it_user1701 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Customizable and easy to deploy, but requires an SI for effective use.

What is most valuable?

Highly customizable. Easy initial deployment.

What needs improvement?

Not structured for small Bussiness. Most likely will need a systems integrator for effective use.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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it_user6579 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user6579Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Consultant

Agree with the reviewer, as the cost of ownership is high its not suitable for small businesses. Several features are good like Integration with Outlook.

it_user6246 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Licenses are cheap if you are a Microsoft shop, but cost of ownership is high.

Valuable Features:

Licenses are cheap if you are a Microsoft shop, easy to to customize.

Room for Improvement:

Chunky, UI isn't great, requires a lot of customization - so cost of ownership is high, feels like Salesforce is probably a better overall bet.
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it_user3870 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user3870Senior Manager of Engineering with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vendor

How is salesforce a better choice?

Microsoft Dynamics is the best solution for any organization. With Microsoft deploying cloud hosting even SMEs can afford and benefit from the features MS CRM has to offer on a pay per user licence. Also MS CRM is cheaper than Salesforce!

Salesforce may have more features available but actually how useful are the additional features?

Wissam

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Solution architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Reliable, straightforward installation, and affordable
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution."
  • "Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by being more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Dynamics CRM for direct pipeline sales and for administration tools to keep the whole sales environment together.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by being more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Dynamics CRM for approximately 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 1000 people using this solution in my organization. Our whole is using the solution.

How are customer service and support?

We have had some issues with the solution but they have been normal issues and the support has been fine.

How was the initial setup?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM's initial installation difficulty depends on the organization, but customizing, will take one to ten days.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very affordable if you use the yearly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft Dynamics CRM a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Administrative Assistant at a wireless company with 11-50 employees
Real User
CRM that integrates well with other systems and provides control of process from end to end
Pros and Cons
  • "The control that we have of a process and the ability to have everything recorded from the beginning to the end of the process have been the most valuable features."
  • "This solution would be easier to use if everything was displayed on one page, to avoid moving from one tab to another tab to add documents or add comments."

What is most valuable?

The control that we have of a process and the ability to have everything recorded from the beginning to the end of the process have been the most valuable features. 

What needs improvement?

This solution would be easier to use if everything was displayed on one page, to avoid moving from one tab to another tab to add documents or add comments.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for 5 months. The setup took one year. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not straightforward. It took a year to configure Dynamics because it's not very intuitive. We had to hire assistance for certain parts of the setup.

What other advice do I have?

This solution integrates well with other systems. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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