ERPNext vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ERPNext
Ranking in ERP
31st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the ERP category, the market share of ERPNext is 0.5% and it decreased by 26.4% compared to the previous year. The market share of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 6.3% and it decreased by 14.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
Unique Categories:
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Activity Based Costing Software
17.5%
 

Featured Reviews

Asim Nilose - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 12, 2023
An affordable tool that offers many useful and better modules than its competitors, along with great stability
First of all, ERPNext offers complete breadth, meaning you can have everything in a single ERP tool and access all the tool's key features since all the key modules are made available. For example, SAP Business One does not have a quality module or HR and payroll module, while ERPNext has modules for HR or payroll, quality, and projects while also inbuilt areas related to e-commerce point of sale, which are areas not covered by many ERP tools. In ERPNext, you also have a website module with which you can build a website. From a customer's point of view, the most valuable feature of ERPNext is the breadth and completeness of the tool. The aforementioned areas are all the features of the tool that I would prefer to focus on rather than just talking about a particular module. In general, the completeness of the tool is a valuable feature offered by ERPNext.
AA
May 10, 2023
With a robust reporting functionality in place, the tool offers stability and scalability
I think that the solution should be made to have more than just training or documentation on how to use the system. It should be made easier for a user to learn about the platform or ERP. I hope to take training on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. I am searching to learn about ERP. Actually, I am searching for this information on the internet, and it is very complicated to find any information. There is a book for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central explaining how to use it. But it is not easy to use, and it is not easy to learn.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the product's initial setup a nine on a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is good for smaller-sized companies."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is cloud accessibility."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is brilliant and it's a different segment when comparing it with Dynamics AX. Dynamics AX is a larger product with much more features and it's aimed at a different segment of the market."
"NAV covers everything from purchasing and selling items to invoicing. Everything is within NAV, so it's all very neat."
"The solution has good dashboard functionalities and export functionalities."
"We like the manufacturing and case management modules."
"It is a stable solution."
 

Cons

"The look, feel, and color are areas in ERPNext that can be improved."
"The stability could always be improved."
"The product should improve work optimization."
"I think Microsoft should improve on the process of how the user decides on a business workflow. For example, there may be some kind of drag-and-drop interface that lets us decide for ourselves how to develop the business workflows that fit our purpose."
"It would be nice, in Microsoft Teams, if we were able to type more information into the chat."
"The solution could include the retail tool in the native version."
"The formulas in Power BI could be simpler. Sometimes, it's difficult to figure them out, but I am part of a lot of communities that work with us, so we help each other."
"I am hoping there is more integration with other platforms, more features, and customization in the next release."
"I would like to have more frequent updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price-wise, ERPNext is a cheap product. There are no licensing costs attached to ERPNext since it is an open-source product. You have to pay for the solution's hosting and implementation process."
"We have a perpetual license to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly. The solution is cheaper compared to other ERP products from Oracle or SAP."
"The solution's license is costly compared to other CRM tools."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable. We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"Its licensing is yearly. In addition to the licensing cost, there is the cost of hosting on Azure."
"There is an annual cost of using Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The cost is approximately 140,000 INR."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ERPNext?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the product's initial setup a nine on a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ERPNext?
Price-wise, ERPNext is a cheap product. There are no licensing costs attached to ERPNext since it is an open-source product. You have to pay for the solution's hosting and implementation process.
What needs improvement with ERPNext?
From a look-and-feel perspective, Odoo is a bit more colorful and better looking than ERPNext. The look, feel, and color are areas in ERPNext that can be improved. In the future, areas concerning s...
What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The platform offers a robust and comprehensive cycle for supply chain and inventory management, with features like minimum and maximum settings, dynamic monitoring of inventory levels, and integrat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
Currently, the product offers a starting price of $70 per user per month, which provides access to the complete ERP engine. It is highly reasonable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
One aspect that could be improved in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the visibility and accessibility of communication-related features, such as email integration. Currently, users may n...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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Sample Customers

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Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
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