Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information & Overview

What is Priority Software and what does it offer?

Priority Software is a leading provider of scalable, agile, and open cloud-based business management solutions. It offers ERP systems, retail management, hospitality management, and school management platforms tailored for various industries and organizations of all sizes. For more details, visit Priority Software or review the Company Profile.

Which industries does Priority Software serve?

Priority Software serves industries including retail, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, hospitality, education, and more. Solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each sector. See the full list at ERP Industries.

What are the main products offered by Priority Software?

Priority Software offers ERP systems, Retail Management solutions (including POS and unified commerce), Hospitality Management (Optima PMS and related modules), and School Management platforms. Each product is designed for specific operational needs and industry requirements. Learn more at ERP Solutions.

How does Priority Software support digital transformation?

Priority Software enables digital transformation by providing cloud-based, flexible, and composable ERP architectures, AI-powered automation, and low-code/no-code tools for business user empowerment. It helps organizations migrate from on-premise to cloud, integrate AI agents, and maintain a single source of truth for business data. Source: The Future of ERP Webcast.

What is composable ERP architecture and how does Priority implement it?

Composable ERP architecture refers to modular systems that connect with CRM, BI, payroll, and other business applications, avoiding vendor lock-in and enabling openness and connectivity. Priority implements composable ERP by offering seamless integration with specialized applications and supporting best-of-breed solutions alongside integrated functionality. Source: Webcast.

How does Priority Software address data quality and messy data issues?

Priority Software centralizes real-time data, enabling transparency and reliable reporting. This approach improves data quality, forecasting, and budget control, and helps organizations overcome challenges with fragmented or messy data. Source: Webcast.

What role does AI play in Priority's ERP solutions?

AI is a core platform component in Priority's ERP, not just a feature. AI agents integrate with business processes, automate workflows, provide recommendations, and support human decision-making. Priority keeps the "human in the loop" to build trust and manage workforce concerns around AI adoption. Source: Webcast.

What are Priority Software's professional and implementation services?

Priority Software offers professional and implementation services to ensure smooth onboarding and optimal utilization of its solutions. These services include structured implementation processes, training, and ongoing support. More details are available at Professional Services.

Does Priority Software provide technical documentation?

Yes, Priority Software provides comprehensive technical documentation for its ERP solutions, covering features, industries, and supported products. Access the documentation at ERP Documentation.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Priority ERP?

Key features include modular architecture, cloud-based scalability, no-code customizations, advanced analytics, automation, industry-specific modules, centralized data management, and seamless integrations. For a full feature list, visit ERP Features.

Does Priority Software support low-code/no-code tools?

Yes, Priority Software provides low-code/no-code tools that empower business users to customize workflows, layouts, and reports without IT support. This enhances flexibility and user experience. Source: Webcast.

What integration options are available with Priority Software?

Priority Software offers over 150 plug & play connectors, unlimited API connectivity, embedded integrations, ODBC drivers, RESTful API, and file integration via SFTP. It supports integration with leading platforms such as SAP, Salto, Sabre, Webhotelier, Verifone, and more. See Hospitality Marketplace and Cloud ERP for details.

Does Priority Software offer an open API?

Yes, Priority Software provides an Open API for seamless integration with third-party applications, enabling custom solutions and tailored workflows. Learn more at Open API.

How does Priority Software ensure flexibility and adaptability?

Priority Software's modular, cloud-based architecture and no-code customization tools allow organizations to quickly adapt to changing business needs, supporting both composable ERP and best-of-breed integrations. Source: Webcast.

What user experience improvements does Priority Software provide?

Priority Software offers an intuitive interface, personalized workflows, support for external users (vendors, customers, employees), and mobile access for real-time operations. These features make complex functionality accessible and user-friendly. Source: Webcast.

How does Priority Software support cloud migration?

Priority Software provides cloud-based solutions that facilitate migration from on-premise systems, leveraging cloud infrastructure for scalability, AI capabilities, and reduced IT overhead. Source: Webcast.

What is the Priority Market?

The Priority Market is a dedicated marketplace for extended solutions, technology partners, and APIs, allowing customers to discover new integrations and capabilities. Visit Priority Market for more information.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from Priority Software?

Priority Software benefits retail business owners, operations managers, sales and marketing managers, CFOs, IT managers, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, technology firms, and educational institutions. Solutions are tailored for each role and industry. Source: Company Profile.

What core problems does Priority Software solve?

Priority Software solves problems such as poor quality control, lack of data flow, poor inventory management, manual processes, outdated systems, limited scalability, integration complexity, fragmented data, customer frustration, operational inefficiencies, and complex order fulfillment. Source: Resource.

What pain points do Priority Software customers commonly face?

