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Epicor iScala vs Oracle E-Business Suite comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Epicor iScala
Ranking in ERP
37th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle E-Business Suite
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
157
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (1st), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (5th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle E-Business Suite is 4.0%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle E-Business Suite4.0%
Epicor iScala0.7%
Other95.3%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2379783 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Law Enforcement Executive at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or continue developing iScala. Initially, it seemed they might replace it, but it appears iScala will remain a separate product.
Md. Mazharul Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Has connected financial data across departments and improved future cash flow planning
I would like to improve the integration with other solutions, as I need everything integrated, like the HR module, purchase module, SCM, production, and engineering. Each and every module should be connected to the finance module, and I think Oracle provides the right solution. Also, SAP, IFS, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer some solutions, but I am not as happy with them as I am with Oracle. I believe that Oracle E-Business Suite could improve by transitioning from Java-based scripts in our system to a web-based environment. While Oracle already has JD Edwards available in web-based format, I think it needs to be smoother for optimization and presentation in the future. In comparison, IFS is fully web-based, and all applications are sufficiently good and user-friendly. We are developing and trying to improve to a web-based setup, but it is currently too costly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."
"To do this before on paper basis, it was very time consuming, and now they can use the gained time to properly manage their workforce."
"Online patching, which lets administrators apply patches on the fly and with minimum downtime to make it active."
"It does the job, it has a lot of features, and Oracle is constantly upgrading and adding things to it, so it's a solid product, but there is always room for improvement."
"The most valuable features are that it's more flexible than other ERPs available on the market, and it is very easy for users to learn and for business processes to be configured."
"Rapidly implement jobs, positions, grades, and steps within setup of organizational structure."
"We have saved millions of dollars in inventory."
"Finance, HRMS, and payroll are all great, and Oracle EBS is fantastic."
"It's out there in the market and the suite of products seem to cater really well to the business needs of our organization."
 

Cons

"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."
"Oracle E-Business Suite could improve the tables. When we remove some of them sometimes they cloud the modules into one."
"The UI interface is not good."
"The support site is the only bad thing I've seen with Oracle. Unless you type in the exact right words, you don't get the right answers."
"The stability is generally good. The only real issue we've had is with runaway concurrent requests, which brings things to a crawl."
"The mobile apps, I think, are the up and coming thing for us. To make it easier for people to do things on the go."
"There are some enhancements in the process itself that is needed in the application. In the cloud version, they covered some of these areas and requirements but the on-premise version has to catch up."
"The technical support is good, although sometimes it is very difficult to get an answer from them right away."
"The deployment of the Oracle E-Business Suite was simple. I have done many deployments and I find it simple, but for others, it might not be easy."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"At the time of purchasing the license the price was reasonable."
"The price would be better if it were lower."
"Oracle E-Business Suite is heavy subscriptions based and the solution's upgrades, under the technology licensing, are quite costly. Additionally, support is an extra cost. The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Licensing and costing of Oracle EBS is very complex. We recommend to use a system integrator during the negotiation process since Oracle sales representatives sometime do not know the actual minimum requirements and may oversell the necessary licenses through ignorance."
"This is a highly-priced application and would not be affordable for small or medium business domains."
"It's quite expensive, even though they gave us a discount."
"In my opinion, the prices for Oracle ERP are reasonable, especially considering the various discounts that are often available."
"Fees for support and licensing should be reduced."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise114
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?
The pricing for Oracle E-Business Suite is varying high, depending on the country. For small businesses or those generating low revenue, it is often expensive. However, for governments or multinati...
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Oracle E-Business Suite has already provided many solutions and continues to do so for implementers and consultancy firms. They offer many benefits through easy steps, support forums, and communiti...
What is your primary use case for Oracle E-Business Suite?
I am working on an ERP solution that Oracle provides, which is Oracle E-Business Suite. Oracle E-Business Suite contains many modules that cover tax, finance, HR, projects, and many solutions they ...
 

Also Known As

iScala
Oracle EBS, OEBS
 

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Sample Customers

PLP Thailand, Crystal Jade, Mahajak Industry Co Ltd, CRS Electronics, AGM Container Controls, Pacific Insight Electronics
Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding
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