--- title: "Spire Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Spire Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Business Management products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/137172/Spire/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Spire Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 16, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Spire ## What is Spire? Spire is a fully integrated business management and accounting solution for small and mid-sized businesses. With an intuitive interface and a robust database, Spire uses modern technology. Efficient, flexible and affordable, Spire has been voted the best upgrade from entry-level software by K2Enterprises year after year. With robust inventory, purchase orders, lot and serial tracking, multi-currency, and full accounting functionality, Spire is designed to help your business grow. ## What is Spire used for? [Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/accounting-software/)[Manufacturing](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-software/)[Business Management](https://www.capterra.com/business-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 4 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $6995 Other, One Time Free trial available Free version not included Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Spire?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/spire-systems-inc-spire/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Spire 3.8 (4) VS. [4.2 (2,073)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/) Starting Price $6995 Other, One Time Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.0 (4) Ease Of Use 4.0 (2,029) Value For Money 3.3 (4) Value For Money 3.9 (1,618) Customer Service 3.0 (3) Customer Service 3.8 (1,721) ## Spire alternatives [4.2 (1,331)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/) Starting price $31.10 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 83% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [Acumatica Cloud ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/96371/Acumatica-Cloud-ERP/) [4.4 (243)](https://www.capterra.com/p/96371/Acumatica-Cloud-ERP/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/96371/Acumatica-Cloud-ERP/) [MYOB Acumatica](https://www.capterra.com/p/179531/MYOB-Advanced/) [4.1 (77)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179531/MYOB-Advanced/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 83% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/179531/MYOB-Advanced/) [Sage X3](https://www.capterra.com/p/213927/Sage-X3/) [4.4 (147)](https://www.capterra.com/p/213927/Sage-X3/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/213927/Sage-X3/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/137172/Spire/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Spire Overview ### What company size and specific industries is Spire built for? Spire is designed for manufacturing and distribution businesses, as well as equipment repair, HVAC, telecommunications, food manufacturing and distribution, medical equipment, nurseries, garden centres, bakeries, and pet food companies. It fits organizations in these operational industries rather than a specific company size. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Spire? Spire offers accounting, billing and invoicing, and financial reporting for core finance workflows, plus inventory management, order management, and purchase order management. It also includes project management, task scheduling, time and expense tracking, calendar management, and third-party integrations for coordinating operations and reporting. Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does Spire integrate with? Spire integrates with 10 third-party tools, including Avalara, SwiftCount, and zeckoShop, plus HubSpot CRM, ShipStation, Shopify, WooCommerce, SPS Commerce, and Payfirma. It also connects with InfoTrack, Netstock, OrderEase, and NYLUS, covering tax, inventory, ecommerce, shipping, and CRM workflows. Answer based on 1 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Spire offer? Spire provides in person training, live online sessions, webinars, documentation, and videos to help teams get started. In person and live online formats support guided instruction, webinars share scheduled presentations, documentation offers written reference material, and videos provide visual walkthroughs for self-paced learning. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Spire offer? Spire provides Email/Help Desk, FAQ/Forum, and a Knowledge Base for customer support. These resources give users direct help channels and self-service information for common questions and setup guidance. No reviewer feedback about support experience is available in the catalog data. ## Features AI summary Based on 6,813 Business Management reviews Capterra reviewers highlight these as the features buyers value most when choosing business management software: - **Workflow Management** (**57%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Client Management** (**57%**) - **Task Management** (**55%**) Spire includes **Client Management** and **Task Management**, giving businesses a way to organize customer relationships and keep day-to-day work on track. However, it does not offer **Workflow Management**. Instead, it provides **Billing & Invoicing** (**55%**), which can still support core operational needs by helping teams manage charges, send invoices, and track payments, allowing teams to stay organized while keeping financial processes moving efficiently. Billing & Invoicing 3.5 (2) 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Inventory Management 3.3 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Invoice Management 4.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Order Management 5.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Purchase Order Management 5.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Third-Party Integrations 3.