Your NetSuite costs keep going up. There is a better way.
Many Philippine mid-market companies are paying significantly more for NetSuite than their operations require. Acumatica gives you the same capability at a more predictable cost, and without the annual price surprises.
NetSuite's per-user licensing means every new hire increases your annual bill. Add guaranteed annual price increases on top of that, and the two effects compound as your business grows. That is a cost structure worth reviewing before your next renewal.
What we hear from NetSuite users
In our discovery conversations with companies reviewing their ERP, these are the concerns that come up most often.
Compounding cost increases
Per-user pricing and annual rate increases work together. Every new hire and every renewal adds to the bill. For a growing business, the two effects multiply each other.
Per-user pricing pressure
Limiting system access to control costs leads to workarounds, manual steps, and visibility gaps across the business.
Built for a different market
NetSuite is now part of Oracle, whose focus is on larger enterprise accounts. Mid-market in the US is a different scale from mid-market in the Philippines.
Expensive customizations
Anything beyond standard configuration requires certified NetSuite developers. Costs escalate quickly, and customizations often need to be redone after each upgrade.
NetSuite vs Acumatica
How the platforms compare for the Philippine mid-market.
| Area | NetSuite | Acumatica |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing model | Per user per year. Cost grows with headcount. | Resource-based. Unlimited users at a predictable annual cost. |
| Annual cost trend | Per-user pricing combined with annual increases means every new hire and every renewal adds to the bill. The two effects compound. | Annual increases apply, but the resource-based model means adding users does not automatically raise your cost. |
| Multi-entity support | Available but adds licensing cost per entity. | Native multi-entity and multi-currency with no additional license fees. |
| Local PH compliance | Native Philippine tax module available. Handles VAT and withholding tax within the platform. | VAT, EWT, and FWT handling supported through Cloudian's local implementation. Philippines-based team. |
| Customization cost | Customizations require SuiteScript development and tend to escalate quickly beyond initial estimates. | Built on a proper development layer that survives upgrades. Acumatica-certified developers available locally. |
| Mid-market fit | Oracle's strategic focus has shifted toward larger enterprise. Philippine mid-market often falls outside the profile the vendor prioritizes. | Purpose-built for mid-market. Cloudian focuses exclusively on this segment in the Philippines. |
| Ease of use (G2) | Rated below Acumatica on ease of use across multiple G2 reporting periods. | Consistently rated higher than NetSuite on ease of use in G2 verified user reviews. |
| Quality of support (G2) | Rated below Acumatica on support quality across multiple G2 reporting periods. | Consistently rated higher than NetSuite on quality of support based on verified G2 reviews. |
G2 ratings based on verified user reviews. Source: acumatica.com/g2-acumatica-vs-netsuite-compare-report (Spring and Summer 2025 reports)
We have been on your side of the table
Our founder spent years as a CIO in shipbuilding and construction before building Cloudian. That background shapes how we approach every engagement. We evaluate ERP the way a buyer does, not the way a vendor does.
Acumatica Gold Partner
Certified and actively delivering implementations across the Philippines. Not a reseller, a hands-on implementation partner.
Our relationship starts at go-live
30 days of complimentary hypercare after go-live, then structured support packages. We do not disappear after sign-off.
Local knowledge, serious delivery
BIR compliance, PEZA structures, local payroll. We know the Philippine business environment and build for it.
Honest evaluation first
If Acumatica is not the right fit for your business, we will tell you. Our first conversation is a proper assessment, not a pitch.
Get a free assessment before your next renewal
If your NetSuite contract is coming up for renewal in the next 6 to 12 months, now is the right time to evaluate your options. There is no obligation, just a straight conversation about whether a move makes sense for your business.
- We review your current setup and cost structure
- We walk you through what a migration would involve
- We give you an honest view, not a sales pitch
- No cost. No obligation. One conversation.
We will review your current NetSuite setup and walk you through the migration path at no cost.