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Best Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software for Small Business

Nathan Calabrese
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Researched and written by Nathan Calabrese

Products classified in the overall Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(1,559)4.5 out of 5
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and i

    Users
    • Controller
    • Chief Financial Officer
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 34% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Acumatica Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    389
    Customizability
    186
    Customization
    183
    Flexibility
    135
    Customization Options
    116
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    119
    Limited Functionality
    113
    Missing Features
    108
    Complex Usability
    93
    Difficult Customization
    83
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.5
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Acumatica
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, WA
    Twitter
    @Acumatica
    28,414 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    653 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and i

Users
  • Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer
Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 34% Small-Business
Acumatica Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
389
Customizability
186
Customization
183
Flexibility
135
Customization Options
116
Cons
Learning Curve
119
Limited Functionality
113
Missing Features
108
Complex Usability
93
Difficult Customization
83
Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.5
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.5
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Acumatica
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@Acumatica
28,414 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
653 employees on LinkedIn®
(811)4.5 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

    Users
    • Consultant
    • Senior Consultant
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 49% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system that streamlines business processes such as financial consolidation, inventory checks, and customer order processing.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the system's speed and performance, its ability to integrate with other systems, and its user-friendly Fiori interface that simplifies task completion.
    • Reviewers mentioned the high cost for smaller businesses, the complexity of the licensing model, and the challenges in managing large amounts of data while integrating with other systems.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    67
    Functionality
    41
    Cloud-Based
    35
    Efficiency
    35
    Intuitive
    34
    Cons
    Complexity
    29
    Not User-Friendly
    29
    Expensive
    28
    Complex Usability
    26
    Learning Curve
    23
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    9.1
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    SAP
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Walldorf
    Twitter
    @SAP
    299,929 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    131,387 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

Users
  • Consultant
  • Senior Consultant
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 49% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system that streamlines business processes such as financial consolidation, inventory checks, and customer order processing.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the system's speed and performance, its ability to integrate with other systems, and its user-friendly Fiori interface that simplifies task completion.
  • Reviewers mentioned the high cost for smaller businesses, the complexity of the licensing model, and the challenges in managing large amounts of data while integrating with other systems.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
67
Functionality
41
Cloud-Based
35
Efficiency
35
Intuitive
34
Cons
Complexity
29
Not User-Friendly
29
Expensive
28
Complex Usability
26
Learning Curve
23
SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
9.1
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.9
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
299,929 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
131,387 employees on LinkedIn®

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(66)4.4 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $359.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incomi

    Users
    • Managing Director
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Consumer Goods
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Customer Support
    11
    Integrations
    9
    Easy Integrations
    7
    Features
    7
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    9
    Lack of Features
    7
    Missing Features
    6
    Data Management
    5
    Feature Deficiency
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.3
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Katana
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Tallinn, Harju
    Twitter
    @Katana_MRP
    864 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    126 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incomi

Users
  • Managing Director
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Customer Support
11
Integrations
9
Easy Integrations
7
Features
7
Cons
Limited Functionality
9
Lack of Features
7
Missing Features
6
Data Management
5
Feature Deficiency
5
Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.3
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.1
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Katana
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Tallinn, Harju
Twitter
@Katana_MRP
864 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
126 employees on LinkedIn®
(42)4.5 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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Entry Level Price:$49.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered, user-friendly ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers and distributors (10-200 employees). The software is purpose-built to provide small and medium-sized busi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 81% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • MRPeasy Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    23
    Inventory Management
    16
    Customer Support
    12
    User-Friendly
    12
    Intuitive
    10
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    11
    Missing Features
    11
    Learning Curve
    7
    Difficult Customization
    6
    Limited Customization
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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  • MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.7
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    MRPeasy
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Bristol, England
    Twitter
    @mrpeasy
    615 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    30 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered, user-friendly ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers and distributors (10-200 employees). The software is purpose-built to provide small and medium-sized busi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 81% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
MRPeasy Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
23
Inventory Management
16
Customer Support
12
User-Friendly
12
Intuitive
10
Cons
Limited Functionality
11
Missing Features
11
Learning Curve
7
Difficult Customization
6
Limited Customization
6
MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.7
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
7.9
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MRPeasy
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Bristol, England
Twitter
@mrpeasy
615 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
30 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    GPS is made up of APS (Advanced Planning System) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) and is used for planning of materials and resources with finite capacity, production scheduling & collaboration

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 37% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    5.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    7.7
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    MBM
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Padova, PD
    Twitter
    @MBMItalia
    34 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    20 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

GPS is made up of APS (Advanced Planning System) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) and is used for planning of materials and resources with finite capacity, production scheduling & collaboration

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 37% Mid-Market
GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
5.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
7.7
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.3
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MBM
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Padova, PD
Twitter
@MBMItalia
34 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®