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Executive Summary
Updated on Jan 9, 2023

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Central and SAP Business One based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

  • Ease of Deployment: Most users feel Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is easy and straightforward to deploy. SAP Business One users share mixed opinions regarding deployment.
  • Features: Users of both products are happy with their stability and scalability.

    Dynamics 365 users feel the solution is flexible, easy to use, and intuitive. Users would like to see a quality check module and feel the performance and virtual machine backup need improvements.

    SAP Business One users like the solution’s production planning and maintenance models and say it is user friendly and flexible. Several users mention they would like better reporting tools.
  • Pricing: Users of both solutions consider the pricing to be reasonable.
  • Service and Support: Users of both solutions report being satisfied with the level of the support they receive.
  • ROI: Dynamics 365 users do not mention an ROI. Users of SAP Business One report a positive ROI.

Comparison Results: The main difference between the two solutions is that users of Dynamics 365 say the performance is lacking and do not report an ROI like SAP Business One users do.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. SAP Business One Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Q&A Highlights
Question: Which ERP solution better suits a manufacturing company: SAP Business One or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Answer: Dynamics 365 Business Central is a robust all-in-one solution that can fit your company's needs very well. The standard functionality is strong and you can always add extensions if any additional feature is required.
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Pros
"Its most valuable feature is the user interface.""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.""This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion.""I am impressed with the tool's user authentication, compatibility , and policies.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is cloud accessibility.""The most valuable features of Business Central for me are its seamless integration with Power BI and the ability to create customized reports.""It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues.""The product is customizable so we can tune it according to our requirements."

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"It offers users a rather simple interface.""It's simple to use and very direct.""SAP Business One is very stable, and I would rate its performance as ten out of ten.""The most valuable features of SAP Business One are that it has plenty of features and an easy general ledger entry. Additionally, we have an internal team that supports the solution and they provide is good. The solution is easy for us to support.""I have been happy with the intern purchases, and finance, such as banking.""It's useful for users and it's simple to work with.""The solution has all the basic features that are required for us.""The most valuable features of SAP Business One are user-friendliness, ease of use, visibility, and flexibility. Customizing the solution is simple."

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Cons
"I would like to have more frequent updates.""There is a lot of improvement needed in the top model, such as better integration with logistics, quality management, and data modeling for all revenue types.""It would be nice, in Microsoft Teams, if we were able to type more information into the chat.""The reporting tool has room for improvement.""Customization and costs could be improved.""The performance and virtual machine backup is not good with this solution and need improvements.""There are some aspects of the solution that is complex.""There is some network issue."

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"We would like a mobile version of this for sales exhibits, etc. We would also like more personalization features to personalize it for our organization.""There are problems with Business One's collection management and reconciliation.""SAP Business One would be a great product if more customization is available.""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.""Lacks ability to integrate with other tools.""Business One doesn't have a proper master data management function.""SAP could improve the performance of the business alignment with other products.""The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation."

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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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  • "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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    Answers from the Community
    SANJAY KUMAR PATODIA
    Mohammed Shakir Ibrahim - PeerSpot reviewerMohammed Shakir Ibrahim
    Real User

    Both are not the right fit for Manufacturing company because these 2 solutions are built for small and medium size enterprises mainly for accounting purpose but not for operations.  They need modules like Production planning & Scheduling, Quality management, adv' inventory optimization, Shoop floor control, Supplier management, Adv' warehouse, Inbound and outbound logistics and so on. 
    Regards, Mohammed Shakir (shakir52268@gmail.com)

    Manish Chhatbar - PeerSpot reviewerManish Chhatbar
    MSP

    Hi Sanjay,

    My recommendation is to evaluate ERP software from a long-term perspective as it is a big investment. As I understand, your organization is growing and needs better control and reporting hence you are looking for business transformation and digitalization therefore ERP is the first step in business transformation. 
    As Inteliwaves (visit us at www.inteliwaves.com) are in the SAP consulting field a company based out of Mumbai, India we are dealing with the business requirement for ERP implementation day in and day out, and from our past experience we have observed that customers who have implemented small scale ERP software do not support business growth due to scalability issue and after few years they need to look for another solution for their growing business demand.
    I will recommend you to checkout for the SAP Public cloud option which is best in the current market scenario. Please lets us know if you need more details on SAP Public cloud solution or demo as we are an SAP partner.                                                                            Thanks & regards, Manish, manish.chhatbar@inteliwaves.com, 9930636260

    Dinesh Parashar - PeerSpot reviewerDinesh Parashar
    Reseller

     I think you should first look at Dynamics BC. We have provided consulting services to your company and knows in-and-out of your processes. Ranthosh knows me very well. You can reach out to me at 9811359356

    Atul Goyal - PeerSpot reviewerAtul Goyal (Educe Consulting)
    Vendor

    Look at e10x-ERP (educe10x.com). Built natively for the cloud, connects using a browser, and no need for hefty hardware installations, etc. e10x-ERP is focused on SMB manufacturing companies and has a suite of modules that will fit your requirements. The modules include attendance and payroll which most other ERPs do not offer as standard.


    Also, integrated with WhatsApp Business (for auto reports, auto messages to customers, suppliers, etc), email, trigger, and event-based reports, integrated with GST (ASP). 

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Business Central for me are its seamless integration with Power BI and the ability to create customized reports.
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing of Business Central as a six or seven out of ten in terms of costliness. We have yearly licensing costs, and the biggest additional expense is for external consultants.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in the ability to reverse or correct transactions more easily. Currently, if we make mistakes or need to undo something, it can be challenging and time-consuming… more »
    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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    Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
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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."

    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.

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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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    Manufacturing Company24%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. SAP Business One
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. SAP Business One and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is ranked 3rd in ERP with 62 reviews while SAP Business One is ranked 4th in ERP with 61 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is rated 8.2, while SAP Business One 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 SAP Business One writes "Helps with intercompany sales and purchase orders, and optimizes inventory management". Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite and Odoo, whereas SAP Business One is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Epicor ERP. See our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. SAP Business One report.

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