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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP Business One based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. SAP Business One Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Almost all of the features that we use are efficient. Live master planning successfully handles all of our company's requirements.""The production is a valuable feature.""The tool's most valuable feature is reporting.""The response time of the solution is very good.""It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product.""Dynamics AX provides a lot of functionality.""It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The most valuable feature for us is the manufacturing module. It addresses our product costing for tuna canning."

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"Sales CRM and Financials are most valuable.""The solution has all the basic features that are required for us.""The documentation part and the user manuals provided by SAP are quite comprehensive.""The most valuable feature of SAP Business One is the ability to manage your entire business with one software package.""It offers users a rather simple interface.""We are using it for accounts and finance and also for maintaining third-party transactions and non-CRM transactions.""Technical support is quite good. They are helpful and responsive. We are quite satisfied with their level of support.""SAP Business One has many valuable features. It is highly flexible and has a solid background in accounting that is localized in a lot of countries. This makes it very user-friendly for a lot of different situations."

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Cons
"Microsoft Dynamics AX could be improved by having more features available. We are going to 365 now, to use all the modules, because we found that there weren't many new things we were able to develop with AX. There were a lot of things that weren't available, so we are moving and integrating other things. The customization of upgrades should also be faster. We would also like to see more security features.""Microsoft needs more presence in our region to help with management and maintenance.""There is room for improvement in the licensing model and associated costs of this solution.""Microsoft Dynamics AX should include more connectors for third-party integrations. It should also include more features that AI models can govern.""We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively.""The product needs improvement in procurement planning. It also needs to include a production scheduling feature.""The older version of Microsoft Dynamics AX that we are using is not as scalable as the newer version.""It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel."

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"Our company is expanding to different countries, and business is growing. We feel that it is not good enough for the huge volume of the business. On-premises setup is not good enough for the overseas office. We have our onsite premises in Hong Kong, but we have a major sales office in the US. We are looking for a more efficient setup to fulfill our requirements and needs. It can have portals for vendors, suppliers, and customers. I know that they have this feature in version 10, but it still has space to improve.""The solution's CRM module can be made better.""Business One doesn't have a proper master data management function.""The solution could improve by having some added authentication, such as SAP CC or SAP S4HANA.""SAP Business One consumes a lot of network resources and bandwidth, especially when accessing the web solution, B1 Web Access.""Business One's production module has room for improvement.""There is no dependency, the integration between the other applications.""More support can be provided on the web client end."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
  • "One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
  • "The pricing is expensive."
  • "It's too expensive for customers to take this on themselves. As partners, we will buy this on behalf of the customers and then charge this value for each project."
  • "It is $180 to $200 per user per month with a minimum of 20 users, which makes selling the product a bit difficult."
  • "I don't know how much this solution costs off the top of my head, but I know that the cloud and SaaS solutions are cheaper."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go subscription."
  • "The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
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  • "Business One is reasonable considering the functionality."
  • "In terms of price, it's fair, but the problem is with AMC."
  • "Its price is reasonable. People are able to spend that much."
  • "Its licensing model is good. There is a one-off payment for the software license, and after that, you only need to pay the annual maintenance fee. Compared to other cloud-based systems, this cost model is quite reasonable for SMEs."
  • "We pay annually. It is around 800 a month."
  • "We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side."
  • "We compared the Microsoft solution with Oracle NetSuite, as they have a price decrease. It is, however, not that much cheaper, and the price is comparable to SAP."
  • "Its price is reasonable. We have about 200 licenses. We have to pay every year for the license."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The general speed of the solution needs improvement.
    Top Answer:The use case includes pretty much everything from finance to warehouse to production.
    Top Answer:SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and… more »
    Top Answer:It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One
    Top Answer:It's not cheap but offers good value, particularly for medium-sized enterprises. We suggest a minimum budget of around 30,000 dollars.
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    Average Words per Review
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    Also Known As
    Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
    Business One
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to support the business processes of organizations in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The solution offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to support financial management, supply chain management, human resources management, and project management, among others.

    With Dynamics AX, organizations can manage their financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers tools for managing the supply chain, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. Dynamics AX also supports human resources management, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll. Overall, it is a flexible and scalable platform for organizations of all sizes.

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Features

    Microsoft Dynamics AX has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Financial management: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
    • Supply chain management: It supports the management of supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management.
    • Human resources management: The human resources management feature includes tools for managing human resources operations, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll.
    • Project management: Microsoft Dynamics AX has tools for managing projects, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.
    • Manufacturing: The solution supports the management of manufacturing operations, including product configuration, production planning, and quality management.
    • Retail: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing retail operations, including point of sale (POS), merchandising, and customer management.
    • Professional services: The solution’s professional services include project management, time and expense tracking, and billing.
    • Reporting and analytics: With Microsoft Dynamics AX, business intelligence and reporting capabilities help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.


    Microsoft Dynamics AX Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Comprehensive: Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other Microsoft solutions, such as Office 365 and Power Platform, to provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for business management.
    • Streamlined operations: The solution helps organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and human resources operations, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
    • Customization: Microsoft Dynamics AX is a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its UI functionality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

    "The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality,” says Navnath B., Head IT and CIO at Mutual Automotive Pvt Ltd.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Timpa A., IT Manager at an energy/utilities company says he like the solution because "It is flexible and cost-effective."

    Shahzad I., ERP Project Manager & Managing Consultant at Liwa Education, Iranfava, explains, “It's good for retail businesses. It expands a lot and constantly brings on new features. It's got a lot of competitive features.”

    The SAP Business One application offers a way to manage your entire business – from accounting and financials, purchasing, inventory, sales and customer relationships, and project management, to operations and human resources. SAP Business One helps you to streamline processes, gain a greater insight into your business, so that you can act fast and make decisions based on real time information, to help you drive profitable growth.

    Sample Customers
    ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
    Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company33%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Educational Organization6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. SAP Business One
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. SAP Business One and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 52 reviews while SAP Business One is ranked 4th in ERP with 61 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6, while SAP Business One is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Business One writes "Helps with intercompany sales and purchase orders, and optimizes inventory management". Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Infor LN, whereas SAP Business One is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle E-Business Suite. See our Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. SAP Business One report.

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