Compare EDGE and Epicor Retail - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - EDGE or Epicor Retail?

Epicor Retail is more expensive to implement (TCO) than EDGE, and EDGE is rated higher (84/100) than Epicor Retail (75/100). EDGE offers users more features (15) than Epicor Retail (12). There is a clear winner in this case and it is EDGE!

Looking for the right Retail & POS solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Edge Technologies Vs. Epicor Software Corporation

Edge Technologies: Our name may be new to you since Edge Technologies was started officially in 2006, but we enjoy a long and rich history dating back to 1986, when a small business unit set up within the Hydromat organization began importing and selling a, then unknown, Italian bar feeder. Edge Technologies has deep experience and a history of success and innovation...

Epicor Software Corporation: Our commitment to providing world-class software and innovative technologies. The global infrastructure and experience to support new companies, regional companies and global affiliates. The determination to achieve superior customer service by a very high customer satisfaction. The strength, vision and profitability in order to act as a long-term ...

Who is more expensive? EDGE or Epicor Retail Management Suite?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Retail & POS software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for EDGE and Epicor Retail Management Suite.

EDGE accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EDGE is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Retail & POS software. Epicor Retail Management Suite price starts at $349 per month , When comparing Epicor Retail Management Suite to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Retail & POS software cost.

Bottom line: Epicor Retail Management Suite is more expensive than EDGE .

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared EDGE Vs. Epicor Retail based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.

EDGE : this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Management, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management, Discounts, eCommerce, Gift Cards.

Epicor Retail Management Suite: Accounting Management, Customer Management, Discounts, eCommerce, Employee Management.

Target customer size

Profit Premier has mainly been designed keeping in consideration the needs of small and medium retail businesses. Epicor Retail Suite is specially designed for large and enterprise sized companies.



EDGE

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

From space saving short bar loaders that handle 4” bars up to 60” in length to 12-foot and 6-foot magazine loaders that can feed up to 2” diameter - the EDGE line of bar feeders have both defined and establishe...

Categories: Roofing Contractor, Retail & POS, Point of sale, Retail.

Epicor Retail

ITQlick rating
(3.3/5)

starts at $349 per month

Epicor Retail Suite is a web-based point of sale system that helps merchandise retailers to get a clear view across the entire supply chain and deliver a splendid experience to their customers and store employe...

Categories: Retail, Retail & POS, Point of sale, Rental, Retail Customer Management.

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EDGE : 15 Features

Accounting Management
Bar Code Scanning
Credit Card Processing
Customer History
Customer Management
Discounts
eCommerce
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Print Receipt
Reporting
Returns
Revenue Totals
Sales Commissions
Store Credit

Epicor Retail Management Suite: 12 Features

Accounting Management
Customer Management
Discounts
eCommerce
Employee Management
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Mobile POS Capability
Refunds
Returns
Email Marketing
Order Fulfillment
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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EDGE
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
26
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ITQlick rating
3.3/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
9.2/10
License pricing
$349 per month
Functionality
36
ShopKeep...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$49 per month
Functionality
11
NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
7.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
20
Rezku
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per license
Functionality
16
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.