Opiniones de xTuple

Excellent capabilities, complex to learn, more toward manufacturing and inventory but adaptable

Comentarios: I originally started using Postbooks because I was looking for an accounting system that ran on Fedora Linux that was based on PostgreSQL database since I am a database DBA for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL (MariaDB). I use Postbooks to run my real estate business even though it is not an exact fit because of familiarity. Once learned, it becomes second nature. I do not use most of the capabilities that xTuple/Postbooks provides. But that is one of the fortes of the software; use what you need and leave the rest alone.

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Free version - I use the Postbooks version since cost is a big factor for me and I don't need most of the features. Adaptable - I used it in a previous business where I had inventory and did some creation of videos on DVDs. It tracked inventory from items used to create the finished DVDs and package, publish, and ship them. I now use it in my real estate business just for accounting. Has many capabilities many of which I do not personally use, but they are there if you need them.

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Complex - because it has so many capabilities, it is complex and can be hard to learn. Documentation can be a bit sparse. Constrained - Forces a work flow which is great for larger business but can make a task tedious for a sole proprietor. CRM - is designed for sales of products which is what this software is designed around. I am now a REALTOR® and the CRM does not fit the model a REALTOR® uses. Too platform specific - It used to run on Fedora and other Linus flavors. Now it is limited to Ubuntu and tends to lag, as Ubuntu does, behind the security updates. It runs on Windows. I now run my database on Linux and have to use a Windows client since there is not a client that runs on Fedora. I suggested to the developers that xTuple/Postbooks should be developed on Linux as a Flatpak project but never heard anything back.

Generally good, but requires a skilled team to use

Comentarios: When fully set up, it does a good job of running our multi-site,multi-currency manufacturing operation.

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- Decent import system to load up your data - Flexible system that allows a wide range of manufacturing and options - Easy access to SQL tables which allow you to write your own tools if xTuple is missing something you need - Under active development, and with a good user forum

Contras:

- Despite the licensing being the single most expensive SW cost for our company, support is virtually non existent. It is an additional cost and the options are expensive, confusing and often rely on 'partners' who don't always know much about the system. Documentation does exist but is often hard to find on the xTuple website. A skilled technical team will be needed to implement and set up the complex options and work flows. - xTuple is putting lots of effort on eCommerce additions, but less on the fundamentals of the package. Silly issues make for large problems: -- User permissions can only be added one at a time (no multi select) -- Payments are still based on the idea of paper cheques with no shortcuts for cash/card payments. No simple export options for upload for wire processing) -- The multi currency system is basic and has issues (silly rounding errors, Bank reconciliation and GL accounts don't match and can't be corrected, 'extra' currency transactions generated by some operations break AR balance)

Sales/engineering involved with ERP use. Currently running 4.8.1. Previous system was MAS200.

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Has a Mac based client. Has the option for on-site server or cloud server. Highly customizable reporting capabilities. A decent amount of customizing interface windows. We have several very custom reports and some interface changes that have been made by a 3rd party developer. A lot of features, some we're still learning to use in an optimal way.

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The report editor is weak, at least up through 4.8.1. Text boxes don't auto-wrap making form design difficult. This is a challenge even for our 3rd party developer that uses it all the time. Not the most intuitive - interlinks between data sets is weak at best. Often we find ourselves needing to write somethings down from one inquiry to then go to the next, and the next to find what we need. MAS200 was much better in this regard. Several accounting features that I do not use are also reported to have similar limitations as compared to MAS200. No bug patches. Free updates while using the cloud sever are great, but any customization throws a slight wrench into that. Several bugs that we deal with have been fixed in newer versions but are not available as patches to our version. Since we have some significant customization, the actual upgrade cost keeps us from updating frequently.

For someone who is not an accountant, the learning curve was steep. But in time, it became great.

Comentarios: It forced me to learn true accounting principles, of which I still haven't mastered, but it's an ongoing experience. That, and the fact that it's free.

