Priority Software
Cloud ERP for manufacturing and distribution.
About Priority Software
Priority Software is a cloud ERP system built for mid-market manufacturers and distributors running complex operations—multi-entity financials, production scheduling, warehouse management, purchase-to-pay automation, and HR under one platform. Day-to-day it handles intercompany consolidations, landed cost tracking across the supply chain, multi-currency payables and receivables, and real-time reporting across business units. It competes directly with NetSuite and SAP Business One at the mid-market tier. It fits companies with 50–500 employees that are outgrowing QuickBooks or Sage and need a single system to replace separate ERP, WMS, and HRIS tools. Manufacturers tracking bill-of-materials costs through production and into financials will get the most value. Distributors managing EDI connections to retail partners and third-party logistics providers are also a reasonable fit. This is not a tool for accounting practices managing client books. It is an operational system for companies running their own business. Implementation takes months, not days, and requires a dedicated project team. The financial reporting module is capable but secondary to the manufacturing and supply chain core—if consolidated financials are all you need, Priority is overbuilt and overpriced for that use case.
Best for
Mid-market manufacturers and distributors needing comprehensive cloud ERP
Key Features
- Integrated manufacturing resource planning
- Real-time financial reporting across multiple entities
- Automated purchase-to-pay workflows
- Multi-currency accounting and consolidation
- Supply chain cost tracking and analysis
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Multi-entity consolidation handles intercompany eliminations and multi-currency reporting without a separate consolidation tool
- Purchase-to-pay automation covers requisitions, PO approval workflows, three-way matching, and supplier payment runs in one module
- Landed cost tracking allocates freight, duty, and handling to individual inventory items, giving accurate COGS for manufactured and distributed goods
- Bill-of-materials costing links production orders directly to the general ledger, so variance analysis reflects actual manufacturing costs
- Native EDI connectivity reduces manual order entry for distributors working with large retail or logistics partners
- Real-time dashboards pull data across entities without exporting to Excel, useful for CFOs monitoring multiple sites or subsidiaries
Cons
- Pricing is quote-only with no published tiers—you cannot evaluate cost without a sales conversation, which makes shortlisting slower
- Implementation is measured in months and almost always requires a certified Priority partner, adding significant professional services cost on top of licensing
- The HR and payroll modules are functional but thinner than dedicated HRIS platforms like Workday or ADP, so larger companies often keep a separate HR system anyway
- User community outside Israel and the UK is small, meaning fewer third-party consultants, fewer community forums, and less independent documentation than NetSuite or SAP
- No free trial or sandbox is publicly available—you evaluate through a vendor-led demo, which limits independent testing before commitment
- Switching costs are high once production data, BOMs, and supplier integrations are live—exiting Priority is a full migration project
Ledger Brief Take
This is a full-scale ERP system that happens to include financial reporting, not a specialized accounting tool. While it offers comprehensive manufacturing and distribution modules that could replace multiple point solutions, most accounting practices will find it massive overkill—this is built for mid-market companies running their entire operation, not practitioners managing client books.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions accountants ask about Priority Software.
How much does Priority Software cost?
Priority does not publish pricing. All contracts are custom quotes based on module selection, number of users, and deployment region. Expect enterprise-level licensing fees plus substantial implementation costs through a certified partner. Budget a full discovery call before you can even estimate total cost of ownership.
Does Priority Software integrate with QuickBooks or Xero?
No native integration exists with QuickBooks or Xero, and none is needed—Priority replaces those tools rather than connecting to them. If your company still runs QuickBooks and wants to keep it, Priority is the wrong fit. It is a full GL replacement, not an add-on.
How does Priority compare to NetSuite?
Both target mid-market companies with multi-entity financials and distribution needs. NetSuite has a larger partner network and more third-party integrations. Priority competes on manufacturing depth—its production scheduling and BOM costing modules are more developed out of the box than NetSuite's standard manufacturing tier.
Is Priority Software suitable for an accounting firm managing client books?
No. Priority is an operational ERP for companies running their own manufacturing or distribution business. Accounting practices looking for client bookkeeping tools, practice management, or reporting platforms should look at Xero, QuickBooks Online Accountant, or Karbon instead.
Where is Priority Software's data hosted and how is it secured?
Priority's cloud deployment runs on AWS infrastructure with data centers in multiple regions. It supports role-based access controls, audit trails, and SOC 2 compliance. For specific data residency requirements—particularly relevant for EU-based companies under GDPR—confirm your region's hosting location with the vendor before signing.
How long does a Priority Software implementation take?
Most mid-market implementations take four to nine months depending on the number of modules, data migration complexity, and custom development. Manufacturers enabling full MRP alongside financials and supply chain are at the longer end. Plan for a dedicated internal project lead throughout.