Common pain points include lack of real-time insights, operational inefficiencies, inventory inaccuracies, disconnected customer experiences, high IT costs, costly legacy systems, and integration challenges. Priority addresses these with centralized management, automation, and tailored solutions. Source: Resource.

Can you share specific customer success stories using Priority Software?

Yes, examples include Solara Adjustable Patio Covers (accelerated workflows), Arkal Automotive (successful implementation), Dejavoo (growth without increasing headcount), Nautilus Designs (30% growth in order volume), TOA Hotel & Spa (improved guest experience), Dunlop Systems (data accuracy), and Global Brands Gallery (enhanced customer retention). See Case Studies.

Who are some of Priority Software's notable customers?

Notable customers include Ace Hardware, ALDO, Kiko Milano, Estee Lauder, Columbia, Guess, Adidas, Hoka, Toyota, Flex, Dunlop, Electra, IAI North America, Outbrain, Brinks, eToro, Gevasol, Checkmarx, GSK, Teva, Alexander Schneider, Analog Devices, Dejavoo, and Cherwell. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Software improve operational efficiency?

Priority Software automates workflows, centralizes data, and provides actionable analytics, reducing manual errors and freeing employees to focus on higher-value tasks. This leads to better resource utilization and increased revenue. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Software help with order fulfillment?

Priority Software offers end-to-end order fulfillment capabilities, optimizing order routing, inventory utilization, and automated workflows to solve complex fulfillment challenges. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Software enhance customer experience?

Priority Software enhances customer experience through centralized customer data, loyalty program capabilities, omnichannel CRM, and efficient promotion engines, ensuring consistent and personalized engagement. Source: Company Profile.

Competition & Comparison

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Navision?

Microsoft Navision has reached end of life, forcing businesses to migrate. Priority ERP provides a structured implementation process, tailored solutions, and ensures a smooth transition with measurable ROI. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to Acumatica?

Acumatica focuses on cloud ERP but lacks industry-specific features, has limited WMS, a steep learning curve, and unpredictable pricing. Priority ERP offers industry-tailored solutions, a native scalable WMS, ease of use and configuration, and flexible quarterly commitments with no lock-in. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Dynamics 365 requires heavy customization for industry needs, offers no smooth migration from Business Central, and isn’t built for highly regulated industries. Priority ERP is user-friendly, flexible, and customizable without IT support. It grows with your business and ensures compliance with FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, and SOC 2 Type 2. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to SAP Business One?

SAP Business One is powerful but complex, expensive, and lacks multi-company capabilities. Its Version 10 will also reach end-of-support in 2026. Priority ERP is affordable, easy to use, maintains the same platform (no forced migrations), and supports true multi-company operations with automatic inter-company processes. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to Sage X3?

Sage focuses on accounting, not full ERP. Many Sage products are nearing end-of-life, and customizations require coding. Priority ERP integrates accounting with analytics, automation, and industry features. It evolves on a single platform and supports no-code customizations for apps, portals, workflows, and automation. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to NetSuite?

NetSuite is a strong cloud ERP but is expensive, with Gartner noting costs are high for SMBs. It also enforces contract lock-in. Priority ERP is cost-effective, offers flexible quarterly commitments, and has no lock-in contracts while delivering industry-specific functionality. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Business Central?

Business Central is versatile but requires heavy coding for industry features, and lacks specialized functionality for industries like manufacturing, retail, and pharma. Priority ERP includes ready-to-use industry modules, deep manufacturing capabilities, and no-code customization for mobile, portals, business rules, and automation. Source: Company Profile.

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 weak partner ecosystems. Priority ERP provides structured implementation, scalability, proven methodologies, experienced partners, and quick user adoption. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Optima compare to Oracle Hospitality OPERA?

OPERA is costly (especially for smaller properties), complex to use, has slow technical support, limited customization, and integration challenges. Priority Optima is scalable and cost-effective, with an intuitive interface for efficient workflows. It emphasizes responsive support, offers flexible customization, and provides an open architecture with a broad Marketplace for seamless real-time integrations. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Optima compare to Cloudbeds?

Cloudbeds can be hotel-centric, lacks depth for complex operations without multiple add-ons, has inconsistent support or billing issues, and may feel less intuitive. Priority Optima serves all hospitality types with a comprehensive suite, reducing reliance on integrations. It offers a robust all-in-one platform, reliable support with streamlined billing, and a user-friendly, intuitive design. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Optima compare to Mews?

Mews can require significant training, has a cluttered interface, an unintuitive booking engine, unresponsive support, and limitations in payment handling for complex stays. Priority Optima is designed for quick adoption and efficient staff workflows, with a clean, user-friendly interface and smooth booking experience. It prioritizes responsive support and provides flexible, reliable payment processing. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Optima compare to Protel?

