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NetSuite ERP vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.4
NetSuite ERP outperforms QuickBooks with enhanced currency handling, scalability, and quick ROI through improved management, support, and cost reduction.
Sentiment score
5.2
Organizations find PeopleSoft cost-effective, emphasizing its successful long-term use and economical implementation compared to Oracle and SAP.
My current organization finds NetSuite ERP really helpful for cost reduction and return on investment in the long run.
Software Developer at Techasoft Pvt Ltd.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.6
NetSuite ERP support is mixed; praised for responsiveness yet criticized for slow responses and inexperienced staff, with service quality tier-dependent.
Sentiment score
4.6
PeopleSoft's customer service is praised for reliability and documentation, but custom support and Oracle's central service receive mixed reviews.
I cannot get any contact directly with Oracle, as they redirect you to a partner.
Principle Consultant at iOCO
For the support of NetSuite ERP, I find that you have to buy it to get fast responses.
Software Developer at Techasoft Pvt Ltd.
I have not found any other enterprise resource planning systems that are as well documented or as easily searchable as PeopleSoft.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
If a customer designs custom applications and encounters issues, PeopleSoft will not provide service for those custom applications.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
NetSuite ERP is highly scalable, effectively managing growth and complexity with adaptable modules and cloud-based flexibility.
Sentiment score
7.5
PeopleSoft offers high scalability, seamless integration, and stability for both traditional and cloud-based environments, supporting diverse organizational growth.
For golden partners, NetSuite ERP provides more options and enhanced reliability for scalability.
Sr Analyst at Freelance
This rating reflects the limitation that custom applications do not receive support.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
NetSuite ERP is highly reliable with 99.9% uptime, seamless upgrades, minimal bugs, but occasionally affected by server issues.
Sentiment score
7.4
PeopleSoft is valued for its reliable, stable performance and mature features, significantly enhancing business operations despite occasional upgrade challenges.
Sometimes I wait thirty, forty, or fifty seconds for a screen to refresh.
Principle Consultant at iOCO
For any issues, Workato contacts NetSuite ERP directly to resolve tickets or problems.
Sr Analyst at Freelance
Small issues take maximum one to two hours to resolve, while major issues take up to 12 hours.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Room For Improvement

NetSuite ERP faces user interface and customization challenges, lacking features and support, with a complex setup and high pricing.
PeopleSoft needs enhanced mobility, better integration, improved support, reduced complexity, and clarity on development to minimize costs and disruptions.
My sales and warehouse managers don't find the demand planning feature effective.
Software Developer at Techasoft Pvt Ltd.
The addition of AI features in NetSuite ERP would enable automatic triggering, approval processes, and event streams to IT teams or cross-functional teams.
Sr Analyst at Freelance
The way that lists refresh and the way the drop-downs work are not very intuitive.
Principle Consultant at iOCO
Professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Setup Cost

NetSuite ERP pricing is usage-based, varies by users/modules, and can start around $50,000 with potential discounts.
PeopleSoft pricing varies widely, influenced by user needs, with high base costs but justified by its functionality and flexibility.
My IT managers say that some of their features are quite expensive.
Software Developer at Techasoft Pvt Ltd.
PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Valuable Features

NetSuite ERP offers robust features like customizable dashboards, real-time reporting, and automation, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
PeopleSoft is highly adaptable, offering robust integration, extensive customization, and supports comprehensive business needs with minimal coding.
The interface is easily understandable even for a common user, unlike the NetSuite ERP direct website which requires more technical knowledge.
Sr Analyst at Freelance
The most valuable feature I find in NetSuite ERP is that it functions as an accounting package for our accounting needs.
Principle Consultant at iOCO
NetSuite ERP's inventory management feature has helped optimize stock levels and customer satisfaction because the inventory management module is decent.
Software Developer at Techasoft Pvt Ltd.
It provides the easiest way to integrate with third-party applications for data exchange between systems.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
It aids me from an auditing perspective, as it's all system-driven, and cannot be altered.
Associate Director Talent Acquisition at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
PeopleSoft is entirely flexible internally within the ecosystem and is completely customizable with delivered integrations to many other third-party products.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

NetSuite ERP
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Billing Software (3rd), Cloud ERP (3rd)
PeopleSoft
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
ERP (8th), Benefits Administration (5th), Talent Management (5th), Demand Management (2nd), Talent Acquisition (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Activity Based Costing Software category, the mindshare of NetSuite ERP is 7.4%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 7.5%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Activity Based Costing Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PeopleSoft7.5%
NetSuite ERP7.4%
Other85.1%
Activity Based Costing Software
 

Featured Reviews

SM
Sr Analyst at Freelance
Integration tools streamline financial operations and enhance data management
The most beneficial feature in Workato is its accessibility. The interface is easily understandable even for a common user, unlike the NetSuite ERP direct website which requires more technical knowledge. In Workato, NetSuite ERP provides options for new employee records, invoice reports, and batch files processing. The batch processing capability allows handling up to 10,000 records simultaneously, which reduces tasks and processing time significantly. Regarding scalability, NetSuite ERP offers excellent options and reduces manual interventions through automation. In the past three months, I have observed improvements in their options and data storage capabilities, showing enhanced scalability compared to previous versions.
HM
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
Newcomers benefit from automation and user-friendly integration
PeopleSoft is affordable for existing customers only, not for new customers. The popularity is declining for several reasons. Resources are moving to cloud solutions such as Workday cloud. Even though it is the same Oracle environment, professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation. When there are limited hiring opportunities for a particular technology, professionals must consider switching technologies either internally within their organization or personally. If a project ends and someone is placed on bench without new opportunities, they often need to switch to technologies with more market demand. Currently, resources are frequently moving to other ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Mulesoft, and Salesforce, as there are numerous ERP systems in the marketplace.
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NetSuite ERP?
The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?
The initial cost for NetSuite ERP depends on the business size. My IT managers say that some of their features are quite expensive.
What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?
Regarding room for improvement, I would single out the user interface. The company needs to spend fifty percent of research and development on improving the user interface. The user interface is qu...
What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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