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Spire 35 features ### All Features - Accounting: Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. - Accounting Integration: Integrate with a third-party accounting system - API: Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases - Billing & Invoicing: Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers - Calendar Management: Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar - Client Management: Manage contact details and communication with clients - Contact Management: Manage, organize, and store contact information - Customer Database: A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. - Customizable Fields: Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases - Customizable Reports: Alter the layout and content of reports - Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications - Document Management: Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location - Electronic Payments: Electronically collect payments for goods or services - Employee Management: Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks - Financial Management: Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization - Financial Reporting: Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization - Inventory Control: Monitor product stock levels - Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply - Invoice Management: Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes - Multi-Currency: Manage and handle various international currencies - Order Management: Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases - Point of Sale (POS): Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software - Project Management: Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments - Purchase Order Management: Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses - Purchasing & Receiving: Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity - Quotes/Estimates: Generate quotes or estimates for customers - Real-Time Data: Receive data and information in real time - Reminders: Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Sales Management: Managing activities & processes related to planning, coordination, implementation, control, and evaluation of sales performance. - Scheduling: Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources - Task Management: Create, manage and track all task activities and progression - Third-Party Integrations: Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes - Time & Expense Tracking: Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing - Vendor Management: Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 2.8 (4) 2.8 Based on 4 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 3.3 (4) Free Trial Basic $6,995 Other,One Time Value for money 3.3 (4) 3.3 Based on 4 reviews ## Integrations [ Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/)[ HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/)[ WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/)[ ShipStation](https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/)[ SPS Commerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/155593/SPS-Commerce/)[ Avalara](https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/)[ Netstock](https://www.capterra.com/p/152724/NETSTOCK/)[ SwiftCount](https://www.capterra.com/p/166523/SwiftCount/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 3.0 (3) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 3.0 (3) 3.0 Based on 3 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 3.8 Based on 4 reviews Filter by rating 5(0) 4(3) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent DC Derek C. Design Tech Machinery ### "Frustrations with maybe some hope or who knows" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 4/10 June 29, 2023 After a few months we were thinking we made a mistake going to Spire and will need to switch again but they did come out with the costing reports which gave us some hope. Now its been over 6 months and we are back to where we were in Feb thinking we will have ditch Spire again since the costing reports and bill of materials are not working and Spire has not given any commitment to address these concerns or not. If they could add a function or tool that would allow you to collapse all then expand all or just collapse all for all the bill of materials in inventory or select a range of numbers that would help to allow the costing reports to be used without spending hours / days going thru collapsing and expanding the bill of materials 1 by 1 to know how its being reported / costed. The fact that sub-assemblies don't get automatically updated is another concern since if you don't go thru each part that is using that sub-assemble and do the toggling it will never get updated, built right or costed properly. Basically way too much of the functionality / reports of the bill of materials is based on the toggle status of a bill of material and the only way of changing that status is 1 by 1 which is very non productive and going backwards in time. Pros Searching and navigating around is very easy.Migrated from Business Visions Easily Cons The newly added costing reports that they added was a great sign but they initially were calculating the cost wrong of sub-assemblies, still don't total sub-assemblies cost up just pulls from last built so the numbers on the report do not add up to what it has for a total for that sub-assemble. The report goes off the last toggle status that bill of materials was saved at. So depending if its expanded out or collapsed it will give a different cost and the only way of knowing is going into each and every number to figure out the status and then set it according before running the report. If you change a bill of materials of an item that is used as sub-assemble in various other parts, that change is not updated in those parts, you manually have to go to each part, collapse all and expand all to force the update of that bill of materials for that sub-assemble item otherwise it will be built / costed wrong. It should force changes thru the system or at least make it an option to allow that.Also the lack of commitment / communication from Spire if they will add needed functionality or not is very frustrating too. Alternatives considered [Infor VISUAL](https://www.capterra.com/p/165211/VISUAL-ERP/) Reasons for choosing Spire Could pull all data and history into Spire and that it has more functionality, reporting, searching etc than Business Vision but that is not 100% true. