US small business at a glance
Must-have capabilities
- Multi-user GL with approvals
- Inventory beyond QuickBooks limits
- Consolidation if you add entities
- Bank feeds and payments
- Accountant access
Vendor shortlist with price bands
| Vendor | Year-1 subscription, 25 full users |
|---|---|
| $7,470 - $18,300 | |
| $24,000 - $33,000 | |
| $23,000 - $45,000 | |
| $7,800 - $8,000 (1 entity) | |
| $62,700 - $119,700 |
Implementation considerations
94.6% of US establishments have fewer than 50 employees (7,911,654 of 8,361,342, Census CBP 2023). At that size, published-price ERPs (Odoo, Business Central) and IES keep year-1 cost under $30K for 10 users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ERP for small business?
There is no single best; for most small business companies the shortlist is Odoo, Business Central, Acumatica, chosen on multi-user gl with approvals.
How many small business businesses are there in the US?
8,361,342 establishments employing 139,831,742 people (All US establishments, Census County Business Patterns 2023).
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau - County Business Patterns 2023 (national file) (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2025-05-29