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It's a true ERP/accounting software suite that covers all aspects of a business. There's no cheating when posting transactions. It forces you to get to know actual accounting principles and follow them. I also like that it is platform agnostic. I prefer Linux to Windows, and the software runs on both. This versatility also runs to the database back end; I'm using PostgreSQL on Linux, which is quick and clean for my needs. My accountant loves it, since it does what an accounting package is supposed to do, and not let me delete things if I screw up. The entry-level offering, PostBooks, is free. You can request a free license key for up to four (4) users, running concurrently, which for small businesses or startups is fantastic! The database engine runs on a small server (Windows or linux), and users run the self-contained user interfaces from their desktops - no real installation needed there. If you wish to increase your footprint, additional licensing is available. Forms and reports are fully customizable. With a little bit of time and motivation, you can create any form you wish and configure the environment exactly to your tastes.

Contras:

It takes time to master the application if you are not familiar with accounting practices and principles. Being a small businessman who specializes in IT, I'm not accustomed to think in the ways of balancing buckets. It's not Quickbooks (whatever that means). Office managers and financial people continually ask me why I should use something that's off the beaten path with respect to small businesses. Of course, I give them the reasons above. Needless to say, the argument inevitably comes back, "Quickbooks is still easier to use." It's not easy to back out stupid mistakes. Again, this is an "operator issue". A non-accountant really needs to be trained properly to fully utilize the power of this application.

review of ERP postqb rev 4.x

Comentarios: goal was to handle sales pipeline and contract manufacturing; sales people didn't like to use it. Free version is good value, but paid version is expensive when compared to competitive products.

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multi-platform customizable: forms and reports structured work flow: modules link together properly (from sales to purchasing to inventory to manufacturing to shipments etc) has expected and comprehensive list of data: AP, AR, INV, WIP, PO, Sales, Customers, etc

Contras:

poorly integrated extensions (eg time and expense) data entry forms are clunky for bulk entry UX forms not consistent (over time the UX standards have changed, older forms have not been updated to use newer UX) automation of import/export is clunky (it works, but not intuitive to configure) chart of accounts and posting are very traditional approach, so cumbersome to fix data entry mistakes. need manufacturing edition if doing manufacturing; base model has too many key manufacturing features disabled.

It's been a really solid solution for our client

Comentarios: The ability to create a custom solution that perfectly fit our client's needs.

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I think the extendability of the software has to the the strongest feature. Great care has gone into letting you add features in a very maintainable fashion.

Contras:

Sometimes I find that though most of the backend logic is encapsulated within the database - which is an interesting, seemingly solid model - there is some logic that still lives within the client software.

Pretty good once we upgraded to the purchased program.

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Lot Serial Tracking, Copying Item Data,Sales Order Entry,Packing List Reports. Ability to get a response on bugs so that we can fix them in a timely manner.

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Overall look- I don't think the design is overall user friendly. Its better than it use to be but could use a little work. I would like to be able to use the program on phone to check inventory. So maybe a mobile app would be nice. Other than that I think it works efficiently enough for our use.

Feedback

Comentarios: By and large the system provides decent tools to process our work. Some information, data, and reports require significant specialized enhancements.

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Generally speaking, all functionality is available with xTuple. Operations, Sales, Finance, and Production activities can be performed.

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Some reporting is slow and redundant. there have been many specialized reports created for ease and efficiency.

Xtuple Review

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MRP is easy to use and inventory and purchasing functions help me get my job done efficiently.

Contras:

Some times i need to export data to Excel to make it easier to work with.

Xtuple is very flexible and capable of very complex transactions and customized routines.

Comentarios: exposure to other types of accounting setup. The software install is still very clunky and difficult to use. We need to use our old system side by side with it. Was hoping to drop the old system by now.
We could really use someone to help us config it more.

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The price, customizability, open source code. Able to interface with other programs and databases. True enterprise funtions and modules. The startup costs are very affordable.

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Very difficult to find help with the software. The manuals and support are expensive and often non existant to my experience

xTuple Honest Review

Comentarios: System of record all in 1 software. In-house programmers plus xTuple independent consultants assist with customization. Their staff not really knowledgeable on customization assistance. More for the billable hours than quality product.

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Open Source makes customizing easy for our programmers. Excellent price structure

Contras:

The CORE functionality difficult to customize

We have been trying to make xTuple work for us for 6 years we have finally decided to replace it.

Comentarios: It has been a problem from the beginning. We have used it for 7 years mainly due to the cost of replacement.

