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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL
May 2024
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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics SL 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.
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MohamedElgendy
A hybrid scalable solution with a good user interface
The solution has provided multiple benefits: cost reduction, increased productivity, streamlined data accuracy, enhanced efficiency, improved KPI... Read more →
Cirvesh-Daga
Researched Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central but chose Microsoft Dynamics SL: Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities
It helps streamline several processes for our customers, aiming for simplification. Ultimately, not all customers want complex processes. If they... Read more →
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Pros
"This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility.""The selling feature is the most valuable.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the Teams application. I use Teams to share documents amongst my team members, have meetings, and talk to them.""Has good integration with Power BI.""It is a scalable solution. There are more than 5,000 end users in my organization.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is its ease of use, data customization, and smooth integration.""Our data is much more manageable than before."

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"It's pretty easy to set up.""If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

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Cons
"The reporting tool has room for improvement.""The solution could include the retail tool in the native version.""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.""The configuration packages can be somewhat tiresome at times, and they can be slow when loading data.""I work in Pakistan, and many people want desktop solutions. They don't want to work on the cloud. They want a strictly on-premises solution.""Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has been buggy in my experience and they should improve in this area. Additionally, there are too many updates. The updates involve a whole bunch of applications as part of the package, such as the Edge browser. The updates are too broad across the whole package of applications.""I would like to have more frequent updates.""Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be replaced with Office 365 in the future."

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"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability.""The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The first time we tried to buy the newest version, it was expensive."
  • "I have some subscription-based customer and a few customers who have perpetual licenses that hosted the application on the cloud."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
  • "Microsoft Dynamics NAV has a pay-as-you-use payment model."
  • "NAV might be a little pricey for a small or medium-sized company, but all the solutions out there are."
  • "The cost is one of the benefits. If you don't want to go for the full-blown finance and operations, the pricing model is a lot cheaper and has now switched to being based on a per-user subscription. So, if it's on cloud, you now have an expense instead of a large CapEx. If it's on-prem, you obviously still have to continue with the licensing model that they have, but if you compare the features and functionality, in terms of the price that you pay, I find it's better than other products. My answer on the pricing would be slightly different, depending on the country you're in and the return on investment, based on the size of the company. It's well-priced internationally. I think the new model is priced even better because it's now subscription-based and, if you go for cloud, the return on investment is a lot quicker and if it's expense, you can cap it. If you do take the on-prem version, the licensing is still priced as what it used to be, so that would depend on what country you are in."

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  • "If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
    Top Answer: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 integration… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamic...
    Top Answer: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.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
    Top Answer: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 need… more »
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    What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end… more »
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    What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?
    Top Answer:Dynamics SL is used in oil and gas and discrete manufacturing. I've had no complaints, and it's fairly easy to use.
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    Ranking
    3rd
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    8,624
    Comparisons
    5,981
    Reviews
    33
    Average Words per Review
    395
    Rating
    8.3
    23rd
    out of 69 in ERP
    Views
    207
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    930
    Rating
    7.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
    Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution developed by Microsoft. It is designed to help small and mid-sized organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and project management processes. Business Central offers a range of tools and features to support collaboration and communication and provides real-time visibility into business performance.

    With Business Central, organizations can manage their financials, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers supply chain management capabilities, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. In addition, Business Central supports project management, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Features

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Mobility: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides mobile access, allowing users to access information and perform tasks from anywhere, at any time.
    • Reporting and analytics: The solution includes business intelligence and reporting capabilities to help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.
    • Security: With its secure platform, the solution protects sensitive data and ensures the integrity of business operations.
    • Customization: It offers a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.


    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Adapt as your business grows: With full capabilities on desktop, tablet, or mobile, on-premises or in the cloud, across Windows, Android, and iOS devices, the solution allows you to work wherever your business takes you.
    • Rapid deployment: The solution can be rapidly deployed either in the cloud or on-premises.
    • Scalability: With the solution, you can scale as you grow using modern technologies built on the Microsoft cloud, such as machine learning, IoT, and mixed reality to help you adapt to market dynamics.
    • Drive continuous process optimization: When you implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can Improve outcomes and productivity with real-time system suggestions, based on historical data, to guide employees through workflows.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it is user-friendly, has good integrations, and is flexible.

    Sasinath V., Project Consultant ( Scale Up) at a tech vendor, says, "For me, the main strengths of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are that it's user-friendly and light. These are its major wins. I have used other ERPs and their architecture was a little more complex when compared to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV architecture."

    "The solution's integrations and interface are very good,” mentions Alonso R., Director de Servicios at Kc ERP group.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Kamesh G., Vice President - Information Systems at a media company shares what he likes most about the solution: "I have found the flexibility to be very valuable. It's highly flexible, and at least for us, it has been effective. It is also highly functional."

    Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.
    Sample Customers
    Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
    ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company24%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is ranked 3rd in ERP with 62 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics SL is ranked 23rd in ERP with 2 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central writes "Easy to deploy, extremely stable, and highly scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics SL writes "Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities". Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP Business One, SAP ERP and Epicor ERP, whereas Microsoft Dynamics SL is most compared with . See our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Microsoft Dynamics SL report.

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