We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX 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."The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"We use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as CRM."
"The solution's integration between Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange Online is really helpful."
"The solution can scale."
"The selling feature is the most valuable."
"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."
"The solution makes everything organized for my organization or enterprise. It makes workflows more than clear."
"Has good integration with Power BI."
"Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature."
"AX is nearly a Tier One product, so implementations are long, but there's a lot of flexibility. Also, the ability to handle different issues found in larger organizations."
"I like that it's a complete ERP solution from production level to branch level."
"In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is how easy it is to use."
"We're using the solution for financial modules, specifically focusing on consolidation, financial configuration, management reporting for warehousing, sales. Most of the features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are good. The overall structure and functions are great. The solution is stable. The initial setup is straightforward."
"The tool's most valuable feature is reporting."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it fulfills our requirements. We haven't had any issues with performance."
"It could be more stable."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could be improved in terms of exporting income statements and balance sheets. Currently, there is a feature, but you can only have the last three years. I spent some time trying to improve the KPI portion that exports the data, that already calculates the sub forms or subtotals, but they weren't able to break that up into different dimensions. They've now managed to crowd the separate table and you can export that, but it's only for the last three years. So, they could improve this solution by getting the chart of accounts or the account schedules to be exported, where you can go further than just three years with it."
"The UI is not particularly user-friendly and the CRM could do with some enhancements."
"There is room for improvement in terms of compatibility."
"There is room for improvement in the ability to reverse or correct transactions more easily."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be replaced with Office 365 in the future."
"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."
"We need to customize more often than we would like."
"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 product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system."
"It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel."
"The product must be made accessible online."
"I sometimes put in wrong data that needs correction, but I cannot change it or approve it without withdrawing it. It will then take time for me to go back in and edit it."
"Microsoft needs more presence in our region to help with management and maintenance."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve system performance and security. The security is basic and needs a lot of improvement."
"There is room for improvement in the licensing model and associated costs of this solution."
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is ranked 3rd in ERP with 62 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 51 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6. 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 AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite and Odoo, whereas Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. See our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX report.
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