Lumino vs. Automation Studio
Integration Platform vs. Epicor Automation
Automation Studio automates Epicor. Lumino integrates your entire ecosystem.
Lumino vs. Epicor Automation Studio
Epicor Automation Studio (EAS) is Epicor’s embedded automation offering, powered by a white-labeled version of Workato. It works well for automating
workflows inside Epicor—but it was never designed to be a general-purpose integration platform.
Lumino takes a different approach. Instead of centering every workflow around Epicor, Lumino acts as an independent integration layer
—connecting Epicor, HubSpot, Smartsheet, eCommerce platforms, and future systems without forcing Epicor into every step.
Epicor automates Epicor.
Lumino integrates your entire ecosystem.
Epicor Automation Studio at a Glance
Epicor Automation Studio (EAS) is sold directly by Epicor as part of the Kinetic ecosystem. Under the hood, it’s Workato—white-labeled and tightly embedded into Epicor’s architecture.
EAS shines when Epicor is the system of record and the center of every workflow. Epicor provides pre-built recipes for common use cases like:
- Purchase order approvals
- Shipping and status alerts
- eCommerce workflows
- Basic ERP-triggered automations
However, that tight coupling also defines its limits.
Key Characteristics of Epicor Automation Studio
- Epicor-first architecture
Every integration typically involves Epicor directly—even when two non-Epicor systems need to talk to each other. - Recipe- and task-based costs
Automation Studio pricing includes additional charges per recipe and per task, increasing cost as usage grows. - Limited reusability
Integrations are customer-specific and database-specific. Even identical workflows must be rebuilt for each customer. - No reusable catalog for consultants
Epicor consulting partners cannot build once and reuse templates across customers.
Lumino at a Glance
Lumino replaces the need for Epicor Automation Studio by acting as a dedicated integration layer—with Epicor as just one connector, not the constraint.
With Lumino:
- HubSpot, Smartsheets, Freight Management, and more connect naturally
- Epicor Kinetic integrates cleanly and securely
- Logic lives outside Epicor—where it belongs
- Integrations evolve independently of any single system
Lumino handles Epicor end-to-end, including:
- Authentication and session handling
- Throttling and retries
- Orchestration and error recovery
- Full observability and replay
The result is a future-proof architecture that scales beyond Epicor.
Why Businesses Choose Lumino.
Build Fast - Without Lock-In
Deliver integrations to customers quickly, but keep full control over how they’re built, scaled, and supported.
Cost Predictability
No hidden per-customer fees or usage thresholds. Grow your customer base without fearing ballooning integration costs.
Unlimited Flexibility
Go beyond Paragon’s fixed templates - Lumino handles unique customer needs, legacy systems, and complex data flows.
Empower Your Team
Your product or customer success teams can launch and maintain integrations easily — no specialized engineers required.
Autonomy & Security
Keep integration data, logic, and ownership within your environment, backed by Lumino’s enterprise-grade security.
Partnership Over Platform
Lumino’s experts can help you design, build, and optimize integrations — so you’re never left guessing or stuck waiting on a vendor roadmap.
See How Lumino Measures Up.
Contact Ariox today to learn more about our how Lumino stacks up against the competition and more importantly - how we can help drive innovation and efficiency in your organization. Schedule a consultation with our team of specialists and discover the power of data automation and integration with Lumino.
