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Priority Software addresses poor quality control, lack of data flow, inventory management issues, manual processes, outdated systems, limited scalability, integration complexity, fragmented data, customer frustration, operational inefficiencies, and complex order fulfillment.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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AI-powered ERP for professional services firms that need accurate time, flexible billing, and predictable project profitability.

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Priority supports the entire project lifecycle

Marketing & BizDev
Opportunity & bid management
Proposal & contracting
Resource planning & capacity management
Project planning & execution
Time & expense tracking
Billing
Project close & analytics
Client success

How Priority ERP solves core challenges for professional services firms

Improve utilization with real-time operational visibility

Firms often struggle to understand who's busy, who's under-allocated, and where projects are drifting. Real-time dashboards surface staffing levels, billable efficiency, WIP status, and bottlenecks so managers can rebalance workloads before issues escalate.

Deliver projects consistently with standardized workflows

Inconsistent delivery impacts margins and client trust. Built-in project templates, workflows, and approvals help teams follow repeatable processes—from scoping through invoicing, improving predictability, quality, and client satisfaction.

Capture time & expenses accurately to protect revenue

Slow, inaccurate, or delayed time entry leads to revenue leakage and billing disputes. Mobile time and expense capture, automated reminders, and built-in approval flows reduce gaps in reporting, shorten billing cycles, and strengthen profitability.

Match the right skills to the right projects

Finding available talent with the right expertise is a constant challenge. Skills-based resource matching and capacity planning make it easier to assign the best people to each engagement, improving delivery quality, utilization, and client outcomes.

Strengthen financial performance with real-time profitability insights

Project margins are hard to manage when data lives in spreadsheets or arrives too late. ERP provides live project P&Ls, WIP alerts, cost tracking, and forecasting so leaders can address scope creep, adjust staffing, and protect profitability in the moment, not after month-end.

Automate billing & revenue recognition to reduce risk

Manual billing, complex rate cards, and spreadsheet-based revenue recognition slow cash flow and introduce compliance risk. Automated billing rules, milestone billing, and built-in ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition ensure accuracy, faster invoicing, and shorter close cycles.

Support growth with multi-entity operations & client 360° insight

Growing firms face challenges scaling across geographies, rolling up financials, and maintaining consistent client experiences. Multi-entity, multi-currency capabilities combined with unified CRM + project data give firms a complete view of client health, streamline global operations, and support evolving service models like subscriptions and retainers.

Improve utilization with real-time operational visibility

Deliver projects consistently with standardized workflows

Capture time & expenses accurately to protect revenue

Match the right skills to the right projects

Strengthen financial performance with real-time profitability insights

Automate billing & revenue recognition to reduce risk

Support growth with multi-entity operations & client 360° insight

Firms often struggle to understand who's busy, who's under-allocated, and where projects are drifting. Real-time dashboards surface staffing levels, billable efficiency, WIP status, and bottlenecks so managers can rebalance workloads before issues escalate.

Inconsistent delivery impacts margins and client trust. Built-in project templates, workflows, and approvals help teams follow repeatable processes—from scoping through invoicing, improving predictability, quality, and client satisfaction.

Slow, inaccurate, or delayed time entry leads to revenue leakage and billing disputes. Mobile time and expense capture, automated reminders, and built-in approval flows reduce gaps in reporting, shorten billing cycles, and strengthen profitability.

Finding available talent with the right expertise is a constant challenge. Skills-based resource matching and capacity planning make it easier to assign the best people to each engagement, improving delivery quality, utilization, and client outcomes.

Project margins are hard to manage when data lives in spreadsheets or arrives too late. ERP provides live project P&Ls, WIP alerts, cost tracking, and forecasting so leaders can address scope creep, adjust staffing, and protect profitability in the moment, not after month-end.

Manual billing, complex rate cards, and spreadsheet-based revenue recognition slow cash flow and introduce compliance risk. Automated billing rules, milestone billing, and built-in ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition ensure accuracy, faster invoicing, and shorter close cycles.

Growing firms face challenges scaling across geographies, rolling up financials, and maintaining consistent client experiences. Multi-entity, multi-currency capabilities combined with unified CRM + project data give firms a complete view of client health, streamline global operations, and support evolving service models like subscriptions and retainers.

Robust ERP features that help make every hour count

Embedded AI with aiERP

Priority's aiERP helps your teams work faster, make better decisions, and automate routine work without disrupting existing processes.
AI is embedded directly into the ERP, giving users answers, insights, and automation exactly where they work, reducing manual effort, accelerating decisions, and turning operational data into real, day-to-day business value.

