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Epicor has distinct ERP products. Kinetic focuses on manufacturing; Prophet 21 focuses on wholesale distribution. Compare the specific product, not the brand alone.

Feature	Xorosoft	Epicor
Inventory, warehouse & production
Warehouse Management (WMS)	Built in - barcode receiving to shipping	Kinetic Warehouse / Prophet 21 WMS: barcoded receiving to shipping
Inventory Management	One stock across locations, tied to orders	Inventory tied to distribution/manufacturing + forecasting
Manufacturing	BOM to costing in one flow	Kinetic: discrete/MTO with MES + APS - core strength
Demand Forecasting & Replenishment	Built in, tied to live orders	P21 ML forecast engine; Kinetic planning
Sales channels & accounting
Ecommerce Integrations	Native Shopify, payout reconciliation	Epicor Commerce (Magento-based B2B) other storefronts via partners
Multi-Channel Selling	Shared stock, B2B pricing	B2B self-service via Epicor Commerce D2C/marketplaces via partners
POS Integration	Shopify POS on the same books	Propello POS - separate retail product line
Accounting & Finance	Native GL, AP, AR + bank feeds	GL, AP, AR + reporting in ERP, multi-company
AI, reporting & everyday use
AI Connectivity (MCP)	Built-in MCP for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + more	API-first agent interop; third-party MCP (CData, Makini)
AI Agents on Live Data	Assists purchasing & stock on live records	Epicor Prism AI agents + Agent Foundry
Reporting & Dashboards	Real-time, drill to the order	Dashboards, BI + financial reporting in ERP
Analytics / BI	Built in - no separate BI stack	Embedded analytics + Grow data/AI portfolio
Customization	Configured with the makers	Application Studio + Automation Studio (Workato)
Everyday Workflow	One record across sales, floor and finance	Browser-based, role-tailored screens
Mobile Access	Barcode-validated scanning built in	Browser across devices; mobile CRM + warehouse tasks
Fit, rollout & long-term cost
ERP Philosophy	One product, operations first	Industry ERP split: Kinetic (mfg) + Prophet 21 (distribution)
Implementation	One scoped rollout, direct with the builders	Epicor/partner programs (e.g. Ascend), quoted per project
Support Model	Direct from the makers	Epicor + certified partners; responsibilities split
Scalability	Multi-subsidiary, multi-currency, more users & locations	Multi-company/currency/language, enterprise-proven
Ecosystem	Native integrations, vendor-kept	Epicor + partner network, commerce connections
Total Cost of Ownership	One written scope	Product + modules + deployment + implementation quoted
Time to ROI	Handoffs removed, measurable in demo	Automates mfg/distribution; measure vs baseline

Add-on = separate module or licence in the quoted package. Limited = available with conditions. Ask to see your own order run end to end in both.

Compare the proposed configuration, not product names alone. Review Epicor product information and confirm your scope with the vendor.

Follow the product. Understand the cost.

Connect the BOM to the business

Bring materials, routing and work orders together with purchasing, stock and customer demand.

Keep production costs in the financial picture

Connect product costs and operational transactions to native GL, AP and AR.

Follow finished goods into fulfillment

Barcode warehouse tasks connect receiving, picking, packing and shipping to ERP inventory.

Connect the way you make to the way you sell

Bring ecommerce and wholesale ordering into the production, warehouse and finance operation.

Trace the number back to the work

Use transaction drill-down and reporting to connect product, stock and financial records.

All in one platform, not a stack of apps

From a new order to the warehouse floor and the books, explore the Xorosoft capabilities that connect the work:

Inventory managementMulti-location stock, valuation and visibility as you grow from 50 SKUs to 5,000.Learn more →Integration with ShopifyNative app connecting Shopify orders, inventory, payouts and gift cards with Xorosoft. No separate connector.Learn more →ManufacturingBOM, routing and production tracking with XoroManufacturing.Learn more →B2B commerceWholesale portals, custom catalogs and customer-specific pricing on the same stock pool.Learn more →Analytics & reportingReal-time dashboards and custom reports on live operational data.Learn more →

See the costs behind what you sell.

Epicor has distinct ERP products. Kinetic focuses on manufacturing; Prophet 21 focuses on wholesale distribution. Compare the specific product, not the brand alone.

Choose a product-cost story that continues through the warehouse, the sale and the books.

Bring materials, routing and work orders together with purchasing, stock and customer demand.

See materials, work orders and product costs connected to warehouse execution, customer orders and native accounting.