do not show distinct feature differences.
  • Distribution tools sit within a broader business software suite.
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation.
Our verdict

Infor Distribution SX.e is a cloud ERP component of CloudSuite Distribution for distributors that need accounting tied to warehouse and fulfillment activity. Its financial management covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory,…

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Exact Online combines accounting and CRM with industry-specific software for wholesale distribution and manufacturing. Its cloud-based tools cover financial administration, invoicing, bank feeds, orders and inventory, with manufacturing…

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  1. Infor Distribution SX.eDistribution Accounting 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Exact OnlineDistribution Accounting 8.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infor Distribution SX.e — where it wins

    • Posts AP, AR, and inventory activity to the general ledger.
    • Tracks inventory records and valuation by warehouse.
    • Connects distribution workflows with financial and operational reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales process.
    • Listed integrations are centered on Infor products.
    • Cloud deployment may not suit buyers seeking another deployment model.

  • Exact Online — where it wins

    • Wholesale plans include order, relationship and stock management.
    • Accounting features include bank feeds, invoicing and CRM.
    • Web, iOS and Android access, with app-store and API integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed wholesale tiers do not show distinct feature differences.
    • Distribution tools sit within a broader business software suite.
    • Support channels listed are community and documentation.
  • Infor Distribution SX.e9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Connected accounting, inventory valuation, fulfillment, and reporting for distributors.

    Visit InforFull verdict →
  • Exact Online8.8/10 · 30-day trial

    A cloud suite spanning accounting, wholesale distribution and manufacturing, from £25 per month.

    Visit Exact OnlineFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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