Protel is reported to have a steep learning curve, slow customer support, limited native integrations, an outdated mobile app, and high implementation costs. Priority Optima delivers an intuitive interface that’s easy to learn, responsive support, modern mobile capabilities, and a rich Marketplace for integrations. It also ensures efficient implementation with transparent, competitive pricing. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Retail Management compare to ERP competitors like Microsoft, Oracle, Acumatica, and Sage?

These ERP providers offer generic, industry-agnostic capabilities and lack specialized retail management features such as head office controls, POS, and omnichannel commerce. Priority Retail Management delivers a comprehensive ERP suite enhanced for retail, supporting multi-location, omnichannel, and high-volume environments—all in one platform without requiring additional integrations. Source: Company Profile.

How does Priority Retail Management compare to POS and unified commerce providers like Aptos, LS Retail, Retail Pro, Enactor, and Oracle Retail?

These solutions focus on retail management, head office, and POS, but lack full enterprise management functionality and depend on integrations to cover ERP needs. Priority Retail Management offers an end-to-end solution with ERP, retail management, unified commerce, and POS natively integrated, eliminating costly integrations and ensuring smooth operations across the retail chain. Source: Company Profile.

Product Performance & Customer Feedback

What feedback have customers given about Priority Software's ease of use?

Customers consistently praise Priority Software for its user-friendly design and intuitive interface. Reviews highlight efficiency, quick learning, and satisfaction with customer support. Priority ERP has a rating of approximately 4.1/5 on G2. Source: Customer Testimonials.

How does Priority Software perform in real-world business environments?

Priority Software delivers exceptional performance, improving management and operations with user-configurable fields, logic, reports, and workflows. Customers report increased efficiency and ease of use, with notable success stories from Merley Paper Converters and Cyberint. Source: Customer Testimonials.

What recognition has Priority Software received in the industry?

Priority Software has been recognized by leading analysts such as Gartner and IDC, and trusted by companies like Toyota, Flex, and Teva. It has been featured in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for five consecutive years. Source: Gartner Recognition.

How does Priority Software ensure customer satisfaction?

Priority Software ensures customer satisfaction through intuitive design, efficient workflows, responsive support, and continuous product innovation. Customers report high satisfaction with ease of use and support services. Source: Customer Testimonials.

Support & Implementation

What support options are available for Priority Software customers?

Priority Software offers global support, including onboarding, training, technical assistance, and ongoing customer service. Support resources are available at Support.

How does Priority Software handle implementation and onboarding?

Priority Software provides structured implementation processes, professional services, and training to ensure smooth onboarding and optimal utilization of its solutions. More details are available at Professional Services.

Are there partnership opportunities with Priority Software?

Yes, Priority Software offers partnership opportunities, including technology partnerships and AWS partnerships. Learn more at Become a Partner.

Where can I find product demos and resources for Priority Software?

Product demos, tutorials, webinars, and resources are available at Resources and Book a Demo.

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When was this page last updated?

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The Future of ERP: Navigating AI, flexibility, and digital transformation

Watch this exclusive webcast with Priority Software's Chief Product Officer

Join Barry Spielman, Product Marketing Director for ERP in conversation with Keren Sherer, Chief Product Officer at Priority Software as they explore the critical trends shaping the future of enterprise resource planning.

Key topics covered

 

The evolution of modern ERP:

  • Why flexibility and adaptability are now non-negotiable
  • How ERP is transforming from a system of record to a system of intelligence
  • The shift from monolithic systems to composable ERP architectures

 

Cloud migration: Still critical in 2026

  • Why organizations continue moving from on-premise to cloud solutions
  • The inseparable connection between cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities
  • Overcoming resistance and fear around cloud adoption

 

AI's role in enterprise systems

  • AI as a platform component, not just a feature
  • How AI agents integrate with core business processes
  • Keeping the “human in the loop” for business decisions
  • Building trust and managing workforce concerns around AI adoption

 

Platform capabilities that matter

  • Low-code/no-code tools for business user empowerment
  • API and MCP (Model Context Protocol) for seamless connectivity
  • How ERP serves as the single source of truth while integrating with specialized applications

 

Composable ERP architecture

  • Connecting with CRM, BI, payroll, and other business applications
  • Avoiding vendor lock-in through openness and connectivity
  • Balancing best-of-breed solutions with integrated functionality

 

User experience transformation

  • Meeting new expectations from traditional users
  • Supporting external users: vendors, customers, and employees
  • Making complex functionality intuitive and personalized

 

Digital transformation challenges

  • Addressing data quality and “messy data” issues

Webcast speakers

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Barry Spielman

Product Marketing Director

Barry Spielman has over 25 years experience in marketing and public affairs, with a focus on product marketing. He currently serves as Product Marketing Director for ERP at Priority Software.

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Keren Sherer

Chief Product Officer

Since joining Priority in 1998, Keren has progressed through several leadership positions and now leads as the Director of Product Strategy.

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