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The orginal reason we purchase xTupel was the price and the list of feature and functionallity. It is loaded features. However quite a few of them really do not work the way you expect.

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Support is the worst. The final answer is always "its a know bug" and good luck getting it fixed.

Fair to good customer service

Comentarios: A stable platform

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I like it because it is windows based and its customizable. The price tag for the software is very attractive and the yearly maintenance fee is fair as well

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Big learning curve if you try to customize it your self. We feel that we have been left behind in upgrade especially not knowing how to do it. There seems to be a disconnection between the end-user like us and xtuple of the explanation of how to complete certain tasks like month-end and year-end also the ability to upgrade without having to pay for a middleman to come to our location. Which can cost thousands of dollars. Also knowing what the upgrade changes are before you upgrade to the next level would be nice

Xtuple review

Comentarios: It works well to manage the overall parts of the business.

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Flexibility and customizable. The SW allows customization.

Contras:

Flexibility and customizable. Sometimes it is necessary to write custom reports as the number of built in reports is minimal.

there are some things that need to be tweaked but overall it works for our need

Comentarios: i can do my job.

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The software is user friendly, very easy to use.

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upgrades change all the settings. when attaching a document you should just be able to drag and drop

User friendly

Comentarios: As a purchasing manager who previously used Xcel spreadsheets to submit all PO's this software has made my job a breeze. Being able to track current inventory levels, copy PO's, and submit electronically is a dream.

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They software is very easy to use. The flow of the different applications make for quick use without the requiring of vast amounts of setup.

Contras:

Some of the reporting options are lacking, however, the ability to export different data to a CSV makes up for this lack in functionality.

Xtuple for Small Manufacturing Company

Comentarios: We are a small to mid sized manufacturing company and use Xtuple throughout our organization.

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It is fairly easy to use and intuitive compare to other ERP systems I have used.

Contras:

The cost accounting functionality is a disaster. However, it's hard to blame on Xtuple necessarily, I believe it was the implementation of the platform.

Functional ERP software

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It is clearly presented (with useful flow diagrams) and reasonably straightforward for non-accountants to use.

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It only has partial EU VAT functionality. The desktop widgets and dashboards are difficult to use.

Good value, but still buggy

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Pain-free implementation Low price point Ease of customization

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Reporting Business intelligence Local-area support

My company runs on xTuple every day, day in and day out

Comentarios: My company has used xTuple for the past seven years. We use xTuple for so many aspects including sales, orders, processing, manufacturing, warehouse, accounting, royalties, commissions, and now e-commerce. This excellent software is produced by a company that understands manufacturing, daily challenges and ever changing technology. PS: I have a food company and xTuple is perfect for lot traceability.

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Constant improvement.

Contras:

Reports could be more plentiful and easier to write.

Great overall for the money

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- Visually appealing, - Easy to find what your looking for - The quick buttons with icons make access to what you need frequently easier

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- Ease to change report appearances (took a long time for us to get it to not overlap itself) - Wish you could change the TE and invoice at the same time without having to delete the invoice and edit the TE to re-create the invoice - When you enter a PO on a TE it would be nice if it carried through the whole TE rather than entering again (if you don't enter it on every entry it doesn't convert over to the invoice) - When creating Statements its a bit wonky, you can select a particular date but the date you print it appears on the statement rather than the date you selected.

Nice for small business

Comentarios: Easy use

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Very good option for small business easy use once get used to

Contras:

A few features are not available that I would like to use

It is functional an open source accounting program expandable and it serve its purpose

Comentarios: As with all software, it needs to fit you applicational needs and there is a great deal of flexibility built into xTuple

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You can ensure it's functionality for free and expand it with the open source framework or purchase pre built modules for many business aspects of accountability.

Contras:

I would have to check the response time of the e-commerce module again. What it I don't have 100 characters of cons do I have to make some up.

xTuple is an effective and efficient software.

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xTuple is very flexible. It can be used by any industry. Adaptable and highly customizable without sacrificing industry best practices.

Contras:

Nothing signifcant that the help desk won't be able to solve. As usually we discover it's user errors.

Extraordinary software from a extraordinary company.

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The best part about xTuple software is xTuple the company. xTuple's approach to licensing and development is refreshing. There are very few ERP solutions where one can easily connect with the head of development and the company president.