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Time to Implement

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Accruent EMS Demo - EMS Software - The Desktop Client
The EMS Desktop Client is the comprehensive scheduling, administrative, and reporting tool for the expert users in your organization.
Accruent EMS Demo - EMS Web App from EMS Software
The browser-based EMS Web App helps you find and book an available workspace and schedule meetings, add video conferencing, create events, request services and more.
Accruent EMS Demo - EMS for Microsoft Outlook from EMS
Find and book available rooms and any necessary services and resources - all within Microsoft® Outlook.
Accruent EMS Demo - EMS Mobile App from EMS Software
Find, book, check in, or cancel workspaces, rooms or meetings with the AI-powered EMS Mobile App for Apple and Android smartphones.
Accruent EMS Demo - EMS Room Sign App from EMS Software
Software that lets employees and visitors know they’re in the right place by displaying real-time meeting information and at-a-glance room availability on wall-mounted room signs.
Accruent EMS Demo - EMS Kiosk App from EMS Software
Publish meeting information and floor plans to a touchscreen kiosk (not provided) located in a common area or lobby.
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3.8
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Users consistently praise the software for its ease of use and ability to organize reservations efficiently across multiple spaces. Many appreciate how it streamlines the booking process, making it accessible for various campus partners. However, some users note a common limitation with the steep learning curve for new users, which can make initial navigation challenging.

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BS
Executive Assistant to the President, Events Coordinator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible Building & Room Configuration with Easy Diagram Uploads"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

What is most helpful is I can adjust, change, and refine my buildings. I can adjust hours of operation, room configurations, and upload diagrams needed for set-up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

The least helpful is some events not showing up in my notifications even though they fall into my notification perimeters and setting up new users has become complicated. It can take days to work through all the issues to get a new user into the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EC
Assistant Director, Member Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlines Scheduling but Needs a UI Refresh"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

I like Accruent EMS for its ability to let internal users request rooms and our staff to approve them without needing to manually input data. It simplifies the process of admin work for conference and events groups by ensuring no overlap of spaces and that all correct approvals have been completed. It works well with our small team by allowing us to collaborate when needed and work separately on our own projects. Modifications are relatively simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

I feel the UI of the EMS desktop application is old. It would be great to modernize the graphics, while keeping them simple, and to allow for more drag and drop options. I also think having more single-click features instead of always having to click into the wizard would be an improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brendan K.
BK
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Campus Scheduling, Needs Web UI Tweaks"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

I use Accruent EMS for scheduling all of the buildings on our college campus, and it makes it easy for campus partners to collaborate and see the events occurring across campus, their needs, and the availability in general. I like how easy it is to use the desktop application; everything is right there in front of you in an easy-to-access platform. The colors make it easy to determine the various stages, and the ability to custom tailor the application to your needs is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

The web application isn't as user friendly. The client/desktop view is much cleaner and easier to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
AB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Flexible Reporting and Smooth Cross-Team Collaboration"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

I love the ability to run reports in the way that we do. It also allows for cross-team functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

There are a lot of idiosyncrasies with EMS. For example, having to repeatedly reset window coordinates to ensure functionality, the search function needs ultra-specific terms, and certain functionalities (such as sequencing) don't actually appear to do anything. Training guides can help some, but there are a lot of questions that our team has about configuration that are not easily answered because of how our team utilizes EMS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CL
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"High Customizability with Frustrating Setups"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

I like how customizable Accruent EMS is, especially with the room configuration and reports. The high level of customization allows us to manage spaces used by multiple business units on our campus, each with different operational needs, all within one product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

The Exchange integration is very difficult to use. The customer support is not good. Support should be more responsive, timely, and transparent in sharing issues. The initial setup was very difficult and frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Events Services
AE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust API Access and Reliable Support for Managing Services and Spaces"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

I like the fact that it allows us to manage services and spaces, as well as the robust api access. For a campus of our size the pricing isn't terrible, and the support we receive through accruent access has always been pretty good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

The UI isn't the most user friendly, and some of our users have issues learning the desktop client. I wish that more than one group type could be assigned to everyday users. Performance is often slow/laggy on desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good choice when you have no other choice"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

It has the features we need around reporting and room setups and reservations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

Yearly price increases are exorbitant. No one else in the industry does a 100% price increase over 5 years. Support is mediocre. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Buggy and Unreliable: Missed Updates and Poor Communication"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

When it works it gets the job done and is a good tool for reservations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

It never works properly. The communication from Accruent is lacking. It is riddled with bugs. The updates never happen on time and don't deliver what is promised. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel L.
DL
IT Security Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Straightforward Room Booking, but the Outlook Add-in Can Be a Hassle"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

Accruent EMS is a straightforward way to reserve conference rooms. You can upload seating configurations. You can tie catering to the meetings and tracks expenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

Sometimes there are issues with the EMS add-in for Outlook. It can get corrupted and the add-in has to be removed and re-added which can be a pain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great for Room Scheduling, but Enhancements and Integrations Are Slow"
What do you like best about Accruent EMS?

At it's most basic level EMS could be the perfect solution for room scheduling though we have had our challenges with enhancements and upgrades, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Accruent EMS?

Enhancements and integrations are slow to come, and they rarely go without issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

7 months

Return on Investment

19 months

Perceived Cost

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