Frequently Asked Questions

Product Overview & Offerings

What products and services does Priority Software offer?

Priority Software provides a suite of cloud-based business management solutions, including ERP systems, retail management, hospitality management, and school management platforms. The company also offers professional and implementation services, partnership opportunities, and a marketplace for extended solutions. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics. Source

What is Priority ERP and who uses it?

Priority ERP is a comprehensive, scalable cloud-based enterprise resource planning platform used by over 75,000 companies in 70+ countries. It is designed for organizations of all sizes, including global enterprises and SMBs, across industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and technology. Note: Best fit for companies seeking industry-specific modules; teams needing highly specialized legacy integrations may require custom development. Source

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Priority Software?

Priority Software offers modular, all-in-one solutions with no-code customizations, advanced analytics, built-in automation, industry-specific modules, and a single source of truth for operational and customer data. It supports over 150 plug & play connectors, RESTful API, and embedded integrations. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics. Source

Does Priority Software offer an API for integrations?

Yes, Priority Software provides an Open API for integrating with third-party applications, as well as ODBC drivers and SFTP file integration. This enables businesses to customize and extend their systems. Note: Some legacy integrations may require additional development. Source

What integrations are available with Priority Software?

Priority Software supports over 150 plug & play connectors and integrations with platforms such as SAP, Webhotelier, Ving Card, Verifone, SiteMinder, RoomPriceGenie, and more. It also offers embedded integrations and unlimited connectivity through APIs. Note: Integration availability may vary by industry and product; confirm with sales for your use case. Source

Pain Points & Problems Solved

What business challenges does Priority Software address?

Priority Software addresses poor quality control, lack of data flow, inventory management issues, manual processes, outdated systems, limited scalability, integration complexity, fragmented data, customer frustration, operational inefficiencies, and complex order fulfillment. Note: Best fit for organizations seeking to centralize and automate operations; highly specialized needs may require custom solutions. Source

Use Cases & Target Audience

Who can benefit from using Priority Software?

Priority Software is suitable for retail business owners, operations and supply chain managers, sales and marketing managers, CFOs, IT managers, and companies in industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Notable customers include Toyota, ALDO, Adidas, GSK, and Teva. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics. Source

Customer Proof & Success Stories

What feedback have customers shared about Priority Software?

Customers have praised Priority Software for its user-friendly design, intuitive interface, and efficiency. For example, Merley Paper Converters highlighted ease of use, while Cyberint noted Priority is simpler to operate than other ERP solutions. On G2, Priority ERP has a rating of approximately 4.1/5. Note: Some users may require additional training for advanced features. Source

Can you share specific case studies or success stories?

Yes. Solara Adjustable Patio Covers improved project turnaround times; Nautilus Designs grew order volume by 30% due to integration capabilities; Dejavoo grew without increasing headcount; TOA Hotel & Spa improved guest experience with Optima; Dunlop Systems increased trust in data accuracy. See more at Priority's case studies page. Note: Results may vary by implementation and industry.

Competition & Comparison

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 requires heavy customization for industry needs and does not offer a smooth migration from Business Central. It is not built for highly regulated industries. Priority ERP is user-friendly, flexible, and customizable without IT support, and ensures compliance with FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, and SOC 2 Type 2. Note: Dynamics 365 may be preferred for organizations already standardized on Microsoft platforms. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to SAP Business One?

SAP Business One is complex, expensive, and lacks multi-company capabilities. Its Version 10 will reach end-of-support in 2026. Priority ERP is affordable, easy to use, and supports true multi-company operations with automatic inter-company processes. Note: SAP Business One may be suitable for organizations with existing SAP infrastructure. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to NetSuite?

NetSuite is a strong cloud ERP but is expensive and enforces contract lock-in. Gartner notes costs are high for SMBs. Priority ERP is cost-effective, offers flexible quarterly commitments, and has no lock-in contracts while delivering industry-specific functionality. Note: NetSuite may be preferred for organizations seeking deep Oracle ecosystem integration. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Odoo?

Odoo is open-source but has scalability limits, performance issues, long learning curves, and high implementation failure rates due to a weak partner ecosystem. Priority ERP provides structured implementation, scalability, proven methodologies, experienced partners, and quick user adoption. Note: Odoo may be preferred for organizations seeking open-source flexibility. Source

Industry Recognition & Trust

Has Priority Software received industry recognition?