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 4, 2023 Thank you for your feedback. Spire's Production Manager module can assist further with some of these challenges. As well, our team has received the feature request and has it in the development queue. Please reach out to your Spire Partner. JF Julia F. Owner Retail ### "Regrets" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 1/10 February 9, 2023 So much less robust than I was led to believe. Pros It was an easy transition from Business Vision. Cons There have been a number of things promised by Spire but indefinitely put off. MUCH to my disappointment.Unfortunately, Spire has been extremely slow to adopt other CC payment processors, and also very slow to implement the ability of customers to pay by clicking on a link. Very disappointing. This is a very important feature to me. Who has ever heard of Payfirma?I have been advised that there have been quite a few issues with v3.8 and v3.9 which doesn't install much confidence in new releases.It is my hope that v3.10 will finally be the version I can get safely upgrade to.I subscribe to your You Tube and contact my Spire affiliate whenever a new video is released to see about getting the features that interest me only to find out that they aren't available or aren't safe to install yet. I also with that I could integrate the information from my website easier and faster than the way I have to do it now. I would also like my orders from my website to be able to download into Spire. They do not. Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Response from Vendor March 1, 2023 Spire continues to grow its relationships with outside vendors, namely in the payment processing space. This type of integration typically takes longer as it involves deeper integration into the accounting aspects of Spire. Version updates can sometimes be held back at the discretion of a Spire consultant. This advice usually depends on whether third-party applications are integrated or custom written that may or may not be affected by an upgrade. Our quality assurance process rigorously tests for every possible scenario; however, a consultant may sometimes advise waiting before installing an upgrade for a client. Hundreds of clients are running the most current version of Spire, and we encourage clients to discuss with other Certified Partners when it is best for them to upgrade. Click to pay is available with Payfirma, and we are working on providing other vendors. As well there are a variety of eCommerce solutions that integrate with Spire. We encourage you to consult with your certified Spire partner on these matters. BG Bryce G. Engineer Machinery ### "Let Down" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 4/10 February 9, 2023 We started off good, now we are seriously talking about changing already after 2 months of use. The most disappointing thing is that when our rep/reseller brought up our very legitimate concerns / needs with Spire, he was told that no one wants those features and to basically pound sand. We even offered to pay for the development of the costing reports. In the meantime he started looking through the community and several other partners brought these same concerns up over a year ago and continue to bring them up. The saying that if Business Visions can do it, Spire can do it is not true at all. Pros Searching and navigating around is very easy.Migrated from Business Visions Easily Cons Impossible to do a costing report of a manufactured item without physically building it and you have to mess around with toggling the bill of material to expand all components so it costs properly, which the toggle all feature does not work. You can not select multiple parts to cost / build, you have to do each part separately. Coming from BV, Spire lacks allot of basic function in terms of reports / costing. You can not print and email and invoice at once you can only do one and then have to go back an open it to do the other one. Alternatives considered [Infor VISUAL](https://www.capterra.com/p/165211/VISUAL-ERP/) Reasons for choosing Spire Were told that if BV can do it Spire can. (not true)Same reseller / partner that supported us with Business VisionAll the history was able to import Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Response from Vendor March 1, 2023 Spire has worked hard to deliver the most standard reports most businesses use. We have since included the requested report from this client in our release plans. At Spire, we value our customers and continue enhancing our software. While Spire is BV's most natural upgrade path, it is not a replica of BV. There are several similar fundamental aspects, but ultimately this is different software. We invite all Spire customers to speak with their certified Spire consultants, who in return do reach out to our team to continue to improve the software. We sincerely appreciate feedback on how we can make the software better. CA Charles A. CIO Retail ### "Very Strong Mid-Tier Accounting Choice" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 9, 2023 Many years of relatively error free use with a large (100+) user base. New employees pick up the software very quickly. User setup maintains accounting privacy and data integrity keeping user rights aligned with their role in the office. Pros Very easy to train users. Very strong export/import utilities for changing data, especially pricing. Cons Needs stronger support for U.S. taxes. Speed of processing for our very large database is sometimes a problem, especially during end-of-month invoicing. Reasons for choosing Spire ROI. Cost benefit analysis. Biggest factor was 100% data conversion from BusinessVision and very little user training needed to make the change. Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.