PakEnergy vs. Gravity Software | Multi-Entity Accounting Comparison

Understanding the PakEnergy transition

WolfePak Software, once a trusted solution in oil & gas accounting, was acquired by PakEnergy in July 2020. Since then, users have reported steep price increases, forced cloud transitions, and declining support quality.

PakEnergy’s shift in product strategy has frustrated many long-time customers—especially those who don’t require deep oil & gas features like JIB or lease management.

If you're exploring alternatives to legacy systems, you're not alone—and Gravity Software may be the modern, affordable, and scalable solution you’ve been looking for.

Key concerns with the PakEnergy transition.

Price increases

Many users report significantly higher costs, often exceeding $5,000 per user.

Support decline

Customer service quality has dropped since the acquisition, with slower response times and less hands-on help.

Complex workflows

New platform changes introduced added complexity, especially for teams outside of oil & gas.

Data limitations

Users lost the ability to store or transfer backups independently, complicating CPA and audit workflows.

Quick Comparison: Gravity Software vs PakEnergy

When evaluating accounting platforms, the differences between Gravity Software and PakEnergy (formerly WolfePak) go beyond surface features. While both offer financial tools, their architecture, pricing, industry alignment, and usability reveal two very different approaches.

PakEnergy continues to focus on upstream oil & gas accounting with specialized workflows and a legacy-first mindset. Gravity Software, by contrast, delivers a modern, cloud-native experience built on the Microsoft Power Platform—designed for growing businesses that manage multiple entities across industries.

The table below breaks down the key differences to help you quickly assess which solution aligns with your business needs today—and as you scale.

Better. Smarter. Accounting.

Gravity Software®

PakEnergy

Accounts Payable Automation

Built-in AP suite with invoice capture, approvals, and vendor tracking

Standard AP only; no automation or smart workflows

Bank Reconciliation

Manual; no direct bank feeds or smart transaction matching

Cloud Deployment

Consolidated Reporting

Excel-based consolidation; limited cross-entity insights

Industry Fit

Multi-industry

Oil & Gas-specific

Intercompany Transactions

Manual input; no rule-based automation

Multi-Entity Automation

Native + real-time

Manual journal entries; no automation

Platform

Microsoft Power Platform

Proprietary

Pricing

Transparent; starts around $15K/year

Reports of $5,000+/user

Reporting & Dashboards

Power BI embedded

Static system dashboards; limited flexibility

Support Model

Premier Partners; rated 4.7/5+

Mixed reviews; post-acquisition drop

What users are saying about PakEnergy

According to verified reviews on Software Connect , PakEnergy currently holds an average rating of 2 out of 5 stars. While the platform is still used by oil & gas firms with legacy workflows, the overall satisfaction has significantly declined since the WolfePak acquisition in 2020.

Common complaints focus on steep price increases, limited flexibility, and a noticeable decline in customer support and service responsiveness. These concerns have led many former WolfePak customers to consider alternative accounting platforms better aligned with modern expectations.

❝ PakEnergy made everything more complicated, less user-friendly, and more costly. ❞

❝ Support quality has plummeted since the VC acquisition. ❞

❝ After 20 years on WolfePak, we’re now paying much more and getting much less in return. ❞

Why businesses are choosing Gravity Software

Built on the Microsoft Power Platform

Gravity is designed from the ground up on Microsoft’s cloud-first business application stack. It integrates natively with Microsoft 365, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Power Automate, and Power BI, offering a consistent, familiar experience across the tools your team already uses.

Intercompany accounting without the manual work

Automatically generate and post both sides of intercompany entries between entities, with full audit trails and built-in controls. Gravity eliminates the need for manual entries, helping teams close faster with fewer errors.

Consolidated reporting in real time

With dynamic report builders and embedded Power BI, Gravity delivers on-demand consolidated financials across all entities. Automatically eliminate intercompany transactions and slice data by location, department, or project with ease.

Designed for multi-entity businesses ready to move beyond oil & gas legacy software

Gravity is ideal for multi-entity companies that don’t require complex oil & gas functionality like JIB, land, or production tracking. It’s a strong fit for businesses frustrated by PakEnergy’s rising costs and rigid workflows, offering a modern alternative built for scalability, automation, and simplicity.

Here's what other users had to say:

Gravity has significantly reduced our manual data entry and helped ensure our multi-currency accounting is GAAP compliant. It’s a powerful alternative to QuickBooks that gives us the confidence and flexibility to scale."

Sofia Lambros,

Head of Accounting, Proteus Power

The appeal of Gravity Software to me was that it had all the functionality and security of a larger ERP with the cost and ease of use of a small accounting system. Leveraging the Microsoft toolset, it integrates easily with other systems and is easy to use and understand."

Amy Perkin

CFO, Brandon Capital

Our team members become problem-solvers, and they can actually head off potential expenses down the line. Because we don't need to hire somebody else for data entry, they can focus more on high-end accounting, which helps to keep them engaged."

Stephanie Welborn

Accounts Payable Administrator, Sunray Companies

Which software is right for you?

Use Case	Best Fit
Managing multiple entities across industries	Gravity Software
Needing production, lease, and well-level accounting	PakEnergy
Real-time consolidated financials and dashboards	Gravity Software
Working with tank tickets or land management	PakEnergy
Automating intercompany transactions	Gravity Software
Leveraging AI and Copilot for intelligent workflows	Gravity Software

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