| COMPARE | Banner Finance | Kuali Finance System |
| Ready to use | Yes | Yes |
| Can be Customized | Not easily | Part of the design |
| Needs to be Customized before Implementation | No | No |
| Docs for Customization | Has to be negotiated | Available On-Line |
| Peer Support | Sometimes | Part of the DNA |
| 3rd Party Consultants | 2 other than SunGard | 3 and growing |
| Try before committing | Demo Only | Yes, as much as you want |
| Project Cost | Software + Consultants + Internal Staff = $.M |
Software is Free Consultants are available if Internal Staff are busy. |
| Annual Maintenance Fee | Yes $s | No Charge |
| Number of Installation | Over 1000 | 30 committed, 4 live |
| Built by | SunGard HE | Community of Universities & Colleges |
| Workflow | Optional | Integral part of design |
| Origin | Cobol base, with upgrades to windows and internet | Designed and built with modern programming standards and tools for the Internet and windows. |
| Output | Designed for Preprinted forms | Output on plain paper or xls |
| Office & email integration | very limited | Part of the design. |
| User Interface | Legacy converted to windows | Intuitive windows interface |
| Other Modules | Student, HR Research Management | Research Management, Library Starting Student and HR |