Yes. Priority Software has been recognized by Gartner in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises, as a Major Player in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled ERP, and as the top ERP Solution in the 2025 TEC Insight Report for SMBs. Note: Recognition does not guarantee fit for all business types; evaluate based on your requirements. Source

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ERP vs. accounting software: How it all “adds up”

Leor Barth

CTO

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Deciding between accounting software, such as QuickBooks, and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, can be a tough call, at best. Both software solutions effectively help organizations to automate and streamline specific operational business tasks, but they vary greatly in terms of scope and functionality.

Accounting software solutions automate only the financial and accounting aspects of a business, but an ERP automates and streamlines most operational business processes, including, but not limited to, finance and accounting. ERP includes basic modules such as HR, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, sales and marketing, product management, and more. Specialized ERP solutions also offer niche features and functionality, such as field management, retail POS, retail in general, eCommerce, and others.

What does an accounting software solution do?

Accounting software solutions help businesses to manage their general ledger, and record their accounts payable and receivable. Many comprehensive accounting tools also help businesses to manage their billing and invoices, implement payroll services, and integrate inventory management data.

However, growing businesses will eventually need to automate other business processes such as sales and marketing, inventory management, project management, HR, operations management and production management. Consequently, they may have to purchase multiple software systems. It can be exceedingly costly to purchase standalone solutions for each of these business processes and put a strain on organizations that do not have the necessary in-house IT resources to manage and support the software.

What does an ERP do?

An ERP is a comprehensive software solution that automates and streamlines operational business processes. As a result, organizations have all their business data on a single platform, continuously synced and updated, and always available and accessible. With a single source of data, companies can eliminate duplicate entries, gain greater insights, and make more accurate forecasts. An ERP helps businesses to enhance communication between departments, improve backend operations, and deliver high-level customer support and service.

Implementing an ERP system requires time and effort, but it pays off in the long term. However, it's important to plan a system implementation project, and conduct a detailed needs analysis prior to implementation, to define business objectives, required business processes, data migration, and more. It's also mandatory to train employees on how to use and master the new system, to avoid hurdles and bottlenecks along the way.

This table accurately represents the differences between an ERP solution and accounting software:

ERP software Accounting software
Comprehensive business management solution Limited to finance and accounting only
Complete solution for generating reports, forecasting, and making insight-driven business decisions Generates reports based on financial data but may lack predictive insights
Has a steeper learning curve and requires user training Easier to learn and deploy, and training manuals are more than sufficient
Usually more costly, but SaaS models are subscription based, and are affordable Affordable for most small businesses
Requires planning, data cleansing and migration; companies must conduct a needs analysis prior to implementation Can be purchased ad-hoc, and implemented quickly 
Easily scalable and customizable, and can be integrated with other software products Can be integrated with other software products but results can vary, and expenses increase with integrations
No duplicate entries of data, as all business operations are streamlined and synced in real-time Duplicate entries are possible, a result of integrations not working correctly, or due to human error 

ERP adoption is increasing at an unprecedented rate

Although many small businesses continue to use standalone accounting software such as QuickBooks, the market is changing – and fast. To gain a real competitive edge, even small and mid-size organizations need to automate their operational business processes, and not just finance and accounting.

In a survey conducted by Panorama Consulting Group in 2020, 34.24% of businesses indicated that they chose to implement ERP solutions to move away from legacy solutions. A further 23.32% adopted ERP as an upgrade from existing software solutions. These trends reveal that more businesses will adopt ERP to enhance scalability and productivity.

ERP is a comprehensive automation solution for businesses of all sizes

Accounting software solutions are limited in functionality and can automate only accounting and finance-related operations. Integrating them with third-party solutions tends to be costly, and the results may not enhance efficiency or productivity. On the other hand, an ERP is a comprehensive software solution for all types of organizations, no matter their size or scope. A modern, open, and flexible ERP reduce valuable time, resources, and costs in the long term, with the ability to grow as the business grows, ultimately, increasing efficiency, productivity, and the bottom line.

If you're thinking about ERP for your business, we're here to help. Contact us for a no-obligation call with one of our ERP implementation experts.

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Leor Barth

CTO

A dynamic team leader, Leor oversees the entire technological spectrum at Priority. With a BA in Computer Science and nearly two decades in the ERP sector, Leor brings a wealth of experience from his time at Precise Software, where he specialized in creating performance monitoring software. Outside of work, he's an enthusiastic hiker and a devoted father of three, often found planning or embarking on his next uphill trek.

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