We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics GP 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."From a developer's perspective, the architecture of Dynamics has a well-designed security layer, which prevents coding issues between different layers. This is a significant advantage."
"Flexibility is the best feature. Because we have the source code, we can develop our ideas. It enables us to develop new functions."
"Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it fulfills our requirements. We haven't had any issues with performance."
"The performance is good."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its workflow for purchase orders and inventory."
"It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is how easy it is to use."
"The stability was reliable."
"The system is easy to customize and has user-friendly access. "
"The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations."
"You can track everything from beginning to end quite easily."
"The most valuable feature is financial control. The accounting aspect allows us to manage our clients and payments."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The solution offers integrations with other software as well. We have integration with Microsoft Office where we can do Word and Excel, etc."
"It is a tried and tested ERP system which if used correctly, is definitely a very good program for managing all aspects of a business from customer sales, and receivables management, to payable management and finance reporting. So, it's super critical for any mid-sized company."
"The product must be made accessible online."
"The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system."
"There should be the capability for users to enhance the application by using a low-code or no-code product from the Microsoft family."
"The database requires a huge CPU and memory resources."
"AX does take some time and maintenance."
"From a consultant's point of view, I recommend an enhancement in terms of detailed documentation for the products on the website."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"They should include some modules related to solving customer problems or resolving support tickets from our customers — like a help desk for ERPs."
"The purchase order and processing aspects of the solution should be improved."
"What could be improved is the functionality of Dynamics GP because it requires a lot of development by the programmers and the company in order to integrate into a solution."
"This is now a legacy product, so they're phasing it out over time."
"Dynamics GP could be improved in terms of its usability and modernization."
"It requires a lot of expertise to implement."
"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."
"Many of our customers are migrating to the cloud rather than staying on-premises."
"It still can be improved in web-based and build reporting. "
Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 52 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics GP is ranked 13th in ERP with 22 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6, while Microsoft Dynamics GP is rated 7.8. 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 Microsoft Dynamics GP writes "A user-friendly solution for accounting and sales purchase model with all options in one frame". Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Infor M3, whereas Microsoft Dynamics GP is most compared with Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP ERP, Epicor ERP, SAP S/4HANA and Odoo. See our Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. Microsoft Dynamics GP report.
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