With aiERP, users can interact with the system using natural language to query data, create business rules, and automate workflows; improve planning with AI-driven demand forecasting; optimize deliveries through intelligent route planning; generate smarter communications with AI-assisted content creation; and gain clearer visibility through AI-powered analytics, helping organizations respond faster, operate more efficiently, and stay in control as they scale.

 

Financial management

Priority delivers comprehensive financial management capabilities that provide the visibility and control needed to drive profitability across operations. The system streamlines revenue recognition through flexible customer invoicing options while supporting complete accounting functions. Gain critical insights through detailed financial statements with profit center breakdowns, enabling targeted performance improvement where it matters most. With robust budget controls and multi-company financial management, Priority provides consolidated financial intelligence for confident strategic decisions.

Project management

Comprehensive project planning and tracking, resource management, and costing, including support of task interdependencies within or between projects. A wide range of project management tools, Priority ERP offers activity-related reporting of labor & expenses and a built-in BPM to track and maintain project progression, while team collaboration is facilitated by linking each task to its related project and activity.

CRM

Priority's advanced CRM solution promotes your sales growth and upgrades business efficiency with smart management of leads and business opportunities. With a full real-time view of your sales funnel, you can enjoy accurate forecasting of potential sales and achieve quick, focused results.

Resource management

Enhance and fine-tune resource planning, scheduling, and allocation processes to boost efficiency while adeptly managing external resources like subcontractors and third-party vendors. Conduct thorough analyses comparing planned versus actual metrics across all project facets, including work hours and associated expenses.

Human resources management

A comprehensive range of integrated HR tools to manage and optimize your daily human resources tasks and manage the entire employee lifecycle. Priority's HR module helps streamline operational efficiency and productivity in your organization, and automate HR tasks, including time tracking, updating employee directories, performance management, and more.

Time & attendance

Incorporate built-in connectivity to the Time and Attendance module for a complete solution to track real-time attendance, sick leave, and vacation reporting. With time clock management and a secure mobile app, employees can easily report hours worked in real time in a database that updates the payroll system.

Synchronization

Priority provides bi-directional synchronization that effectively mirrors your data between business tools, including MS Project, Gmail, and other essential tools, to enable collaboration with teams and third-party vendors outside of your organization.

Self-service apps: Mobile and portal generator

Mobile Applications Generator revolutionizes mobile app creation, allowing non-developers to easily generate their own mobile applications within minutes, without programming expertise. The Portal Generator allows you to easily make a webpage for any business process in Priority, with no code and with no hassle, the perfect way to build your website and allow your user, customer and vendor contacts to easily check their account information, open invoices or sales orders, open service tickets, and more.

Reporting and analytics

Use Priority Analytics to build advanced reports and visualizations using a self-service experience customized to your needs.

Multi-entity global solution

Purpose-built for the borderless nature of software and technology businesses, our multi-entity architecture enables tech companies to scale globally without the traditional operational friction. The platform seamlessly manages complex organizational structures with unified master data across subsidiaries, development centers, and international offices while automatically handling multi-currency transactions, country-specific tax requirements, and compliance regulations. With real-time consolidation that eliminates manual reconciliation between entities, technology executives gain an immediate holistic view of global operations, allowing for strategic resource deployment and faster market expansion—all while maintaining the agility that software-driven businesses demand.

FAQs

What is Priority Professional Services?

Priority Professional Services is a global team of technical experts specializing in the implementation and enhancement of Priority ERP software. They assist in successful deployment, compliance with new regulations, and custom enhancements.

What are the key features of Priority ERP for Professional Services?

Priority includes everything service firms need to manage their full lifecycle—proposal to project closeout. Core features include project and task management, skills-based resource scheduling, mobile time & expense entry, automated billing and revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), project P&Ls and WIP dashboards, CRM integration for client visibility, and multi-entity/multi-currency support for global operations.

Does Priority ERP support mobile access for professional services teams?

Yes. Priority offers full mobile access so consultants, field teams, and project managers can log time and expenses, update tasks, review approvals, and access project information from anywhere. Mobile capture reduces billing delays, improves accuracy, and keeps projects moving even when teams are offsite.

What types of professional services firms can benefit from Priority ERP?

Priority serves a wide range of project-based organizations, including consulting firms, engineering and architecture practices, IT & software services providers, marketing agencies, research firms, and managed services organizations.
Globally, the professional services market is valued at more than $8 trillion, with strong growth driven by digital transformation, subscription-based service models, and multi-entity global expansion—making an integrated ERP essential for scaling operations efficiently.

How does Priority for Professional Services integrate with the tools we already use?

Priority provides open APIs, an SDK, and a marketplace of pre-built connectors to integrate with commonly used tools—CRM systems, productivity apps, HR platforms, financial applications, data warehouses, and more. This ensures smooth data flow across systems, reduces duplicate entry, and preserves existing workflows while centralizing project and financial data in ERP.

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