--- description: Review of eFront Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: eFront | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Financial Risk Management Software](/directory/4165/financial-risk-management/software) > [eFront](/software/84896/efront) # eFront Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/84896/efront > eFront® technology covers alternative investment management to meet the needs of investment professionals across all major alternative asset classes. From fundraising, fund administration and reporting to data services and analytics, the platform provides capabilities to support decision making and investment oversight. eFront® solutions unlock value through granular, reliable data and analytics and automated processes and digitization - market driven tech for risk and performance transparency. As a powerful tech suite for alternative investment management, eFront solutions deliver purpose built, integrated data and tech enabling LPs, GPs, and Asset Servicers to manage the private markets' investment process. Data collection \& managed services: gain scale across data and operations. Fund and underlying asset transparency Capital account and cash flow notices Document services Unified solutions for Investment Teams: IBOR to streamline every aspect of the investment lifecycle. Portfolio planning and market research Investment due diligence and underwriting Portfolio data management, performance reporting, benchmarking and interactive analytics Centralized \& efficient back office platform: Sophisticated workflow-optimized ABOR. Operations \& Accounting Native coverage of alternative asset classes and investment structures Robust controls and intuitive workflows Integrated with the Aladdin® \& eFront® ecosystem > > Verdict: Rated **2.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Customer Support**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **2.7/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 2.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 1.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 10% | (1/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: eFront - **Location**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.00 - **Pricing Details**: Contact eFront for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and 36 more ## Features - API - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Audit Trail - Benchmarking - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Data Import/Export - Data Management - Financial Analysis - Financial Management - Financial Risk Reporting - For Hedge Funds - For Investors & Traders - Fund Management - Investments Tracking - Performance Metrics - Portfolio Analysis - Portfolio Management - Real-Time Data ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Financial Risk Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4165/financial-risk-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Financial Risk Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4165/financial-risk-management/software) - [Investment Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4566/investment-management/software) - [Fund Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/275/fund-accounting-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is useful having all the information relating to a deal integrated and centralised in one place. 2. Flexibility to configure screens and data fields Within the constraints of the underlying data structure, there is significant flexibility to configure custom layouts for screens (both to view and enter data). You can also define almost any custom data fields that you wish to track for a portfolio company, fund, or contact. 3. Workflow tool Provides a tool to "automate" the deal flow process - processing a deal through the different stages from when a decision is made to invest until the transaction is completed and the deal has been booked. The deal stages can be customised, required data fields can be enforced, relatively complex deal logic can be modelled. 4. Integrated Accounting The system provide a native integrated accounting system with general ledger entries automatically made when asset (buy, sell, revalue, write off) and fund transactions (fund expenses, capital draws, distributions) are booked. > > **Cons**: 1. Requires extensive configuration Despite being focussed on the alternative asset sector and having a dedicated offering for private equity/venture capital, the solution requires a TON of configuration. 2. "But you didn't specify that" The fact that a specific type of transaction is available in the out-the-box system does not mean it works. If you did not explicitly state that you want that transaction to work, it might well not be configured. If not discovered during configuration, you have to pay extra to get it rectified. 3. Lacking some of the most basic functionality out the box None of the following was possible without custom configuration (for which the customer has to pay): booking dividends, booking stock splits, booking brokerage or transaction costs on a stock disposal, revaluing foreign currency denominated assets in a batch transaction, booking a valuation for a warrant. 4. Surprisingly buggy During the process of configuring and using the software, we were surprised by the number of bugs we uncovered. Many of the bug fixes are not made available to you - they are only incorporated in new releases. 5. Upgrades not (really) included This is not a modern SaaS application despite being priced like one with a substantial annual license fee. You do not automatically get upgraded or access to new features. You need to go through an extensive upgrade process, which will almost certainly require professional services at an additional cost. > > The overall experience with eFront has been disappointing. We expected a mature, fit for purpose solution that could address 90% of our requirements out-the-box. Instead, it required an inordinate amount of time and effort to get the system to where it now works. It is disappointing that we do not automatically get new functionality. Furthermore, even basic changes to our business will require us to pay eFront for professional services to make configuration changes e.g. if we decide on a different carry/waterfall structure for a new fund; or if we setup a new fund with a master-feeder structure. ----- ### "Outdated Fund Software" — 4.0/5 > **Christoph** | *16 February 2021* | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: In principle everything you want to have implemented is possible. > > **Cons**: The implementation is almost not doable by yourself. Therefore, eFront has to deploy your wishes, with is associated with high costs. The software is not self-explanary. > > It very complicated and the software does only make sense if a person is fully dedicated to this software as it requires several courses. There are better solutions out already with easier implementations. ----- ### "Don't recommend for VC/PE." — 2.0/5 > **Tia** | *2 December 2022* | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Viewer friendly. Easy to do inputs and export excels. > > **Cons**: Complex entries may not be correct, may not exist. Costs additional money to implement basic stuffs. Data stuck in the system. Carrying time marks in varies calc that affect results (the time you inputting JEs). We tried their FrontPM for valuation data collection and it was a huge failure. > > So so. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/84896/efront) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data